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The Burnaby Teachers' Association is teaming up with the board of education to host a public event on homophobia in sports, featuring a panel discussion with gay and lesbian athletes sharing their "coming out" stories.

Burnaby's cash and investments as of Dec. 31, 2012 came in at more than $610 million, which generated $37.7 million return on investments and an annual yield of five per cent on the city's investment portfolio.

A North Vancouver company is looking for Burnaby families willing to host international students.

Burnaby residents are invited to a free forum this month on living with vision loss. The New Westminster Lions Club is hosting the event for people to get an idea of what it's like to experience life without sight.

The annual city appreciation dinner for its volunteers and those who serve on boards, committees and commissions was approved with an estimated cost of $35,000.

A variety of week-long camps have spots available for kids

Local clairvoyants Christophir and Crystell Regan share their view of the year of the snake

It's been less than a week since a three-alarm fire destroyed a four-storey apartment complex at 3526 Smith Ave. and many of those residents are still scrambling to find places to live, clothes to wear and replacements for all their lost belongings.

It seems sharks aren't the only ones disappointed over Burnaby's decision to not ban shark fin sales - a Vancouver activist was disgruntled to hear the news as well.

The Burnaby Art Gallery is the place to go for posters this winter.