January 20, 2023

FAQ’s about Jury Trials in BC Personal Injury Cases

A wrongful or harmful incident such as a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, assault, or defective product has caused you serious injuries. You have started a lawsuit to recover damages. Should your trial be with or without a jury? Read on for answers to FAQs about personal injury jury trials in BC.

What is a Jury Trial?

Many lawsuits are held before a judge alone. In those cases, the judge is the “trier of fact” who weighs all the evidence, considers the law, and decides the outcome of the case. Issues in personal injury cases typically include determining who was at fault for the wrongful or harmful incident and the amount of damages for pain and suffering, past and future wage loss, and the cost of future care.

In BC, the parties to most types of personal injury lawsuits have the right to choose to have their trial held before a judge and jury. In those cases, the jurors are the triers of fact. The members of the jury hear and weigh the evidence and decide the outcome of the case after receiving instructions from the judge presiding at trial.

In What Situations Are

Jury Trials Allowed?

In BC, the default is that a trial is heard by a judge without a jury. However, both the plaintiff and the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit can request a jury trial by filing a notice in accordance with BC Supreme Court Rule 12-6. There are certain timelines and notice requirements that must be met for a jury trial to be allowed. There are also certain types of cases where jury trials are not allowed. For example, it is not possible to have trial by jury in Fast Track Litigation under Rule 15. Fast track litigation is mandatory where damages sought are less than $100,000 and the trial can be completed within three days.

Why or Why Not Choose a Jury Trial?

Jury trials require more preparation and increase the work and risk for both parties, but the risk can pay off. Each personal injury is unique, and there are many considerations that factor into the decision to request

By Mel Chaudhary, Partner

Email address: mchaudhary@ simpsonthomas.com

Phone: 604 697 3251

Simpson, Thomas & Associates

a jury trial. Here are some of the considerations:

• The issues in personal injury cases can be complex with a lot of technical expert evidence and legal concepts. It may be inappropriate to leave a particularly complex case to a jury in such cases.

our history of successfully setting personal injury claims has garnered respect from our clients, and within the legal and rehabilitataion communities in B.C.

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• A jury trial typically takes a few days longer than a non-jury trial because of the additional steps such as the jury selection process and the judge’s charge to the jury. There are also jury fees to be paid. For that reason, jury trials in BC tend to be more expensive.

• Jury verdicts tend to be difficult to explain. Unlike judges, juries don’t provide written reasons for judgment, which can make jury awards difficult to appeal. Jurors can’t be contacted after the trial to get insight into their deliberations.

• Damage awards can be highly unpredictable. A BC case called Mazur v. Lucas is a great example of the unpredictability of jury awards. Mazur was a personal injury case involving a woman seriously injured in a car accident. She was awarded $528,400 following a jury trial. ICBC appealed on a technical ground unrelated to damages, and a new trial

eight jurors to hear the case. The jury members do not have to be unanimous, but at least 75% (six out of the eight jurors) must agree on the verdict after at least three hours of deliberation.

Are You Allowed to Say no to Serving on a Jury?

BC residents have the duty to serve as a juror unless they are disqualified or exempted under the Jury Act. The BC Jury Act lists certain people who are automatically disqualified from sitting on a jury. For example, a person is disqualified from serving as a juror if they are not a Canadian citizen, not resident in BC, under the age of majority, or employed in certain professions, including, lawyers, judges, and peace officers. Beyond automatic disqualifications, the Jury Act also allows potential jurors to request an exemption from jury service in certain circumstances. Potential reasons for exemption

was ordered. At the second trial, the jury awarded her just $84,000.

How Are Jurors Picked?

Jurors are chosen from the general public, randomly selected from the BC voters list. A document called a summons is mailed to prospective jurors, who must attend court on a specific date and time to participate in the jury selection process. Only the people selected at that hearing are empanelled as jury members. Jury trials in BC require a panel of

include being over age 65, hardship, religion, and language barriers.

Do You Have More Questions About Jury Trials in BC?

If you have been hurt in a wrongful or harmful incident caused by someone else’s fault, consider getting legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer. The team at Simpson Thomas and Associates can advise you on whether a jury trial is in your best interests. We welcome you to call us on 604 229 9551.

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New permitting strategy will help build homes faster

The Province is taking another step to tackle the housing crisis by creating a one-stop-shop approach to provincial permitting to help speed up approvals and construction to build more homes.

