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Lauren Vanderdeen

Lauren Vanderdeen

Lauren Vanderdeen is a reporter for the Burnaby Now, covering city hall and general news. A graduate of Langara College's journalism program, she loves reporting community stories — particularly involving transportation and arts.

Before journalism, Lauren studied Latin and ancient Greek in Halifax, N.S., and later spent time working in Port Moody arts organizations.

An avid TransLink rider, she's easily spotted on the Millennium Line, and can be found walking all over Metro Vancouver. Send her an email anytime.

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Recent Work by Lauren

'Inevitable decimation': Burnaby residents petition against B.C.'s transit-oriented housing rules

'Inevitable decimation': Burnaby residents petition against B.C.'s transit-oriented housing rules

'Save Brentwood Park' petition seeks municipal support for exemptions from transit-oriented development rules.
Explore 'the most comfortable trail in Metro Vancouver' now finished in Burnaby

Explore 'the most comfortable trail in Metro Vancouver' now finished in Burnaby

Burnaby has finished work on a 3.5-kilometre rubberized track in Central Park.
'Lack of resources' means reining in expectations for car-free days in Burnaby, staff say

'Lack of resources' means reining in expectations for car-free days in Burnaby, staff say

A vision for car-free summer events could be hampered by a lack of staff resources.
Burnaby greenlights year-round public drinking in parks citywide

Burnaby greenlights year-round public drinking in parks citywide

A new Burnaby bylaw will allow alcohol consumption in designated park areas, though some councillors had concerns.
Burnaby kids release 10K young chum salmon at Guichon Creek

Burnaby kids release 10K young chum salmon at Guichon Creek

Renowned environmentalist Mark Angelo said the salmon release is a wonderful, hands-on way to engage children, the 'environmental stewards of the future.'
Family-friendly Japanese festival in Burnaby this weekend celebrates cherry blossoms

Family-friendly Japanese festival in Burnaby this weekend celebrates cherry blossoms

Watch a kimono dressing demonstration or learn techniques for wrapping and folding with furoshiki, traditional Japanese wrapping cloths at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre this weekend.
New park, 5 towers, 2,000+ homes coming to Burnaby's Brentwood

New park, 5 towers, 2,000+ homes coming to Burnaby's Brentwood

Concord Brentwood's third phase has been approved with 2,004 new homes.
Burnaby, New West photographer wins triple gold at Ma Murray community newspaper award show

Burnaby, New West photographer wins triple gold at Ma Murray community newspaper award show

Burnaby NOW and New Westminster Record photojournalist Jennifer Gauthier won three first-place Ma Murray awards April 20.
Burnaby drafts 2 versions of the future: denser town centres or more urban villages?

Burnaby drafts 2 versions of the future: denser town centres or more urban villages?

Burnaby's vision for 2050: The city want public input on Official Community Plan.
Province, feds fund homes for 14 seniors at risk of homelessness in Burnaby

Province, feds fund homes for 14 seniors at risk of homelessness in Burnaby

A partnership between the federal government, provincial government and Progressive Housing Society will develop a new combined supportive- and assisted-living facility in Burnaby.
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