Lauren Collins
I joined Efteen 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.
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- 778-726-4707
- lauren.collins@blackpress.ca
Recent Work by Lauren
Court certifies B.C.'s lawsuit against firm alleged to have promoted opioid use
This decision follows court certifying a different lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
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Still awaiting Alberta byelection, Poilievre could face leadership review
Conservative Leader hopes to return to Ottawa via a potential byelection in Alberta
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'Moot': Court quashes appeal for judicial review of B.C. COVID-19 orders
3 judges say the appeal would be moot as orders no longer in effect
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Wildland firefighters set to return to B.C. as fire activity ramps up
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said the majority of B.C. wildfire resources that have been sent elsewhere in Canada are expected back next week as the province's wildfire activity ramps up.
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Fitness hearing ordered for accused in Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival deaths
Accused had been sent for a psychiatric assessment following his May 2 court appearance
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Child, 4, dead and 2 women in hospital after Horseshoe Bay bus crash
Police asking people to avoid the area, investigation underway
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Canada Post presents 'best and final' offers to its union
Canadian Union of Postal Workers remains in a national overtime ban as negotiations continue
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Canada 'faces another critical moment', King Charles says during throne speech
The speech from the throne is part of the royals 2-day visit to Ottawa
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Union of B.C. Municipalities, First Nations call for Bill 15 to be withdrawn
Province says Infrastructure Projects Act is meant to speed up projects
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Trump to attend G7 Summit in Alberta in June
The 51st summit is scheduled for June 15-17 in Kananaskis
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