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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 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.
Burnaby council says no to Metrotown city hall after public backlash

Burnaby council says no to Metrotown city hall after public backlash

Burnaby City Hall will remain at Deer Lake, though a new facility still needs to be built.
Proposed Burnaby City Hall move to Metrotown sparks public backlash

Proposed Burnaby City Hall move to Metrotown sparks public backlash

A ballpark cost of $852 million has raised eyebrows.
Burnaby not interested in turning Swangard Stadium into a regional sports hub

Burnaby not interested in turning Swangard Stadium into a regional sports hub

Most city councillors think the 54-year-old Burnaby stadium should remain community-focused, but one suggested redevelopment could be a better investment with a growing population.
New e-bike share comes to SFU's Burnaby campus with Evo app

New e-bike share comes to SFU's Burnaby campus with Evo app

Burnaby post-secondary students, are you ready to do the electric ride around SFU?
Photos: In Burnaby, B.C. pledges $15M to food banks under 'significant strain'

Photos: In Burnaby, B.C. pledges $15M to food banks under 'significant strain'

There's more demand from a variety of marginalized populations as well as people in two-household incomes, according to the executive director of Food Banks BC.
This Burnaby developer doesn’t want to build more parking. Here's why

This Burnaby developer doesn’t want to build more parking. Here's why

"The single-occupancy vehicle is going the way of the dodo bird," says a developer of a forthcoming tower project on North Road in Burnaby.
Burnaby boaters face looming price hike for Port Moody boat launch

Burnaby boaters face looming price hike for Port Moody boat launch

Port Moody expects to hike Rocky Point Park boat launch fees next year due to increased costs and maintenance, which will affect a long-standing agreement with the City of Burnaby.
SFU unveils plan for $26.3M art gallery on Burnaby Mountain

SFU unveils plan for $26.3M art gallery on Burnaby Mountain

Construction has begun on a 12,000 sq. ft. art museum on Burnaby Mountain.
End of an era: The first mall-based Hudson’s Bay is shutting down in Burnaby

End of an era: The first mall-based Hudson’s Bay is shutting down in Burnaby

Hudson's Bay Co. shaped Lougheed Town Centre as we know it.
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