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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

Watchdog calls for B.C. to develop, implement regulatory body for social workers

Watchdog calls for B.C. to develop, implement regulatory body for social workers

79% of public, 70% of social workers think a registered regulatory body would be good to have
New homes in areas prone to flooding and wildfires could cost B.C. billions

New homes in areas prone to flooding and wildfires could cost B.C. billions

Just 3% of new builds could contribute to 80% of the losses across the country
Information commissioner orders DFO to release B.C. salmon farm sea-lice report

Information commissioner orders DFO to release B.C. salmon farm sea-lice report

Data concluded no significant link between parasitic lice in B.C. salmon farms, infestations in wild fish
Court certifies B.C.'s class-action lawsuit against the opioid industry

Court certifies B.C.'s class-action lawsuit against the opioid industry

B.C. can now proceed in attempt to recover the costs of treating opioid-related diseases
Province lists B.C. Hells Angels' clubhouse for commercial sale

Province lists B.C. Hells Angels' clubhouse for commercial sale

3 clubhouses in Vancouver, Nanaimo and Kelowna were forfeited to the B.C. government in 2023
B.C. doctors launch campaign to highlight inequities in rural healthcare

B.C. doctors launch campaign to highlight inequities in rural healthcare

Fair Care Everywhere calls for increased staffing, better transportation, fair pay for physicians
B.C. promises up to 100 forestry-related jobs with $5M-boost for 12 projects

B.C. promises up to 100 forestry-related jobs with $5M-boost for 12 projects

7 forest-sector capital, 5 planning projects located throughout British Columbia
Only 1 property outside of Vancouver cracks the 10 most expensive in B.C.

Only 1 property outside of Vancouver cracks the 10 most expensive in B.C.

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's house is in the top spot once again
Trudeau announces new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Trudeau announces new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia will take over the role from Janet Austin
B.C. to continue 'special measures' for December income assistance cheques

B.C. to continue 'special measures' for December income assistance cheques

The ministry says the usual amount of cheques were delivered in November, despite postal strike
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