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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

Video: Travel back to school life in 1980 Burnaby through this vintage 'time capsule'

Video: Travel back to school life in 1980 Burnaby through this vintage 'time capsule'

It’s known as "Celine Dion High" in one universe. Step into history through this unearthed vintage video of a day in the life of a high school student in Burnaby in 1980.
Tons of spooky events coming to Burnaby, aiming to be Canada's top Halloween destination

Tons of spooky events coming to Burnaby, aiming to be Canada's top Halloween destination

Burnaby has announced a huge, new Halloween event with a "spectacular" fireworks show: Central Spark.
Burnaby's new online registration system works like a charm, city says

Burnaby's new online registration system works like a charm, city says

The new platform has processed nearly 20,000 registrations this fall. Within the first minute of activities being open, there were 1,300 swim registrations.
These are the Burnaby developments up for public hearing this month

These are the Burnaby developments up for public hearing this month

A 33-storey tower with a replacement rental building is up for public hearing in Burnaby.
Burnaby is developing massive civic projects amid soaring construction costs

Burnaby is developing massive civic projects amid soaring construction costs

The City of Burnaby must navigate high construction costs while planning multimillion-dollar rec centre redevelopments — which some councillors suggested may have been designed 'for aesthetic reasons' rather than for function.
Burnaby council to consider plan for less parking near transit

Burnaby council to consider plan for less parking near transit

Burnaby aims to have two-thirds of all trips taken by public transit and active transportation by 2050.
What's filming in Burnaby this month?

What's filming in Burnaby this month?

What's in production in Burnaby now? Multiple locally set police procedurals this season and more TV movies.
These were the most and least expensive Burnaby homes sold last month

These were the most and least expensive Burnaby homes sold last month

The most and least expensive homes sold last month ranged from a $4.31 million home in Buckingham Heights to a $412,500 apartment in Capitol Hill.
Photos: Celebrate Oktoberfest in Burnaby this weekend at a local brewery

Photos: Celebrate Oktoberfest in Burnaby this weekend at a local brewery

Wear your best lederhosen or dirndl and enjoy the weekend at a beer festival in Burnaby.
'A significant step forward': Laneway housing legalized in Burnaby

'A significant step forward': Laneway housing legalized in Burnaby

The City of Burnaby will begin accepting applications for laneway homes Sept. 18.
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