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Lauren Collins

Lauren Collins

I joined Black Press Media at 19 years old, starting with an internship and freelance work with the Surrey Leader and the Cloverdale Reporter before making the move to the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. 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
604-999-6721
Email
lauren.collins@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Lauren

BC Ferries cancels sailings between Victoria, Tsawwassen due to severe winds

BC Ferries cancels sailings between Victoria, Tsawwassen due to severe winds

Environment Canada warns of wind gusts between 70 and 90 km/h
B.C. snowpack at lowest March 1 levels in 2 decades, 2nd lowest ever

B.C. snowpack at lowest March 1 levels in 2 decades, 2nd lowest ever

Head of River Forecast Centre says there could be a decrease in flood risk in some areas of B.C.
Federal RCMP seize 27 tonnes of contraband cigarettes in B.C.

Federal RCMP seize 27 tonnes of contraband cigarettes in B.C.

Police say the investigation has led to dismantling criminal networks
Driver hits vehicle, 2 people on side of highway north of Qualicum Beach

Driver hits vehicle, 2 people on side of highway north of Qualicum Beach

3-vehicle crash sends 3 people to hospital
Precipitation still at a deficit as B.C. nears 2024 wildfire season

Precipitation still at a deficit as B.C. nears 2024 wildfire season

90 ‘holdover’ wildfires from the 2023 season and still burning in the province
Petition calls for vomit bags in all taxis, ride-hailing after fatal B.C. crash

Petition calls for vomit bags in all taxis, ride-hailing after fatal B.C. crash

Transportation Ministry says it is looking into the suggestion
B.C. cop who drove in wrong lane during chase-turned-crash cleared of wrongdoing

B.C. cop who drove in wrong lane during chase-turned-crash cleared of wrongdoing

The driver of the suspect vehicle had several fractures and cuts to his ear, scalp
Fire that burned B.C. school to the ground was human caused: Police

Fire that burned B.C. school to the ground was human caused: Police

Hazel Trembath Elementary in Port Coquitlam was destroyed in a fire on Oct. 14, 2023
B.C. RCMP warn of bank card scam where fraudsters show up at your door

B.C. RCMP warn of bank card scam where fraudsters show up at your door

2 victims are out thousands of dollars each, Burnaby RCMP say
Nearly 200 people died of toxic drug overdoses in 1st month of 2024

Nearly 200 people died of toxic drug overdoses in 1st month of 2024

70% of those who died were between 30 and 59 years old
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