“Every British Columbian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Unfortunately, this simply wasn’t a priority for more than a decade,” said Premier David Eby. “As we turn things around and start to build record levels of housing, we are taking action today to remove obstacles to constructing new homes that families desperately need.”

Currently, authorizations related to homebuilding in B.C. can require multiple provincial permit applications spanning different ministries with different processes. This includes permits related to riparian area approvals, water licences, transportation approvals, road rezonings, contaminated sites, and requirements for heritage inspections.

The new Permitting Strategy for Housing will streamline the process and create a single, co-ordinated approach to housing-related permits and authorization. This will speed up the process and eliminate the need for multiple applications across ministries. While the single application window is being established over the coming months, permit and authorization decisions will be expedited through a cross-ministry team focused solely on processing housing permits. The Housing Action Task Force includes decision-makers, information technology systems, project managers and policy support teams working together to speed up processing.

A co-ordinated provincial approach is also expected to make application

reviews more streamlined for First Nations, which are consulted on each provincial authorization.

“Having dedicated resources and a cross-ministry team prioritizing housing permits means we can make significantly more progress on getting British Columbians the housing they need,” said Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. “Establishing a singleapplication approach is an investment that will deliver more housing for people faster, and this will also result in immediate and future benefits for the entire natural resources sector.”

The Permitting Strategy for Housing is supported by an initial investment of 42 new full-time positions. It will prioritize the housing that most urgently needs to be built, such as Indigenous-led projects, BC Housing applications and multiple-unit applications. Priority will also be given to authorizations and permit approvals for housing projects in municipalities that are subject to the speculation and vacancy tax, because they have the greatest housing shortages, lowest vacancy rates and most demand for housing.

“Housing is a top priority for British Columbians and our government,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “We are working with municipalities to get more housing built faster. At the same time, we recognize that as a Province we have work to do to speed up our approvals. This new permitting approach is an important step in providing the homes people need.”

Health Employers Association of BC reaches tentative agreement with Community Health Bargaining Association

The Health Employers Association of BC has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

The tentative agreement covers approximately 21,700 health-care support workers employed in a variety of community settings, such as private homes, group homes, residential community living homes, supported employment programs, child development centres, adult day programs, mental-health centres, community service agencies and health authorities throughout B.C.

Community health workers make up the largest classification group in this subsector. Community health workers are employed to provide home-support services through contracted agencies and directly for the Province’s health authorities.

Negotiations under the Shared Recovery Mandate support government’s key priorities to improve public services and the health-care system, while supporting the Province’s continued economic recovery for all.

Details about the agreement will be available after the ratification process for the union members and the health employers is complete.

More than 500,000 people work across the provincial public sector in the core public service, at Crown corporations, in health, community social services, kindergarten-to-Grade 12 public education and at post-secondary institutions and research universities.

Of those people, approximately 393,000 are unionized employees paid under collective agreements or professionals paid through negotiated compensation agreements.

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New jobs fund will support employment, resilient economies

The StrongerBC Economic Plan is delivering support for people in rural British Columbia through a new fund that will diversify local economies, promote value-added innovation in the forestry sector and create thousands of good-paying jobs for British Columbians.

“We need to get more good-paying jobs from our forests and every resource in our province,” said Premier David Eby. “The investments we are making in rural B.C. will help do that by supporting companies to get into the business of creating value-added products, like mass timber. Our whole province benefits when local workers and their families can build good lives in the rural communities they call home.”

bring direct benefits and stable, family-supporting jobs to regional and Indigenous communities.

For example, the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund may provide funding to a forestry company that needs to buy new equipment to support new product lines, such as mass timber production or paper packaging, or smaller-diameter tree processing and manufacturing, or a company that wants to build or expand a plasticsalternative manufacturing facility in a rural community.

“Forestry is a foundation of B.C.’s economy,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests. “By driving innovation across the sector, we can ensure more value-added wood products are

The Government of B.C. will invest as much as $90 million over three years through the new BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. The fund will support high-value industrial and manufacturing projects to drive clean and inclusive growth in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

“In B.C., our economic advantage is our people,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “As our natural resource sector transitions, our government is investing in local economies to provide new opportunities that will create jobs and ensure long-lasting prosperity for people throughout our province.”

