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Jeremy Lin Dept: Sports: Not so long ago, a single athlete named Tim Tebow took the world by storm when the word Tebowing became infamous. This week, the term Linsanity forced non-sports fans to figure out who exactly basketball star Jeremy Lin might be. The 23-year-old Harvard grad on the New York Knicks has seen his stardom suddenly explode with big plays in recent weeks, none bigger than his dramatic game-winning moves at the expense of the Raptors this week. And yes, it must be said: the fact that Lin is one of the few Asians in the NBA has contributed to the mad swell of attention, according to The Star. Economy: Sears Canada Inc. cut prices on more than 5,000 of its wares this week, some of them by as much as 30 per cent. The move underscored the struggles of the historic department store to compete with discount giants Wal-Mart and Target, the latter of which is soon due to change the retail landscape in Canada when it opens its first stores here. A Natuzzi leather sofa for almost $1,000, down from almost $1,600? Sounds like good news for customers and politics: The Conservatives announced they would again try to legislate against bogus refugees with a new bill aimed at reducing applications from countries deemed safe for inhabitants, such as Mexico. The Tories hope to use their majority to reverse compromises they were forced to make in 2010, the last time they attempted to reform the asylum process. If you do not need Canada s protection, we will give you access to our fair asylum system quickly and then send you home quickly, said Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. Culture: A death in the television world drew some attention this week despite the fact that it happened more than four years ago. The Star broke the story that Degrassi actor Neil Hope died at age 35 on Nov. 25, 2007, although the show s producers only learned of it this week. Epitome Pictures said it had lost touch with the actor, remembered for his determination, hard work and hopeful optimism, since his last appearance in 2003. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.