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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 sues Metrotown developer for $1.3M in unpaid interest

Burnaby sues Metrotown developer for $1.3M in unpaid interest

Thind Development, now facing foreclosure, is being sued by the City of Burnaby over unpaid interest.
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 buys old Metro Vancouver towers in Metrotown for $65M

Burnaby buys old Metro Vancouver towers in Metrotown for $65M

The city is eyeing future uses for the buildings, including potentially as a temporary city hall location for when the current facility is upgraded.
Burnaby city council caves to B.C. transit-oriented development demands

Burnaby city council caves to B.C. transit-oriented development demands

Burnaby is set to approve a transit-oriented development bylaw, which the province had required to be passed back in June.
'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

The Inclusive Place of Pickleball is set to open up shop with "all pickleball, all the time" at Lougheed mall in December.
Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
Colossal 80-storey, 73-storey towers approved in Burnaby with 1,400+ condos

Colossal 80-storey, 73-storey towers approved in Burnaby with 1,400+ condos

Pinnacle International's two-tower development will include the tallest tower in Western Canada.
Sign restricting access to public Burnaby park bathroom 'put up in error'

Sign restricting access to public Burnaby park bathroom 'put up in error'

The city says the sign was a mistake and has been replaced.
Document reveals how much developer paid to demovicted Burnaby renters

Document reveals how much developer paid to demovicted Burnaby renters

Freedom of Information request uncovers the range of payments for tenants evicted for a 37-storey condo tower in Metrotown.
From Monster Dash to Hauntington Manor escape game, this Burnaby Halloween festival has it all

From Monster Dash to Hauntington Manor escape game, this Burnaby Halloween festival has it all

Whether it's 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins or a 5K Monster Dash, there will be loads of local Halloween events this October.
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