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Olivier Laurin

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Covers:  Everything from science, politics, culture, immigration, homelessness, addiction, mental health, social injustices, food, arts, and much more.
Doesn't Cover: Let's say I just don't have a strong penchant for sports and fashion.
Bilingual multimedia journalist from Montréal, Québec. @BlackPressMedia reporter at the @CVRecord.

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Olivier Laurin’s Biography

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Olivier Laurin is a bilingual multimedia journalist from Montréal, Québec. He possesses a deep curiosity and a passion for exploring the connections between people and their communities.

Olivier’s interests lie in reporting and shedding light on social injustices, animal welfare, captivating individuals, and pretty much everything in between.

Outside of journalism, Olivier is an avid traveller, music enthusiast, enduring movie-goer, and insatiable food gobbler. He can often be found wandering…

Olivier Laurin’s Journalist Portfolio

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'Comox Valley is facing a severe water crisis': BC Greens Valley candidate

'Comox Valley is facing a severe water crisis': BC Greens Valley candidate

Comox-Courtenay candidate Arzeena Hamir highlights effects of drought on local agriculture

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Valley diver delves into the depths of the ocean

Valley diver delves into the depths of the ocean

The giant Pacific octopus is the largest of the 300 species of octopuses

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Couple launches new mobile coffee shop in Courtenay

Couple launches new mobile coffee shop in Courtenay

Rise & Grind Coffee sells coffees on weekends at the Courtenay's Off the Rails Farm and Market

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Comox's Beaufort Avenue Pub invites everyone to June celebrations

Comox's Beaufort Avenue Pub invites everyone to June celebrations

All profits 'go back into either veterans or the local community'

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Addiction to artistry: Island rapper shares journey to sobriety

Addiction to artistry: Island rapper shares journey to sobriety

Scott Monk, 32, draws on his two-decade-long fight with addiction to create music and inspire change

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2 Valley men to compete at inaugural professional B.C. strongman show

2 Valley men to compete at inaugural professional B.C. strongman show

'B.C.'s strongest man', Sean B. Hayes, alongside Kalem Nygren, will be heading to Duncan on July 1

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Articles

Inside Victoria's century-old legislative library preserving B.C.'s history - West K News

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By Olivier Laurin Verified
| West Kelowna News
Tucked away from public view, beyond the limits of the B.C. legislature’s guided tours, lies one of the province’s best-kept hidden gems. Making your way through the maze-like halls of the government building, you can eventually find the legislative library.
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Inside Victoria's century-old legislative library preserving B.C.'s history - The Similkameen Spotlight

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By Olivier Laurin Verified
| The Similkameen Spotlight Verified
Tucked away from public view, beyond the limits of the B.C. legislature’s guided tours, lies one of the province’s best-kept hidden gems. Making your way through the maze-like halls of the government building, you can eventually find the legislative library.
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Inside Victoria's century-old legislative library preserving B.C.'s history - Summerland Review

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By Olivier Laurin Verified
| Summerland Review Verified
Tucked away from public view, beyond the limits of the B.C. legislature’s guided tours, lies one of the province’s best-kept hidden gems. Making your way through the maze-like halls of the government building, you can eventually find the legislative library.
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Awards

BCYCNA Ma Murray

2024 - Outdoor Recreation Writing Award & Breaking News Video Award

Two-time silver award recipient 2024. Ceremony awards recognizing excellence in local journalism across British Columbia and Yukon.

John H. Macdonald Award

2022 - Oe-ed

Winner of the 2022 national NASH84 Opinion Piece for Excellence in Student Journalism.

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