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Lauren Collins

Lauren Collins

I joined Black Press Media at 19 years old with an internship and freelance work for the Surrey Leader and the Cloverdale Reporter, before making the move to the Parksville Qualicum Beach News on Vancouver Island. It was through that work that I became inspired by community journalism and the need for local news.
In 2018, I made the move back to the Surrey Now-Leader, covering crime, education, homelessness and data reporting before moving into my provincial reporting role in 2023.

Phone
778-726-4707
Email
lauren.collins@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Lauren

B.C. has 'very large faucet' that could help with California's drought: Trump

B.C. has 'very large faucet' that could help with California's drought: Trump

B.C. is facing its own ongoing drought
More of northeast B.C. burned in 2023, 2024 than previous 60 years combined

More of northeast B.C. burned in 2023, 2024 than previous 60 years combined

Low snow pack, an early spring and warm temperatures really set B.C. up for high drought codes
4,000 British Columbians matched with family doctors each week, Dix says

4,000 British Columbians matched with family doctors each week, Dix says

The Health Connect Registry launched in July 2023
B.C. promises rental homes for health-care workers near new Surrey hospital

B.C. promises rental homes for health-care workers near new Surrey hospital

Premier David Eby says it will be funded through B.C. Builds
Bella Coola search and rescue recognized for 2023 rescue with $10K, award

Bella Coola search and rescue recognized for 2023 rescue with $10K, award

Bella Coola Valley Search and Rescue honoured for going above and beyond
B.C. plans for free menopausal hormone therapy with up to $40M from feds

B.C. plans for free menopausal hormone therapy with up to $40M from feds

Agreement also includes funding for diabetes medication, contraception
Ongoing drought means higher wildfire danger for northern B.C. this fall

Ongoing drought means higher wildfire danger for northern B.C. this fall

There are still 214 wildfires burning throughout the province
No evidence that 2021 Lytton wildfire was intentionally set: RCMP

No evidence that 2021 Lytton wildfire was intentionally set: RCMP

RCMP say its criminal investigation could not determine the cause of the fire
Review raps RCMP's 'unreasonable' arrest of man at B.C. old growth protest

Review raps RCMP's 'unreasonable' arrest of man at B.C. old growth protest

RCMP officer who wore unauthorized 'Thin Blue Line' patch acted unreasonably, broke policy
60-year-old ship to be out of service for 6 months: BC Ferries

60-year-old ship to be out of service for 6 months: BC Ferries

The ferry lost its propeller and spilled 800 litres of oil
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