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Olivier Laurin

Olivier Laurin

I'm a bilingual multimedia journalist from Montr茅al, Qu茅bec.

My curiosity drives me to explore the intricate relationships between people and their communities. I'm particularly drawn to stories that expose social injustices, advocate for animal welfare, and highlight captivating individuals.

Beyond journalism, I'm a passionate traveller, music aficionado, devoted movie enthusiast and food lover. You might spot me wandering through nearby forests, as I'm currently training for an ultramarathon that my friends convinced me to tackle.

Email
olivier.laurin@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Olivier

It鈥檚 always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.鈥檚 capital is brighter

It鈥檚 always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.鈥檚 capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver
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Rents dropping across Canada as B.C. capital bucks the trend

Rents dropping across Canada as B.C. capital bucks the trend

National rents hit 17-month low with 3.2% drop, but B.C.鈥檚 capital sees increases across the board
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B.C. stargazers set to view once-in-a-century planetary alignment

B.C. stargazers set to view once-in-a-century planetary alignment

Starting Jan. 21, look southwest to spot the six planets visible after sunset
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Mysterious flash across southern B.C. identified as bolide meteor

Mysterious flash across southern B.C. identified as bolide meteor

Astronomer David Balam sheds light on the phenomenon which outshone the moon
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Genetic testing helps B.C. hereditary cancer survivor break the cycle

Genetic testing helps B.C. hereditary cancer survivor break the cycle

Natasha Benn shares family's fight with rare cancer, while geneticists discuss breakthroughs in cancer research
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VIDEO: Stolen pickup truck sparks police chase in downtown Victoria

VIDEO: Stolen pickup truck sparks police chase in downtown Victoria

VicPD recovered the three-wheeled stolen vehicle after its escape, investigation ongoing
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B.C. sees rent prices decline, but affordability remains challenging

B.C. sees rent prices decline, but affordability remains challenging

Victoria remains in Canada's top 10 priciest cities, but 1-bedroom prices dropped 1.3% over last year
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B.C. minister Grace Lore diagnosed with cancer

B.C. minister Grace Lore diagnosed with cancer

鈥業 am temporarily stepping away from my role鈥� to look after my health鈥�: Lore
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Vancouver Island salmon return 'one of the best in 20 years'

Vancouver Island salmon return 'one of the best in 20 years'

Climate change could undermine this year's good return and impact future salmon generations, expert says
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Opening Pandora's box: a day in the epicentre of Victoria's homelessness crisis

Opening Pandora's box: a day in the epicentre of Victoria's homelessness crisis

Reporter follows outreach team to explore the reality of Pandora's 900 block
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