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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

B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

Land near SkyTrain hubs is 'ideal' for increasing housing supply and a mix of housing types, says the B.C. government.
Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

A city councillor wants to soften the impact of development-induced displacement in Burnaby by increasing tenant protections.
'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

Burnaby city council has unanimously supported the 'Save Brentwood Park' petition which seeks to exempt the neighbourhood from provincial rules around building near local SkyTrain stations.
Potential park or resale: Burnaby eyes options for scrapped film studio land

Potential park or resale: Burnaby eyes options for scrapped film studio land

Larco Investments forfeits $20 million in failed Burnaby land deal.
12K homes, 15 towers planned to kick off massive Metrotown mall redevelopment

12K homes, 15 towers planned to kick off massive Metrotown mall redevelopment

The new Metropolis at Metrotown master plan proposes new parks and parklets, mobility hubs, new streets and more.
Film studio development in Burnaby falls through, mayor now wants to 'protect' land

Film studio development in Burnaby falls through, mayor now wants to 'protect' land

The plan for a new film production studio in Big Bend by Larco Investments (Bridge Studios) is not going ahead, according to the Burnaby mayor.
Two more towers up to 80 storeys tall, more rental housing could be coming to Burnaby’s Brentwood

Two more towers up to 80 storeys tall, more rental housing could be coming to Burnaby’s Brentwood

The city wants public feedback on proposed changes to the Brentwood Town Centre development plan.
BC Hydro to blame for laneway home permit delays: Burnaby mayor

BC Hydro to blame for laneway home permit delays: Burnaby mayor

Mayor Mike Hurley says most of the city's laneway housing applications are stalled in the BC Hydro design review stage.
'Faster, simpler and better': Burnaby wins award for most-improved permit processing

'Faster, simpler and better': Burnaby wins award for most-improved permit processing

'This award is the latest milestone in our efforts to make it easier to build the projects we need in Burnaby,' said Mayor Mike Hurley.
'Get it done': Burnaby approves $55M theatre redevelopment at Shadbolt Centre

'Get it done': Burnaby approves $55M theatre redevelopment at Shadbolt Centre

'Our arts community have been waiting for this for a long time,' said Mayor Mike Hurley.
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