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TWO men who ripped off close to $1 million from two West Vancouver-based aboriginal organizations have been sent to jail. B.C.

A 72-year-old man was assaulted and robbed during a home invasion Wednesday in the 400-block of Raindance Crescent, West Vancouver. The assailant allegedly forced his way into the home at approximately four a.m.

Wednesday The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

A Lower Mainland man went missing Saturday while diving with a partner in the waters off Whytecliff Park.

QUESTION I would like to know what rule applies in a situation when three or four cars show up at a four way stop at approximately the same time? Thanks a lot. Ann McDonald West Vancouver Dear Ms. McDonald: Thank you for your question.

That's Amoré: Okanagan chef Ricardo Scebba will launch his first cookbook That's Amore: From Ricardo Scebba's Mediterranean Kitchen with recipe demonstrations Jan. 19 and 20, 3-5 p.m. at Save On Foods, 1250 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.

WEST Vancouver police are reminding drivers to slow down as they approach the new traffic lights at Welch Street and Capilano Road, which became operational on Tuesday.

NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for Capilano University's 2012 Alumni Awards of Excellence. The awards recognize the significant achievements of alumni, employees and friends of the university.

Folk Stories of Familiar Plants: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Jan. 21, 10: 30 a.m. to noon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $20 per non-member family or $10 per member family.