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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

Massive Burnaby street festival Hats Off Day – with a legendary theme – comes next month

Massive Burnaby street festival Hats Off Day – with a legendary theme – comes next month

Dress up as a dragon, fairy or your favourite medieval knight or princess for Hats Off Day’s 'Once Upon A Time' themed festival.
Evo Car Share expands Burnaby home zones to Lougheed, more of Brentwood

Evo Car Share expands Burnaby home zones to Lougheed, more of Brentwood

You can now find Evo cars in more places around the city.
Demovicted Burnaby renters to move into new apartments at old rents

Demovicted Burnaby renters to move into new apartments at old rents

Public officials and developers gathered May 13 to celebrate a new rental development that will welcome previously displaced Metrotown renters.
Burnaby joins Sue Big Oil campaign, would commit $1 for every resident

Burnaby joins Sue Big Oil campaign, would commit $1 for every resident

"I think it's very prudent; it makes sense," said a local Burnaby mom advocating for the campaign.
Major civic project funding on the line as Burnaby saw $175M shortfall in developer money last year

Major civic project funding on the line as Burnaby saw $175M shortfall in developer money last year

Burnaby expected to get $237M from developers last year to pay for its major redevelopment projects in years to come. It came $175M short.
These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

The city has contributed more than $172 million to non-market housing in the form of land, grants and site prep.
Burnaby councillors 'disappointed' with lack of car-free day options this summer

Burnaby councillors 'disappointed' with lack of car-free day options this summer

One councillor said he was 'stunned by the cost' estimated by staff for a car-free day event and said he intended to see smaller events.
Burnaby celebrates public works with free, family-friendly works yard grand opening this month

Burnaby celebrates public works with free, family-friendly works yard grand opening this month

Get ready to celebrate all things public works, including dump trucks, snow plows, welding and carpentry.
B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

Land near SkyTrain hubs is 'ideal' for increasing housing supply and a mix of housing types, says the B.C. government.
New, relocated Burnaby library now open – in a mall

New, relocated Burnaby library now open – in a mall

From fashion to fiction: the Temporary Cameron Library is now open at Lougheed mall.
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