The fund will support established for-profit organizations to plan and launch shovel-ready projects that

made in B.C. and create more jobs for every tree harvested. Now is the time to work together to build a stronger, more resilient forestry industry that better works for people and communities.”

The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund will focus on areas experiencing economic impacts from changes in the forestry sector.

The new fund is part of the Forest Worker Community Support initiatives and the StrongerBC Economic Plan’s work to build resilient communities. The fund is in addition to the $185-million support package announced in Budget 2022 to ensure that co-ordinated and comprehensive supports are in place to offset any economic impacts from a changing forestry industry.

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How important is a COVID-19 booster?

(NC) COVID-19 has not gone away, and it continues to circulate in Canada. Health care experts say that keeping up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is one of the most effective ways of preventing serious or long-term illness from COVID-19.

Vaccines teach your body how to trigger antibodies that help you fight off infection if the real virus enters your body in the future.

However, protection from COVID-19 vaccination decreases over time and a booster dose increases the immune response and helps improve protection against severe outcomes.

People in Canada 12 years of age and older who are eligible for a booster dose should get a bivalent Omicrontargeting vaccine. If it has been six

months since your last dose, or since being infected with COVID-19, it is time to get another booster dose. This is especially important if you are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19. In some provinces and territories you may be offered a booster as soon as three months based on local epidemiology and circumstances.

Find out more about COVID-19 boosters at canada.ca/covid-vaccine.

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Record number of purpose-built rental homes registered in B.C. in 2022

New data released by BC Housing shows a record number of purposebuilt rental homes will help increase needed rental stock in British Columbia.

The 2022 New Homes Registry Report shows that 14,546 purpose-built rental homes were registered in B.C. in 2022, the highest yearly total reached since BC Housing started collecting this data in 2002. For context, in 2012, BC Housing recorded fewer than 2,000 new rental units registered.

“Our government is responding to the housing crisis by establishing the conditions needed to create a record number of purpose-built rentals started in 2022,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “In addition to these successful efforts to add much-needed

rental homes, 2022 was another banner year for housing registrations overall. Together with the federal government, non-profits and the private sector, we recorded the second-highest number of new home registrations on record, adding crucial housing stock for individuals, families and seniors in B.C., including those moving to B.C.”

In total, 51,407 new homes were registered in B.C. in 2022. These include 9,037 single detached homes and 42,370 multi-unit homes. This total is slightly lower than 2021, which was the highest year on record.

Registered new homes data is collected at the beginning of a project, before building permits are issued, making it a leading indicator of housing activity in B.C.

Archway helps record influx of new Canadians enter the workforce

Last year saw a record 431,465 immigrants coming to Canada, and in the Fraser Valley, Archway Community Services is playing a key role in welcoming newcomers into our communities.

Through a variety of different programs, Archway helps newcomers learn English, find employment, and integrate into the community.

One program, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), had more than 500 students studying English, Canadian history and culture in 2022.

“LINC has helped folks from all over the world improve their language skills so they can integrate into the local community and workforce,” said Paula Mannington, Archway’s Manager of English Language Training.

The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants (CPSI) program helps newcomers to continue their career in Canada and find employment related to their experience abroad. Staff provide career planning and ongoing support; practicum and mentorship opportunities; and connections to local employers. The program supports clients in obtaining Canadian licensing for regulated professions such as dentistry, legal services and teaching.

“Newcomers often have in-demand skills and just need some one-to-one support in navigating the Canadian job market,” said Mila Aberten, Archway’s CPSI Program Coordinator.

“Though I came here with high hopes and expectations, the difficulties a new immigrant has to encounter can only be experienced once we come here,” said new Canadian Ashima* who immigrated from India. “The most painful part, though, was realizing that my dental degree was not recognized in Canada, and I would either have to write three or four exams to gain a license to practise, or apply in an Advanced Standing program in Canadian dental schools to gain a Canadian Dental degree.”

Ashima said that she felt alone and confused while trying to navigate her career options.

“My Archway Program coordinator was very kind, encouraging and knowledgeable,” Ashima said. “The first thing she did was send me a list of Canadian dental schools that actually accepted foreign-trained dentists in advanced placement programs. I was amazed by her enthusiasm and with the emotional as well as financial support Archway provides, I was able to clear the examinations I had to write to secure an Admission interview.”

