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UN/A, Ballet BC's final production of the 2013/14 season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 24-26 features three world premieres from gifted international choreographers Gioconda Barbuto, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano and Cayetano Soto.

Dear Editor: Quite often we read that in our three North Shore cities, developers in conjunction with our elected officials announce that in their respective municipalities they are about to embark in a new venture.

Dear Editor: The writer of the editorial Blind Hate (Viewpoint, March 21) has unwittingly brought to our attention more hateful thoughts.

A momentous decision that could impact the City of North Vancouver for years to come – was not made Tuesday.

Artist's Way A 12-week course for artists and creatives wishing to rekindle their passion and direction Wednesdays, April 2-June 18 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. $180. 604-925-7290 gallery@westvancouver.

District acquires land, buildings near civic site

Wednesdays Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. David, 604-922-1035.

Two Brazilian tourists had to be helped down Grouse Mountain Thursday after biting off more than they could chew. North Vancouver RCMP paged North Shore Rescue members around 8:30 p.m.

There is help for hungry people, but right now it's in the garbage. Approximately 40 per cent of food produced in Canada is not eaten, according to a 2012 study compiled by an Ontario think-tank, the Value Chain Management Centre.

A group of Bowen Island residents held their second protest in as many weeks on Saturday to oppose service cuts and fare hikes on B.C. Ferries routes.