Lauren Collins

“Sweetgrass Porcelain” is a hand embroidery and linen on natural linen by ‘EMW’. The artwork is featured in the “By Us, For Us” report on sex workers in the Lower Mainland that was released April 12 2023. (Submitted photo)

New report featuring survey of 200+ B.C. sex workers calls for decriminalization, support

There may be ‘de facto’ decriminalization in Vancouver, but report calls for more

“Sweetgrass Porcelain” is a hand embroidery and linen on natural linen by ‘EMW’. The artwork is featured in the “By Us, For Us” report on sex workers in the Lower Mainland that was released April 12 2023. (Submitted photo)
Flames attack the hillside in Bonney Lake. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo)

‘Expecting the unexpected’: Experts say it’s hard to determine how 2023 weather will compare to other years

Meteorologist, river forecast centre say week-to-week weather gives better insights

Flames attack the hillside in Bonney Lake. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo)
FILE - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating a train derailment at the Canadian Pacific Railway Coquitlam Yard April 12, 2023. CP locomotives are shown at the company’s Coquitlam Yard east of Vancouver, B.C., on May 23, 2012. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

No one injured after 5 cars derail at Coquitlam CP Rail yard: Transportation Safety Board

One of the derailed train cars contained hydrochloric acid

FILE - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating a train derailment at the Canadian Pacific Railway Coquitlam Yard April 12, 2023. CP locomotives are shown at the company’s Coquitlam Yard east of Vancouver, B.C., on May 23, 2012. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Burnaby RCMP is warning of a phone scam where someone posed as a victim services employee. (File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

RCMP warn of phone scammer posing as victim services employee

Man, called by someone pretending to be with Burnaby RCMP Victim Services, has previously lost money to grandparent scam

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Burnaby RCMP is warning of a phone scam where someone posed as a victim services employee. (File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
A University of British Columbia expert says the image of “white, affluent men” isn’t an accurate portrayal of gay dads across North America – and it can have real-world implications. (Image: UBC)

‘White, affluent men’ isn’t accurate portrayal of gay dads in North America: UBC expert

Professor suggests gender-neutral parental leave policies, expanding IVF coverage to social infertility

A University of British Columbia expert says the image of “white, affluent men” isn’t an accurate portrayal of gay dads across North America – and it can have real-world implications. (Image: UBC)
Electron micrograph image of E.coli. (File Photo)

SFU researchers looking to fight drug-resistant superbugs

WHO has named antibiotic, antimicrobial resistance as one of the top 10 global health threats

Electron micrograph image of E.coli. (File Photo)
A new research report is reiterating a call for B.C. to fully fund and implement mental-health screening, assessment and treatment for children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions. (Photo by Ben Wicks on Unsplash)

Report calls on B.C. to fully fund mental health screening for neurodivergent children

Mental health challenges are much high for children with neurodevelopmental conditions: report

A new research report is reiterating a call for B.C. to fully fund and implement mental-health screening, assessment and treatment for children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions. (Photo by Ben Wicks on Unsplash)
The 2023 logo design for the fifth-annual Green Shirt Day was designed by by Brandy Hehn, a two-time organ transplant recipient. Th shirt features 29 gold stars, one for each of the 16 people killed and for the 13 who were injured. (Image: Green Shirt Day)

Green Shirt Day hopes to inspire 100,000 Canadians to register as organ donors

Campaign started by the Boulet family whose son was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

The 2023 logo design for the fifth-annual Green Shirt Day was designed by by Brandy Hehn, a two-time organ transplant recipient. Th shirt features 29 gold stars, one for each of the 16 people killed and for the 13 who were injured. (Image: Green Shirt Day)
Ra, of Vancouver, was one of the MCs for the 2022 Surrey Pride Festival at Central City Plaza on June 25, 2022. (File photo: Lauren Collins)

‘Seeing it bleed across the border’: B.C. MLA looks to protect drag performers from violence

Spencer Chandra Herbert brought forward motion following several incidents across the province

Ra, of Vancouver, was one of the MCs for the 2022 Surrey Pride Festival at Central City Plaza on June 25, 2022. (File photo: Lauren Collins)
The B.C. government is investing $214 million over three years for school districts in the province to create or expand food programs for students. (Annie Barker/The Herald)