Ashima is now furthering her education at McGill University in Quebec and she is excited about her career journey as a dentist.

With ongoing labour shortages and almost 100 per cent of Canadian Labour force growth coming from immigration, newcomers like Ashima are playing a key role in Canada’s recovery from the pandemic.

Archway programs to support newcomers are largely funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a branch of the Federal Government, which facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programs to help newcomers settle in Canada.

Additional IRCC funding in 2022 enabled Archway’s LINC program to offer two new workplace classes that focused on language skills for training and job placement.

These LINC classes arranged for new immigrants to gain volunteer experience and exposure to different types of jobs, as most did not have community work experience in Canada.

After taking a LINC class, Echo Hong Tian was hired to work with children with diverse needs. She had previously been a stay-at-home home mom for eight years.

“The LINC program has played a crucial role to get this job,” Tian said. “I joined LINC for language learning purposes and in return, I learned much more than the language. I learned about Canadian culture and values, labour demand, workplace,

Canadian geography and history, and other cultures from my peers.”

Tian said LINC improved her communication skills through group discussions where respect-based opinion expressing, problem-solving, and facilitating group discussions are practiced often.

“The LINC class boosted my personal confidence and helped me deal with challenges in the workplace and beyond,” she said.

Other Archway programs for immigrants include tutoring, conversation circles, a youth homework support club, settlement support, parenting classes, and training for careers in the retail and customer service industry.

According to the Government of Canada, more than 1.3 million new immigrants settled permanently in Canada from 2016 to 2021, the highest number of recent immigrants recorded in a Canadian census. Immigrants account for 36 percent of

physicians, 33 percent of business owners with paid staff, and 41 percent of engineers in Canada.

In Abbotsford, the number of landed immigrants or permanent residents grew 31.7% from 2016 – 2021, from 33,390 to 43,910. The number of immigrants accounted for 28.6 percent of the total population in Abbotsford in 2021.

“Newcomers play an essential role in filling labour shortages, bringing new perspectives and talents to our communities, and enriching our society as a whole,” said Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship recently in a release. “I am excited to see what the future holds and look forward to another historic year in 2023 as we continue to welcome newcomers.”

For more information on Archway’s immigrant settlement programs, please visit to Archway.ca/Newcomers

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2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition

To celebrate the iconic Toyota 4Runners 40 years on the road, Toyota has introduced the limited run 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition with just 400 vehicles in Canada. A 40-year production run is a milestone for any vehicle and to date the 4Runner has sold over four million units. It can be found wherever its toughness and reliability is needed, seen in the high desert, deep jungles, Arctic conditions and outside the coffee shop and on family driveways across the world.

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the 4Runner SR5 grade and will be available in three colours: White, Midnight Black Metallic, and Barcelona Red Metallic. Special details include: 17-inch bronze alloy wheels, a body-colour-matching TOYOTA heritage grille and a bronze-coloured 40th Anniversary exterior tailgate badge.

Also available will be special 1980s style retro heritage graphic packages in yellow, orange, and red for this anniversary model. The bold stripes run from the top of the C-pillar down and around the passenger window before terminating at the headlights and pop up again on the grille. The retro graphics are inspired by Toyota’s award - winning off-road racing variants from back in the day.

The theme continues inside, where the 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition gets exclusive badging on the centre console and features a bronze-coloured cross-stitch shift knob, bronze-coloured seat stitching, 40th Anniversary floormats and a 40th Anniversary logo on the Black SofTex-trimmed seats. Also added is a standard power moonroof.

Under the hood, a standard issue 4.0L V6 engine delivers 270 peak horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. This is mated to a five-speed ECT-I automatic transmission featuring sequential shift mode, plus either on-demand or fulltime 4WD.

Aside from the largely cosmetic package, the 2023 4Runner carries on with its a rugged boxy look, high ground clearance and purposeful stance. It is still a solid body-on-frame chassis constructed vehicle featuring a four-link rear axle and coil spring suspension for harsh roads and off-road conditions.

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner lineup has a comprehensive range of models for any tastes. The line up includes

grades SR5, TRD Sport, TRD OffRoad, Limited and TRD Pro with equipment options for more specialized off roading. Equipment and options on the different models

With its integrated tow hitch receiver and wiring harness, every 4Runner is capable of towing up to 2,268 kgs (5,000 lbs.). Safety is also high with a comprehensive package of safety

vary according to package and trim lines selected. Pricing ranges from: $51,050 to $66,475.

