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Mina Kerr-Lazenby, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Mina Kerr-Lazenby, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Mina Kerr-Lazenby is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for the North Shore News who covers Indigenous matters and civic affairs.

In her role, Mina writes and researches stories that recognize the history, culture and traditions of First Nations communities, especially those of the local Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations.

Mina is originally from the U.K. but moved to Canada from New Zealand in 2022, where she lived and worked for five years as both a senior writer for Denizen magazine and a breaking news reporter and features writer for Stuff NZ.

Her writing spans the worrisome, the weird and the wonderful, with past features touching on everything from crime and climate change to rising music artists and Red Bull Flugtag competitions.

As a big believer in “a person can be two things at once,” Mina is just as invested in the hard news as she is the arts, pop culture, and the odd stuff, and so welcomes tips and questions on the whole gamut.

Email
MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Mina

Truth and Reconciliation: The vital role Indigenous art plays

Truth and Reconciliation: The vital role Indigenous art plays

Indigenous art is storytelling, and becoming familiar with Indigenous stories is vital for reconciliation to take place, these artists say
RBC GranFondo 2023: Road closures and detours to be aware of

RBC GranFondo 2023: Road closures and detours to be aware of

The annual cycling event takes place between Stanley Park and Whistler September 9
North Van designer selected as finalist in large scale, international fashion comp

North Van designer selected as finalist in large scale, international fashion comp

Grandy C will compete in the colossal World of WearableArt fashion show in New Zealand this September
Two North Vancouver attractions ranked among world's most overpriced tourist traps

Two North Vancouver attractions ranked among world's most overpriced tourist traps

The Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain have been called out for their expensive entry fees
Newcomer to Vancouver: Toilets, the biggest culture shock of them all

Newcomer to Vancouver: Toilets, the biggest culture shock of them all

In this regular column, North Shore News reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby shares the ups and downs of moving to Metro Vancouver, and all it entails.
Cypress Mountain's new patio design garners national award

Cypress Mountain's new patio design garners national award

North Van landscape architect Michael Koch wins his first national award with the four-level patio design
North Van's Riverside Drive to receive new affordable housing development

North Van's Riverside Drive to receive new affordable housing development

The site has been selected as part of Metro Vancouver’s regionwide 10-year affordable housing plan
Lingerie designer Christine Morton celebrates 50 years in fine fashion

Lingerie designer Christine Morton celebrates 50 years in fine fashion

The West Vancouver designer’s silk pieces have adorned some of the world’s most famous women, including Elizabeth Taylor, Chrissy Teigen, Cher and Oprah
Jim Pattison's former waterfront home to be relocated and repurposed as counselling centre

Jim Pattison's former waterfront home to be relocated and repurposed as counselling centre

The historical, yellow-shingled Ambleside home sold for $1.75
Video: Squamish Nation schoolhouse sails to new North Shore home

Video: Squamish Nation schoolhouse sails to new North Shore home

The 111-year old “Little Yellow Schoolhouse” left Kitsilano via barge Tuesday evening
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