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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

B.C. councillor under fire for using made-up Indigenous word in renaming talks

B.C. councillor under fire for using made-up Indigenous word in renaming talks

Tla’amin says the word mocked, belittled the Nation’s language and ancestral place names
B.C. to move nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters

B.C. to move nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters

Premier David Eby pointed specifically to Zonnic, which have been available at convenience stores
RCMP search for 2 suspects in Prince George armed robbery

RCMP search for 2 suspects in Prince George armed robbery

A third suspect who was arrested shortly after already had 2 different lifetime firearm bans
B.C. man fined $6K after moose head, other dead wildlife found in freezer

B.C. man fined $6K after moose head, other dead wildlife found in freezer

Travais Galbraith pleaded guilty in January, also given 2-year hunting ban
B.C.’s top doctor concerned about substance use among children, youth

B.C.’s top doctor concerned about substance use among children, youth

Safer supply review notes there is some diversion, but hesitant to point blame
No criminal offence found in B.C. police’s undercover training event: Ministry

No criminal offence found in B.C. police’s undercover training event: Ministry

B.C.’s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has resumed it probe of May 2022 allegations
Cremated remains left at Vancouver airport; RCMP look for rightful custodian

Cremated remains left at Vancouver airport; RCMP look for rightful custodian

Richmond Mounties looking for rightful custodian of the remains
Prince George RCMP appealing for information in fatal 2009 stabbing

Prince George RCMP appealing for information in fatal 2009 stabbing

Vernon Baker went to a home where he told residents he’d been stabbed
16 regional districts now included in B.C.’s secondary suite program

16 regional districts now included in B.C.’s secondary suite program

Pilot program introduced in 2023 to add as many as 1,000 affordable rental units per year
Inquiry launched into police use of force: B.C. human rights commissioner

Inquiry launched into police use of force: B.C. human rights commissioner

This expands on the 2021 report that look at mental health calls, detainment in 5 police jurisdictions
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