Standard equipment levels are high with a new heated steering wheel. heated front seats, a 120V and two 12V outlets, the Toyota Smart Key System with Push Button Start, and Connected Services is available on models fitted with Audio Plus with Remote include Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect, while those fitted with Premium Audio with Remote add Embedded Navigation with traffic and weather and Destination Assist Connect.

Inside, the 4Runner’s cabin is designed to carry five or seven people and a large amount of cargo. Interior room is impressive with a 40/20/40 split folding second row seats and, on seven passenger models, a 50/50-foldflat third row seat. Stowing these opens up 2,540L (89.7 cubic feet) of cargo capacity behind the front seats, allowing the 4Runner to accommodate up to 773 kg (1704 lbs.) of payload. It is a versatile cargo area, especially with the optional slide-out floor.

technologies and systems. These include Toyota Safety Sense-P – an advanced suite of driver operated and active safety technologies and systems to keep drivers and occupants safe in all conditions.

The positives are the impressive offroad capability and excellent choice of vehicle configurations to suit most buyers. The 4Runner is at its best when off-road exploring or adventure camping. Its multimode 4WD system, and high ground clearance make it masterful on rocky trails and out in the boonies. However, the on-road ride is so-so and the V6 engine isa shade thirsty with all that 4x4 weight to lug around. Still, in a world of pretender ‘soft roaders” the tough truck-based body on frame4Runner is extremely capable off-road, with good towing ability and cargo carrying capacity. The 40th Anniversary Special Edition is a fitting tribute to this much-loved iconic SUV. For 4Runner fans everywhere!

2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition.

Price as tested - $56,400 Including freight, PDI and levies.

More info at www.toyota.ca

Review by Veeno Dewan

A clean home for a calm mind

(NC) Cleaning gets a bit of a bad rap, but it has substantial benefits, like getting us physically active, reducing stress and removing harmful dust and allergens from the air we breathe.

And it doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Gone are the days of awkwardly swinging a broom under a couch or behind a bed to get at the dust bunnies. Now, cleaning tools are made to work with us, using technology to make our lives a little easier.

Take a vacuum like the LG CordZero all-in-one cordless stick vacuum for example. Its auto-emptying dust bin cleans out the dust bin for you, so you can keep your hands clean and have an empty dust bin ready to go the next time you need to clean.

Add in air purifiers, fog-resistant mirrors and pop-in toilet scrubbers, and cleaning suddenly becomes a lot more manageable.

Look around after a deep clean and take stock of how you’re feeling. Hopefully, it’s accomplished and motivated, so you have more time to do the things you love.

A mess in your space can mess with your mind. Find more information on tools to make cleaning easier, at lg.ca

Air quality

at home: What you should know

(NC) During the winter months, many of us spend more time at home, or gather with friends and family indoors. While we continue to do so, it’s important to make sure that we take steps to maintain and improve the quality of the air indoors.

Air quality matters inside too

Even if your home is vacuumed, dusted, scrubbed and polished, there may still be pollutants in your indoor air. This can have an impact on your health. For some, dust, mould and chemicals from cleaning products can trigger allergic reactions, or cause other health symptoms. Spending more time indoors with others can also make spreading respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu easier.

Replacing stale indoor air with outdoor air is one of the simplest ways to improve indoor air quality. In addition to reducing the amount of indoor air pollutants, good ventilation also helps to prevent the build-up of indoor moisture, keeps air flowing through your space, and reduces the spread of infectious particles.

What you can do to improve it

There are plenty of simple ways to get better air quality at home: Open windows and doors whenever possible, even if only for a few minutes at a time.

Run a kitchen or bathroom exhaust fan at low speed and open a window for replacement air.

Use an air purifier, sized correctly for the room, with a high-efficiency particulate air filter.

Regularly clean or replace the filters in your ventilation system.

If your home has a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV), run it continuously.

Better indoor air can help reduce the spread of illness

Gathering in closed and crowded indoor spaces can make it easier to spread respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Some respiratory viruses can spread from person to person through the air by small particles called aerosols. For example, when someone who has COVID-19 breathes, talks, sings, shouts, sneezes, or coughs, they can release respiratory particles with the virus into the air and spread it to others. Good ventilation can reduce the buildup of these infectious particles in your home and help you stay healthier this winter, especially when combined with other measures, like staying home when sick, wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces and regular hand washing.

