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20 I Community Calendar BY SANDRA THOMAS Candid photos of life on the East Side appear in the second edition of THIS IS EAST VAN, which celebrates its launch July 7.

20 I Community Calendar BY SANDRA THOMAS

Candid photos of life on the East Side appear in the second edition of THIS IS EAST VAN, which celebrates its launch July 7.

NEWS

7 I Central Park: Pathfinders BY SANDRA THOMAS

Two Southeast Vancouver women have spearheaded an intensive community effort to clean up a neglected cycling and pedestrian path.

22 I Tower power BY WILL MCDONALD

Citing an urgent need for new rental housing, council approves a 22storey rental tower on a former West End church property.

OPINION

8 I House bound BY ALLEN GARR

The city's task force on affordable housing demonstrates how far behind Vancouver has fallen in the global housing market.

DINING

35 I Baru necessities BY TIM PAWSEY

Enduring Baru Latino weathers the trends to deliver consistent value, flavour and fun on the West Side.

I Your Canada Day 15 Legacy 23

Web [email protected] Photos: Orpheum Theatre BY DAN TOULGOET

Take a backstage look at the iconic 85-year-old concert hall through the eyes of photogapher Dan Toulgoet.

Life: Garden BY ANNE MARRISON

Have a hive of bumble bees? Best to wait until cold weather this fall makes them move.

Life: Small is busy BY KIM INGLIS

Run your own small business? Be careful not to neglect your personal finances.

Dining: Belly's Budget Best BY TIM PAWSEY

Fans of wine with "more mouthfeel, texture and juicy acidity" your prayers have been answered with Tantalus Riesling 2011.

Movies, TV

Looking for a good movie or TV show to relax with this long weekend? Check out our online movie guide and reviews.

Weather, traffic

Check our online weather forecast for long weekend planning. Don't forget the traffic cams before heading out.

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