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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 teacher reprimanded for repeated offensive remarks to students

Burnaby teacher reprimanded for repeated offensive remarks to students

Burnaby high school teacher William Donald Harvey agreed to the reprimand and must take the class 'Creating a Positive Learning Environment.'
$32M upgrades to Burnaby's Brentwood SkyTrain station complete

$32M upgrades to Burnaby's Brentwood SkyTrain station complete

Work included adding fare gates and escalators, as well as expanding the mezzanine.
This renowned chef is bringing three-course culinary excellence to Burnaby restaurant pop-up

This renowned chef is bringing three-course culinary excellence to Burnaby restaurant pop-up

Chef Ned Bell is popping up at The Gray Olive Cafeteria.
This bus route (both detested and beloved) from Burnaby to UBC celebrates 50 years

This bus route (both detested and beloved) from Burnaby to UBC celebrates 50 years

Happy 50th birthday, No. 49!
Burnaby Hospital seeks 170 new staff as first phase of redevelopment nears completion

Burnaby Hospital seeks 170 new staff as first phase of redevelopment nears completion

The $2.4-billion hospital project, when complete, is expected to have 399 beds.
Three things to do this weekend in Burnaby: March 15-16

Three things to do this weekend in Burnaby: March 15-16

What's going on in Burnaby?
Burnaby approves BC Tel Boot redevelopment: 5 towers, 2,500 homes incl. 950+ rentals

Burnaby approves BC Tel Boot redevelopment: 5 towers, 2,500 homes incl. 950+ rentals

The project by Anthem Properties and Crestpoint Real Estate Investments includes condos, market rentals and non-market rentals.
Burnaby tenants move into 134 new below-market rental apartments

Burnaby tenants move into 134 new below-market rental apartments

The new six-storey development will be rented to households with low and moderate incomes, according to the City of Burnaby.
99% of Burnaby's spending in the last 5 years has been with Canadian vendors

99% of Burnaby's spending in the last 5 years has been with Canadian vendors

Burnaby is on a 'Buy Canadian' campaign.
Flea market comes to Burnaby next month

Flea market comes to Burnaby next month

This flea market in April is perfect to sell your pre-loved goods or come out to hunt for a deal.
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