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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

Mayor says Burnaby's key priorities this federal election are housing, climate, transit

Mayor says Burnaby's key priorities this federal election are housing, climate, transit

Mayor Mike Hurley wants to see greater collaboration between the feds and cities.
Could Burnaby's Deer Lake be swimmable again? It'll take work — it's in 'rough shape'

Could Burnaby's Deer Lake be swimmable again? It'll take work — it's in 'rough shape'

Researchers say getting Deer Lake swimmable again will take 'a lot of time and a lot of effort.'
Here's what you need to know about sewer separation in Burnaby

Here's what you need to know about sewer separation in Burnaby

Burnaby has 36 kilometres of combined sewer remaining.
Burnaby wants resident feedback on draft budget, 5.8% tax increase

Burnaby wants resident feedback on draft budget, 5.8% tax increase

Tell city council what you think of this year's proposed budget.
Planned Burnaby tenant bylaw aims to enhance protection but still excludes many renters

Planned Burnaby tenant bylaw aims to enhance protection but still excludes many renters

Changes to provincial legislation mean the city can use more enforcement tools around protections for tenants facing demoviction.
'It's a shame': Burnaby council sidesteps discussion on total politician pay

'It's a shame': Burnaby council sidesteps discussion on total politician pay

Councillors refused to second a motion by Coun. Richard Lee on creating a document detailing how much politicians are paid across government bodies.
Burnaby agrees to Japan trip despite concerns over 'exorbitant' costs

Burnaby agrees to Japan trip despite concerns over 'exorbitant' costs

Councillors and city officials will head to Japan to celebrate the anniversary of a sister city relationship, despite some qualms.
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.
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