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WHL Plays of the Week: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Here are your top ten plays of the week in the WHL, from Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2012.

Office Politics 101: Working from home
There are great benefits, but you need to stay focused.

Howe holds court
Gordie Howe, at the tender age of 83, has not lost his sense of humour.

CanTour pro-am might land in the ‘Loops
Don’t bet the farm, but there might be a Canadian Tour golf event in Kamloops this year after all.

Bozon the Brilliant
Kamloops Blazers' forward Tim Bozon wowed the audience at Prospera Place in Kelowna at the Top Prospects Skills Competition.

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Jim Cotter rink to defend B.C. men's curling crown
Sixteen teams will converge on Parksville for 2012 provincial curling championship, with the Vernon/Kelowna rink among the favourites

Constable found guilty of assault, placed on administrative duties
On Friday, Const. Christopher Brinnen was found guilty of one count of assault relating to an incident that occurred on Feb. 15, 2010.

UBCO getting a new boss
Dalhousie University professor Deborah Buszard has been named UBCO's new principal and deputy vice-chancellor.

Steeves: surprising plants and wildlife not always helpful
Weather's not the only thing surprising wildlife this winter; man throws in some curve balls too.

Nissan boosts Murano LE AWD to the Platinum
The 2012 Nissan Murano is a family-friendly, five-passenger vehicle that blends the best of crossover qualities.

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Penticton Vees tie record for consecutive wins
Penticton Vees defeat Chilliwack Chiefs 4-1 for their 29th win in a row, tying the record set by New Westminster more than two decades ago

Penticton council appoints committee members
Mayor says new faces will be among larger, "more inclusive" committees

Gas tax fuels regional debate
Central Okanagan looks at Penticton's model for distributing gas taxes

Campaign hopes to get on WestJet's radar
Hundreds take to Facebook to voice support for bringing WestJet service to Penticton

Hockey dorm construction hits financial hurdle
Proposed 150-bed dormitory for Penticton won't be finished by August completion date

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Delay, new charges in former Vernon teacher trial
Deborah Louise Ashton's second trial is slated to begin March 5 in Vernon Supreme Court with two new counts added to the indictment

Office Politics 101: Working from home
There are great benefits, but you need to stay focused.

District and support workers hammer out new deal
Two-year collective agreement approved but no net increase in compensation costs

Celebrity sleep consultant helps local parents
Pam Nease offers workshop to sleep-deprived parents of infants, Saturday in Vernon.

Mother of four heads to crossfit championships
Jen Schneider's intense training prepares her for Crossfit Olympic Challenge in White Rock.

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BC News
Canada News
World News

Canadian pensions bounce back in 2009
<P>OTTAWA -- Rebounding equity markets lifted Canadian pension plan assets by 16.2% for 2009, helping many gain back losses experienced in 2008, according to a survey by RBC Dexia Investor Services released Thursday. </P><P>“The sp

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Sole survivor of Alta. crash, 16, on the mend
Zach Judd wants to play football again.

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Thousands mass in Moscow for rival Putin rallies
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Moscow Saturday for rival rallies opposing and supporting Russian strongman Vladimir Putin's political domination one month ahead of presidential polls.

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Technology

Read the letter Mark Zuckerberg sent out to investors as Facebook filed papers to raise at least $5 billion in one of the most hotly anticipated IPOs of the decade.
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Food

Canadians have yet to develop a taste for top-quality liquid gold, an industry expert says.
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Travel

With run names like Unnecessary Roughness, Consequence, Redemption, Epiphany, Shangri-La, and Nirvana, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a place where one can touch paradise — but not without some fierce, adrenalin-inducing trials.
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Sports
Entertainment
Business
Health

Rushing to bobsled gold
Lyndon Rush of Humboldt, Sask., drove his Canada 1 sled to victory in the men's two-man bobsled Friday at the Whistler Sliding Centre.

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Pop Forecast
On our pop culture radar this week: Safe House, The River, Smash and more.

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Markets rise on unexpected U.S. jobless gains
Canada’s benchmark stock index ended the week with a 0.9% gain — its seventh straight weekly advance — thanks to a cartload of good economic news from the U.S., culminating in unexpectedly positive employment numbers on Friday

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How to be smart about Valentine's Day treats
Along with flowers and jewelry, sugar is a go-to gift for Valentine's Day. Whether you're giving candy to a sweetheart or indulging your own sweet tooth, follow these tips from registered dietitian Karen Ansel.

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