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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

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
This huge, free Halloween bash is coming to Burnaby next week with fireworks

This huge, free Halloween bash is coming to Burnaby next week with fireworks

Central Spark returns to Burnaby Oct. 25.
This Burnaby community centre is getting a new roof

This Burnaby community centre is getting a new roof

Charles Rummel Centre will undergo construction for about two weeks to get a new roof.
It's salmon spawning season! Where to see salmon in Burnaby

It's salmon spawning season! Where to see salmon in Burnaby

Here's where you can see salmon return to local creeks and waterways.
Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs to build 74,000 homes by 2041, according to the city's new housing needs report.
Burnaby slashes 'sacrosanct' affordable rental requirements in new developments

Burnaby slashes 'sacrosanct' affordable rental requirements in new developments

With changing provincial legislation, city staff say they must reduce requirements for non-market housing to ensure development is 'financially viable' for developers.
Brown water in Burnaby? Here's what happened and what you should do

Brown water in Burnaby? Here's what happened and what you should do

A broken pipe has meant a 'significant increase in water velocity' in surrounding pipes has clouded water in North Burnaby.
'Wealth of experience': Burnaby appoints Miles Ritchie as new fire chief

'Wealth of experience': Burnaby appoints Miles Ritchie as new fire chief

The new fire chief has been with the Burnaby Fire Department since 1993.
Burnaby to allow child-care facilities in all residential areas, some light industrial

Burnaby to allow child-care facilities in all residential areas, some light industrial

The City of Burnaby says changes to its zoning bylaw will allow more child-care facilities to be built.
Tell Burnaby what you think of bike lanes in Edmonds

Tell Burnaby what you think of bike lanes in Edmonds

Take an online survey or attend an open house to share your thoughts on cycling in Edmonds.
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