Sand art:

David Billings works on a giant sand sculpture that will be on display inside the grand court of Metropolis at Metrotown until Aug. 13.

Larry Wright / Burnaby NOW


Setting the trap: This bear trap was baited with molasses and sardines this week to try to capture a bear that has been spotted around the Burnaby Lake regional park in recent weeks. The bear spooked a horse, leaving its rider with a broken leg when it bucked. Larry Wright

Bear evades trap at local park
The black bear at Burnaby Lake Regional Park continues to elude the trap set for it by the provincial Ministry of Environment.
 

Attack on bus driver
After being told to turn down his headphones on a bus, a man violently attacked a bus driver and rider Tuesday night.
 

Exploring the streets by bike
I'll admit right from the start that I'm a complete newbie when it comes to the urban trail system in Burnaby.
 

Lake bikeway going ahead
Burnaby cyclists can look forward to a new bike route that will link Hastings Street to New Westminster.
 

Giro di Burnaby a big success
There was an air of joviality in the Burnaby city council chambers Monday night as Mayor Derek Corrigan received the perpetual trophy and a replica winner's jersey from the successful Giro di Burnaby cycling race, held in the Heights neighbourhood on July 14.
 

Armed teens nabbed
Four Burnaby teenagers were arrested at a Boston Pizza last weekend after one pointed a gun at a patron in the bathroom.
 
City mourns a leader
Some very sad news arrived during my two-week summer holiday. Sheila Veitch, the former Burnaby city councillor, school trustee and widow of one-time deputy premier Elwood 'Slim' Veitch, passed away July 8 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer.
 

Off-leash dogs an issue
Off-leash dogs are raising concern for the Burnaby parks and recreation commission. 
 

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