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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

Burnaby approves 292 rental homes in union-developed buildings

Burnaby approves 292 rental homes in union-developed buildings

BCGEU's two-tower project has been given the final approval from city council and the union is 'hopeful' the building will be complete in 2027.
Burnaby to celebrate grand opening of new rec centre, arena next month

Burnaby to celebrate grand opening of new rec centre, arena next month

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre will have a grand opening ceremony May 11.
BC Cancer Centre in Burnaby gets new name from $5M McCarthy donation

BC Cancer Centre in Burnaby gets new name from $5M McCarthy donation

The McCarthy family has donated $5 million to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Burnaby approves major contract for garbage-powered heat, hot water utility

Burnaby approves major contract for garbage-powered heat, hot water utility

Burnaby's District Energy Utility is inching towards construction.
Potential park or resale: Burnaby eyes options for scrapped film studio land

Potential park or resale: Burnaby eyes options for scrapped film studio land

Larco Investments forfeits $20 million in failed Burnaby land deal.
Flea market comes to Burnaby this April weekend

Flea market comes to Burnaby this April weekend

It’s time to hunt for treasures at the Confederation Seniors’ Centre flea market.
Alternate bus rapid transit route would be 'tragic loss' for Burnaby Heights: advocate

Alternate bus rapid transit route would be 'tragic loss' for Burnaby Heights: advocate

Two routes for a bus rapid transit project in Burnaby have sparked back-and-forth between business and transit advocates.
12K homes, 15 towers planned to kick off massive Metrotown mall redevelopment

12K homes, 15 towers planned to kick off massive Metrotown mall redevelopment

The new Metropolis at Metrotown master plan proposes new parks and parklets, mobility hubs, new streets and more.
Film studio development in Burnaby falls through, mayor now wants to 'protect' land

Film studio development in Burnaby falls through, mayor now wants to 'protect' land

The plan for a new film production studio in Big Bend by Larco Investments (Bridge Studios) is not going ahead, according to the Burnaby mayor.
How will Burnaby pay for infrastructure required by B.C.'s new housing plan?

How will Burnaby pay for infrastructure required by B.C.'s new housing plan?

Burnaby has approved new charges on development to pay for pipes, parks and public squares needed as a result of provincial housing changes.
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