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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.

Email
lvanderdeen@burnabynow.com

Recent Work by Lauren

Outstanding Citizen of the Year: 85-year-old Burnaby man refurbishes bikes, donates to kids

Outstanding Citizen of the Year: 85-year-old Burnaby man refurbishes bikes, donates to kids

Burnaby resident Dennis Baker is the city's outstanding citizen of the year.
5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend: April 1-2

5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend: April 1-2

What's going on in Burnaby this weekend? Here's five things to do.
Burnaby moves closer to garbage-powered heating, hot water

Burnaby moves closer to garbage-powered heating, hot water

Plans are heating up for a new way to heat homes in South Burnaby.
Burnaby begins mapping cycling routes for SFU-Vancouver bike path

Burnaby begins mapping cycling routes for SFU-Vancouver bike path

Burnaby wants to upgrade 8.9 kilometres of bike path along the Union-Frances Bikeway and Burnaby Mountain Parkway.
Burnaby condo on 'fire watch' after parkade floods due to water-main break

Burnaby condo on 'fire watch' after parkade floods due to water-main break

"Critical systems" are down and there's no timeline for reactivation yet. Residents affected are recommended to contact ICBC for vehicle damage or personal insurers if they can't occupy suites.
Pool problems: Burnaby staff shortages means 46% fewer swimming lesson spots

Pool problems: Burnaby staff shortages means 46% fewer swimming lesson spots

“We are still struggling to fill positions post-pandemic,” the city's parks manager said. The city will also create a $145K aquatics manager position to speed up the launch of a new registration software.
Only referendums on parkland in Burnaby? That’s what this city councillor wants

Only referendums on parkland in Burnaby? That’s what this city councillor wants

Coun. Sav Dhaliwal said the little used “AAP” voting process was “met with vigorous opposition and public cynicism.”
Korean fried chicken favourite coming to Burnaby’s Metrotown

Korean fried chicken favourite coming to Burnaby’s Metrotown

A second Burnaby location of this fried chicken chain is opening soon.
Marvel Avengers exhibit reopens after 'several bylaw infractions'

Marvel Avengers exhibit reopens after 'several bylaw infractions'

The Marvel Avengers STATION exhibition at a Burnaby mall reopens March 24.
These Burnaby developments are up for public hearing this March

These Burnaby developments are up for public hearing this March

Want to know what's being considered for development in Burnaby?
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