Find more information on continuing to protect against COVID-19 at canada.ca/respiratory-viruses.

New fund will protect thousands of renters in B.C.

More renters in B.C. will be protected from housing speculators and profiteers through the creation of a new $500-million Rental Protection Fund dedicated to protecting tenants and preserving affordable rental homes for decades. “Today, we’re taking action to protect renters who found an affordable place to live, but are worried their building will be bought out from underneath them,” said Premier David Eby. “This fund will allow non-profits to secure older rental buildings and protect vulnerable renters from speculators who can drive up rents and evict tenants who have lived there for years. Instead, community non-profits will now be able to work with tenants to make improvements or expand to house more people, and at the same time protect affordable housing.”

Increasingly, in B.C. and across Canada, older rental housing buildings are being bought by speculators and large corporations, such as real-estate investment trusts. Their business model often includes redeveloping properties so they can evict tenants, allowing the trusts to make large profits by either hiking rents or selling the units and taking much-needed rental housing off the market.

The Rental Protection Fund will provide one-time capital grants to nonprofit housing organizations so they can purchase affordable residential rental buildings and ownership cooperatives listed for sale to protect the renters who are living there and safeguard those rental units for the longer term. The fund is expected to protect thousands of affordable housing units throughout the province.

A new report from BC Housing shows 2022 had the highest number of new purpose-built rental units on record. A total of 14,546 rental units were registered last year, representing

a 10% increase from 2021. In 2012, BC Housing recorded fewer than 2,000 new rental units.

“Our province is building more rental housing than ever, but we must also protect what we have. It’s not acceptable for speculators to be pushing renters out of their homes,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “By protecting more affordable housing, more people can stay in their homes and build a good life in B.C.”

Non-profit organizations will be supported in obtaining private financing so income generated by current rents will sustain the financing and operating costs of the property, minimizing the financial involvement of the Province.

The fund will be managed by an external entity, the Housing Protection Fund Society, consisting of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), Co-operative Housing Federation B.C. (CHFBC), and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).

“Everyone deserves to feel secure in their home,” said Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End, who was recently appointed as the Premier’s Liaison for Renters. “The failure to build and protect rental housing helped create the crisis we are in today. Our government is taking bold action to ensure everyone in our province has access to housing they can afford.”

The Rental Protection Fund will be operational in the coming months and will be financed prior to March 31, 2023.

Province provides update on respiratory illness season

Influenza continues to decline in British Columbia, following an earlierthan-usual peak in late November and early December 2022.

Meanwhile, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains high, while COVID-19 has remained relatively stable.

On Jan. 13, 2023, there were 10,106 people hospitalized for all causes throughout the province. On Jan. 6, 10,226 people were hospitalized.

British Columbia traditionally experiences an increase in hospitalizations in January as people access care after the holiday period. This coincides with increases in respiratory illnesses and surgeries ramping back up after the holiday slowdown.

Public-health officials look at various data sources daily and weekly to understand how the province is doing. These include wastewater surveillance; COVID-19, RSV and influenza testing; hospitalizations; respiratory outbreaks in health-care facilities (including acute and longterm care); and visits to providers in the community. Whole genome sequencing is also done to determine the variants of virus circulating.

To date, data indicates that influenza cases in all age groups have declined from a peak test positivity rate of 27% in late November 2022 to 5% in the week of Jan. 1-7, 2023. However, while influenza A cases are decreasing, historically there has been an increase in influenza B later in the season, and public-health officials continue to closely monitor the situation.

RSV activity remains high, although it has also levelled off in recent weeks. The RSV test positivity rate continues to exceed that of influenza (14% compared with 5%). COVID-19 cases have remained relatively stable since October 2022, with hospitalization levels decreasing.

From Jan. 1-7, 2023, there were 661 new cases of COVID-19 reported. To date, there have been 24 con -

firmed cases of the XBB 1.5 variant detected.

Reports on respiratory disease surveillance are published weekly on Thursdays on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website.

