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THE choice of fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles for sale in the U.S. continues to grow, but more buyers than not are deciding against the technology when they go to buy another car.

IN recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, ICBC is thanking the more than 70 volunteers in North Vancouver and West Vancouver for their continued support in making communities safer for everyone.

A vigilant resident and West Vancouver police foiled what they believe was an attempted residential breakin in Horseshoe Bay. A member of Block Watch called the police shortly before 11 p.m.

SATURDAY is a great day to put down the detective novel and head to North Vancouver's provincial courthouse to see how the Canadian justice system really works.

Ballet BC performs the world premiere of José Navas' Bliss at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre May 10-12 with three evening performances at 8 p.m.

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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: artemisgallery.ca. Fairygrams: Mixed media prints by Leonid Rozenburg will be on display until April 22. Art mixer: Friday, April 20, 7-10 p.

Trend Report: Join The Bay's fashion director, Suzanne Timmins, for a presentation of the season's key pieces, colours and styles, next Wednesday, April 18, 6 p.m. at The Bay's downtown Vancouver store, 674 Granville St. Space is limited.

POLICE say thieves targeted the mailboxes of several West Vancouver buildings over the Easter long weekend. Mail was stolen from an apartment building on Saturday, April 7, according to the West Vancouver police department.

Adrienne Mason's Long Beach Wild: A Celebration of People and Place on Canada's Rugged Western Shore explores the region's rich natural and cultural history through new interviews and photography as well as rarely-seen archival images.