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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 eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Developers won't be required to build affordable housing in Edmonds Town Centre until it's financially viable for them.
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.
Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs to build 74,000 homes by 2041, according to the city's new housing needs report.
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.
Merger considered by Burnaby Board of Trade and New West Chamber of Commerce

Merger considered by Burnaby Board of Trade and New West Chamber of Commerce

The Burnaby Board of Trade and the New West Chamber of Commerce are evaluating a joint future.
B.C. plans giant 45-storey rental development on Burnaby church land

B.C. plans giant 45-storey rental development on Burnaby church land

The Neighbourhood Church's gathering space in Edmonds could be redeveloped.
Burnaby considers expropriating industrial land for new Holdom overpass

Burnaby considers expropriating industrial land for new Holdom overpass

Burnaby staff are recommending expropriating part of a property at 5595 Roy St.
Burnaby has no money left for this $205M community centre redevelopment: staff

Burnaby has no money left for this $205M community centre redevelopment: staff

Burnaby staff want to pause the Confederation Community Centre redevelopment – but waiting could mean adding $82 million.
Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Some Richmond councillors voiced transparency concerns.
This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

Staff are recommending a total contract of $267 million for the Cameron Community Centre and Library.
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