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5 I Playland returns BY WILL MCDONALD Vancouver's most popular summertime attraction is open again with the usual fear-inducing rides like Atmosfear and longer running hours.

5 I Playland returns BY WILL MCDONALD

Vancouver's most popular summertime attraction is open again with the usual fear-inducing rides like Atmosfear and longer running hours.

NEWS

7 I Central Park: Pool's errand BY SANDRA THOMAS

Swimmers protesting the summertime closure of Lord Byng pool aren't buying the park board's explanation for the shutdown.

12 I Arrested development BY BOB MACKIN

'Casseroles' activists sympathetic to the Quebec student protests vow another noisy downtown march despite arrests at previous events.

OPINION

8 I Exit strategy BY KEITH BALDREY

Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger won't be the last high-profile MLA on either side of the house to leave B.C. politics before next year's election.

ENTERTAINMENT

21 I bANGER management BY MICHAEL KISSINGER

Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg discusses her heavy-metal-inspired dance piece bANGER, the health benefits of head banging and why Slayer rules.

Seniors 15

Web [email protected] Life: Your cheatin' heart BY AMY YEW

Should you always fess up if you cheat on your partner? Better count the costs of that confession.

Life: Gardening BY ANNE MARRISON

Some of the best and most creative ideas come from grappling with limited space for gardening.

Opinion: Extra letters

In letters found only online, Courier readers take on Mosquito devices, federal politicians and Premier Christy Clark.

Online poll: Brain box teaser

Should helmets be a mandatory part of the city's bike rental program due next year? Vote online to weigh in.

Photo galleries BY DAN TOULGOET

Missed our popular shoots of the Kindergarten Class of 2012 or tour of the Orpheum Theatre? Find them online.

Opinion: Blame Canada Day BY FIONA HUGHES

Fiona Hughes' column on boycotting Canada Day hit a nerve with readers. Catch up with the original and reader responses online.

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