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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 mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Two new roads and a 'pedestrian spine' are in the planning process at the City of Lougheed.
Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

The project will include 346 condos, 13 townhomes and 69 rental apartments with commercial retail along Kingsway.
Burnaby to open 'exciting' new disc golf course with grand celebration

Burnaby to open 'exciting' new disc golf course with grand celebration

The City of Burnaby is introducing disc golf to Central Park.
Burnaby approves $146M tower community centre with rooftop park

Burnaby approves $146M tower community centre with rooftop park

Councillors approved the $146.3-million project with an added 'podium park' but not without debate.
$7.3M 'podium park' proposed for this $139M Burnaby community centre

$7.3M 'podium park' proposed for this $139M Burnaby community centre

The new community centre could render the nearby Willingdon Community Centre 'redundant,' according to staff.
'Just doesn’t seem right': Burnaby council axes international trip to Asia

'Just doesn’t seem right': Burnaby council axes international trip to Asia

Councillors debated whether the costs of a trip to Asia would be worth the benefits.
Free artist talk comes to Burnaby celebrating weaving, knotting, twisting fibers

Free artist talk comes to Burnaby celebrating weaving, knotting, twisting fibers

Artist Damla Tamer will speak at Burnaby Public Library this weekend.
New City of Burnaby gift cards offer access to fitness, art classes and more

New City of Burnaby gift cards offer access to fitness, art classes and more

The city has begun offering gift cards to access a range of registered activities, membership passes and drop-in activities.
'Drive slowly, use caution': This Burnaby overpass is now under construction

'Drive slowly, use caution': This Burnaby overpass is now under construction

The $200-million project is expected to complete in 2027.
Burnaby approves multimillion-dollar plan for water meters in homes, pay-for-use coming 2027

Burnaby approves multimillion-dollar plan for water meters in homes, pay-for-use coming 2027

Staff say universal water metering will lead to a 'significant reduction in overall water demand.'
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