$214M coming to B.C. school districts to create, expand food programs

The funding will be over 3 years and will be available to all 60 school districts

The B.C. government is investing $214 million over three years for school districts in the province to create or expand food programs for students. (Annie Barker/The Herald)
Police say a “heroic” neighbour helped to free a child from a moving garage door in New Westminster on Sunday (April 2, 2023). (Black Press Media files)

‘Heroic’ neighbour helps free child stuck in garage door in New Westminster

Police say the child was ‘entangled in the garage door’

Police say a “heroic” neighbour helped to free a child from a moving garage door in New Westminster on Sunday (April 2, 2023). (Black Press Media files)
Surrey RCMP headquarters. March 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

B.C. Mountie re-hired in appeal after sending sexual texts to domestic violence survivor

Adjudicator said the constable was to be reappointed, with retroactive pay

Surrey RCMP headquarters. March 2021. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim in Tuesday’s shooting in Guildford as 30-year-old David Chavez-Jara. (Photo: IHIT handout)

IHIT identifies Surrey man, who was ‘well known to police,’ as victim in daytime shooting

David Chavez-Jara, who was recently convicted on drug-related charges, was a passenger in a taxi when he was shot and killed

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim in Tuesday’s shooting in Guildford as 30-year-old David Chavez-Jara. (Photo: IHIT handout)
Tatyanna Harrison was reported missing on May 3, 2022. Vancouver Police is now confirming that Harrison was found dead in Richmond on May 2. (RCMP photo)

Body found near Richmond marina is missing 20-year-old Indigenous woman: VPD

Police say Tatyanna Harrison’s body was found May 2, the day before she was reported missing

Tatyanna Harrison was reported missing on May 3, 2022. Vancouver Police is now confirming that Harrison was found dead in Richmond on May 2. (RCMP photo)
Surrey RCMP, pictured in June. 2022. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Triple shooting in Surrey leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

Surrey RCMP say two other victims were taken to hospital

Surrey RCMP, pictured in June. 2022. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Ripudaman Singh Malik (centre) leaves B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C. with his supporters after he was found not guilty in the bombing of an Air India flight 182 in 1985, Wednesday March 16, 2005. Sources say Malik was killed shooting in Surrey, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Richard Lam

Suspect vehicle waited at office building before Ripudaman Singh Malik was shot, killed: IHIT

Investigators looking for witnesses and footage of Honda CRV that was later found burning

Ripudaman Singh Malik (centre) leaves B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C. with his supporters after he was found not guilty in the bombing of an Air India flight 182 in 1985, Wednesday March 16, 2005. Sources say Malik was killed shooting in Surrey, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Richard Lam
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating a fatal shooting at a Surrey hotel Monday (July 4) after Surrey RCMP were called for reports of shots fired. (Photo: Curtis Kreklau)

Homicide team investigating fatal shooting at Surrey hotel

Surrey RCMP say suspect vehicle seen ‘fleeing from the area’; burnt-out vehicle found shortly after

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating a fatal shooting at a Surrey hotel Monday (July 4) after Surrey RCMP were called for reports of shots fired. (Photo: Curtis Kreklau)
Surrey RCMP say a teen was injured and two were arrested following a stabbing at a high school Monday (July 4). (Photo: Curtis Kreklau)

2 teens arrested after 16-year-old seriously injured in stabbing at B.C. high school

Surrey RCMP responded to the stabbing at Panorama Ridge Secondary School on Monday

Surrey RCMP say a teen was injured and two were arrested following a stabbing at a high school Monday (July 4). (Photo: Curtis Kreklau)
Surrey RCMP, pictured in June, 2022. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Child falls out of Surrey townhouse window, sparking reminder from police

Surrey RCMP reminding people to make sure children aren’t left unattended by open windows

Surrey RCMP, pictured in June, 2022. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Surrey RCMP Cpl. Peter Leckie. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)

B.C. Mountie facing charges in alleged attempt to use position to pick up women

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Peter Leckie facing nine charges relating to breach of trust and fraud

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Peter Leckie. (Photo: Surrey RCMP)