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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

New art studio with ceramics space comes to this Burnaby community centre

New art studio with ceramics space comes to this Burnaby community centre

Try out ceramics or learn new visual arts techniques at the Christine Sinclair Community Centre beginning this fall.
Burnaby plans swimming classes for Grade 5 students

Burnaby plans swimming classes for Grade 5 students

The program would cost about $412,000 for all Grade 5 students to participate for one year, though some councillors suggested starting smaller.
Burnaby approves massive $267M community centre redevelopment with library, pools

Burnaby approves massive $267M community centre redevelopment with library, pools

Demolition on the old Cameron Recreation Complex will begin this September.
Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Some Richmond councillors voiced transparency concerns.
Burnaby stadium eyed as home for Major League Rugby team

Burnaby stadium eyed as home for Major League Rugby team

A former local rugby coach wants to bring Major League Rugby to Swangard Stadium.
This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

Staff are recommending a total contract of $267 million for the Cameron Community Centre and Library.
'The beauty of rocks and stones': Douglas Coupland public art piece unveiled in Burnaby

'The beauty of rocks and stones': Douglas Coupland public art piece unveiled in Burnaby

The new Douglas Coupland work is inspired by Japanese rock placement.
Flea market comes to Burnaby this July weekend – in a new location

Flea market comes to Burnaby this July weekend – in a new location

The July flea market will be held at the Sohen Gill Outdoor Sports Box.
Burnaby seeks contractor to pick up 900+ litres of dog poop per week

Burnaby seeks contractor to pick up 900+ litres of dog poop per week

Two local spots are tied for the title of poopiest park.
This artist has the first residency at Burnaby's Fleet mobile studio

This artist has the first residency at Burnaby's Fleet mobile studio

Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun will be the first artist to work in the Edmonds Park Fleet mobile studio.
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