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Stone beauty queen goes from tear gas to tiaras

  • A University of Victoria student, Lauren Pederson, won the Miss British Columbia title, aiming high after competing previously in Miss Canada.
  • Pederson is launching a nonprofit called the Inspire Initiative to support the mental health of disadvantaged youth, inspired by her volunteer work.
  • She plans to expand the Inspire Initiative internationally and compete in Miss Canada in August 2025, viewing pageantry as a chance for real-world impact.
  • The Miss BC competition involved interviews, fitness tests, and performances over two days, culminating in the crowning on April 13, 2025.
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Stone beauty queen goes from tear gas to tiaras

Natalie Mageza, from Staffordshire, wins the title after fleeing violence when she was younger.

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B.C. university student turns crown into a cause with Miss BC win

With an eye on Miss Canada, Pederson plans to launch a national nonprofit for struggling teens

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University of Victoria student turns crown into a cause with Miss BC win

With an eye on Miss Canada, Pederson plans to launch a national nonprofit for struggling teens

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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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