The BCCDC has been performing wastewater surveillance in the Lower Mainland and is adding testing sites in the Interior Health and Island Health regions. Data collected from these new sites will soon be available on the BCCDC respiratory diseases data page: http://www.bccdc.ca/ health-professionals/data-reports/ respiratory-diseases

The Public Health Agency of Canada has also expanded its wastewater surveillance to the Vancouver International Airport.

To date, 90% of people 12 and older have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and 61% have had a COVID-19 booster dose. Additionally, 33% of people six months and older have received an influenza immunization.

The respiratory illness season is expected to continue until March 2023. In addition to following the public health guidance below, people are urged to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19:

Stay home when sick.

Wear masks when experiencing mild symptoms or for additional personal protection.

Frequently wash hands.

Follow proper respiratory etiquette, such as covering coughs.

Properly dispose of tissues.

B.C. renews use of emergency operation centres to support patients, hospitals

Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, emergency operation centres (EOCs) will be reactivated in health authorities to ensure patients continue to have access to the hospital care services they need as respiratory illness season continues in B.C.

Activating EOCs is another proactive step in the Province’s plan to provide enhanced supports and a co-ordinated response during periods of expected additional pressure for hospitals. They ensure people have continued quality access to hospital care. People who require ongoing hospital care will continue to receive it.

Demand for hospital care is high. British Columbia traditionally experiences an increase in hospitalizations in January as people access care after the holiday period. This coincides with increases in respiratory illnesses and surgeries ramping back up after the holiday slowdown.

EOCs will support the response to this demand. The Province has also used these centres throughout its response to the pandemic, as well as during wildfire and extreme weather events, including the recent extreme cold weather and snowstorms.

The EOCs will be in place for a minimum of six weeks. They will help ensure dedicated leadership teams are reviewing hospital bed availability and identifying solutions to ease emergency department congestion. These actions increase patient flow so that the most vulnerable patients, including those who need critical care, get the care they need.

As well, the EOCs enable the leadership teams to support patients who are ready to be discharged from hospital, helping them to transition in a safe way. Resources will be available seven days a week to support hospital units at the 20 B.C. hospitals that care for the most patients: Abbotsford Regional, Royal Columbian, Surrey Memorial, East Kootenay Regional, Kelowna General, Kootenay Boundary Regional, Penticton Regional,

Royal Inland, Vernon Jubilee, Fort St. John & Peace Villa, Mills Memorial, University Hospital of Northern BC, BC Children’s, Lions Gate, Richmond, St. Paul’s, Vancouver General, Nanaimo Regional General, Royal Jubilee, and Victoria General.

The EOCs build on actions underway since fall 2022, as detailed on the Sept. 28 and the Nov. 16 briefings on the Province’s preparations and readiness for respiratory illness season. These actions include bed management, and integration of priority actions into health authority surge response plans by the Emergency Department and Hospital Capacity Task Group.

Over the next two weeks, through the EOC structures, health authorities will reduce overall hospital occupancy and ensure emergency departments have available patient care beds for acutely ill patients.

The Ministry of Health will monitor progress, continue to work with health authorities, and adapt plans and efforts as required to ensure actions support patients and providers. The EOCs and the preparations they advance are key to B.C.’s pandemic response, respiratory illness season and other events that require highly co-ordinated efforts to manage these types of surges now and in the months ahead.

British Columbians can play an equally crucial role in supporting the health-care system by getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19, staying home when they are sick and by following public-health guidance.

People with life-threatening symptoms should go to their hospital emergency department. Those with non-emergency health concerns can visit their care provider or a walk-in clinic. People who need urgent, sameday care can contact an urgent and primary care centre. If unsure, call 811 for advice or visit: https://www. healthlinkbc.ca

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There will at last be some forward movement after having been placed in a situation of having to stop and think since late October. It may be easier to gain agreement from others, if that is necessary. Perhaps they will have better understanding of what is important to you. A past family matter could come up again unexpectedly.

It might be good to review your plans you had for the future. Something that gives you greater independence in some way could appeal more right now, especially if you can see that there would be a lot more to handle than you first anticipated. Your priorities might need to change when it comes to how you spend your money.

Unbeknown to you, somebody could be changing their mind in a way that could affect you financially by costing you more money. You will find you can move forward this week after some blockages and hold ups that could have been affecting you since late October. Stay well and truly focussed on your own needs for now.

