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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.

Email
lvanderdeen@burnabynow.com

Recent Work by Lauren

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment gets $4M matching donation from the Beedies

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment gets $4M matching donation from the Beedies

Local developer family wants to inspire the community to give to the 'life-changing project.'
This useless pedestrian bridge in Burnaby's Metrotown could finally meet its demise

This useless pedestrian bridge in Burnaby's Metrotown could finally meet its demise

The Metrotown pedestrian overpass project is back on the menu at Burnaby City Hall.
'Definitely rare': 8.8 acres of Big Bend farmland in Burnaby sells for $5M

'Definitely rare': 8.8 acres of Big Bend farmland in Burnaby sells for $5M

A local buyer plans to farm the land, according to the listing agent.
Parking fines cause 'financial hardship' for health-care workers in Burnaby

Parking fines cause 'financial hardship' for health-care workers in Burnaby

Community health-care workers are petitioning Burnaby council for parking passes to avoid getting ticketed when they're on work calls.
Longtime Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Paul Holden to retire

Longtime Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Paul Holden to retire

Burnaby Board of Trade will look for a new leader as its president of more than a decade steps down.
TransLink unveils 360° virtual tour of Burnaby Mountain gondola: public feedback wanted

TransLink unveils 360° virtual tour of Burnaby Mountain gondola: public feedback wanted

A new flyover video shows a proposed rendering of the gondola route and cabin.
Burnaby mayor slams new provincial housing legislation

Burnaby mayor slams new provincial housing legislation

B.C. plans to end single-family zoned neighbourhoods. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley says it’s too much too soon.
Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

The Concord Metrotown development includes mixed-tenure buildings with strata condos, market rental and non-market rental homes, as well as an office/hospitality tower.
'Major concerns': Birth of Burnaby Housing Authority sparks debate on potential for billion-dollar loans

'Major concerns': Birth of Burnaby Housing Authority sparks debate on potential for billion-dollar loans

Councillors approve next steps to create a municipal housing corporation to develop affordable rental housing, but some have concerns about bureaucratic bloat and financial risk.
Burnaby is developing massive civic projects amid soaring construction costs

Burnaby is developing massive civic projects amid soaring construction costs

The City of Burnaby must navigate high construction costs while planning multimillion-dollar rec centre redevelopments — which some councillors suggested may have been designed 'for aesthetic reasons' rather than for function.
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