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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 non-profits want less stigma, more resources to fight drug crisis

Burnaby non-profits want less stigma, more resources to fight drug crisis

With city suffering dozens of deaths every year from toxic drugs, coalition combats demonization of users, calls for easier access to detox
Caught on camera: Men dump 70 bags of asbestos-containing drywall in Burnaby

Caught on camera: Men dump 70 bags of asbestos-containing drywall in Burnaby

A video shows two men driving into a parking lot in Burnaby and dumping 70 garbage bags of asbestos-containing drywall.
'Out of this world': Burnaby's massive, free festival Hats Off Day returns

'Out of this world': Burnaby's massive, free festival Hats Off Day returns

Are you ready for this outer-space themed event? 50,000 visitors are expected to come out to Burnaby Heights on June 3.
Burnaby coworkers win $7M in lottery

Burnaby coworkers win $7M in lottery

“Oh my gosh, it’s us!” said Burnaby coworkers who won the Daily Grand top prize as a group of 24.
'Going to need a lot more staff': TransLink to hire 500 workers by 2028

'Going to need a lot more staff': TransLink to hire 500 workers by 2028

"This is a 24/7 operation, seven days a week."
Bacteria-killing copper to be installed at BCIT after $5M donation

Bacteria-killing copper to be installed at BCIT after $5M donation

It can kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria and is installed in “high-touch, high-traffic locations.”
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