The Full Moon has just occurred in your sign. It could have brought some surprises where others are concerned – they could make some decisions you didn’t expect. Your priorities could undergo some significant changes you were not exactly planning earlier. Take notice of what other people might be trying to tell you.

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Things you had planned to get organised have likely been held up for one reason or another. It might seem overwhelming. This could encourage you to look at making usual routines more efficient by cutting out a few unnecessary things. Don’t be afraid to let others know what is a priority to you. Don’t presume they already know.

Something you enjoyed in the past could begin to appeal to you again, especially if it involved you with a group of people. You are coming into a better position to be able to get commitments or responsibilities under better control, especially if there hasn’t been much you could do about it since late October. It will be up to you now.

A family matter that wasn’t fully settled in the past can come up again. It might be easier for you to realise now that too much is generally expected of you. There are your own future goals to consider and while you might have felt a bit stuck since late October in being able to focus properly on them, things are beginning to turn around.

Someone might have to accept that if you want to change your find about something, you will. It really doesn’t matter what was promised in the past. You might be able to see more clearly how matters would develop in the future and realise it is not something you want. You need to feel you have some control.

You could be surprised at what might surface with someone else. They could become more direct after having been difficult to ascertain since late October. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions you might have – it could actually open discussion up more than you initially expect. You have nothing to lose.

Something can become much more obvious with somebody else. This can bring up all sorts of questions on your part and you should take the opportunity to get some sort of discussion going on. Things that have interfered with keeping on track with daily routines in your life since late October will now begin to have less effect.

You can get back to something you enjoy that might have had blockages, one way or another since late October. There can still be some minor hold ups but they will pass soon enough. This is a good time to concentrate on getting a good foundation in place that you feel is more streamlined, resulting in a greater sense of balance.

You should find the energy returning that has been a bit lacking since late October to get things organised, particularly when it comes to home or family matters. You could come across somebody from the past in a social situation or one that involves you with a group of people. It might be good to reminisce about the old times.

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Doing your taxes could help put money into

(NC) As a newcomer to Canada, there’s a lot to figure out and get used to. Doing your taxes is an important step. It gets you access to benefit and credit payments to help make rent, pay for childcare or have a little extra for activities.

For instance, if you are single, you could be eligible for up to $467 a year through a quarterly payment called the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit. If you have a family, you could be eligible for more.

Depending on your immigration status, and if you have children, you may be eligible for the monthly Canada child benefit. This may entitle you to receive

up to $6,997 a year for each child under six and up to $5,903 a year for each child aged six to 17.

You could also get support if you have a disability or support a family member with a disability.

Here’s what you need to know to get the money:

As a newcomer to Canada, you will need to apply for a social insurance number (SIN) with Service Canada.

Apply for benefits and credits as soon as you get your social insurance number.

You can apply to get the Canada child benefit, the GST/HST credit, and any

related federal, provincial and territorial programs.

You may also be eligible to apply for the one-time top-up to the Canada housing benefit, or the new Canada dental benefit if you have children under the age of 12.

To continue to receive benefits and credits, you and your spouse or common-law partner need to do your taxes every year, even if you have little or no income. The deadline is April 30th. Because April 30th is a Sunday this year, you’ll have until May 1, 2023.

Doing your taxes will also allow you to claim a refund or let you know if you have to pay tax.

If you need help doing your taxes and have a simple tax situation and a modest income, volunteers may be able to do them for you for free through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program or the Income Tax Assistance - Volunteer Program in Quebec.

You can also use the Canada Revenue Agency’s free online learn about your taxes tool to help you understand how to do your taxes on your own either online using NETFILE-certified software (some of which are free) or on paper using an income tax package.

Or you can hire a tax preparer, for a fee. Have questions? Find more information at canada.ca/new-to-canada.

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Madhuri sees an actress in singing show contestant

Actress Madhuri Dixit said that Indian Idol 13 contestant Bidipta Chakraborty is capable of becoming an actress and asked her to enact a scene from her film Dil Toh Pagal Hai. She said while praising her: “Bidipta is a fantastic singer and the way she performs with eye contact is a brave work which drives everyone to her sweet voice.” Madhuri also added that she has a potential of becoming an actress and asked her to deliver a dialogue from her hit film Dil Toh Pagal Haiwhich also starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Later, Madhuri danced to the tunes of Choli Ke Peeche Kya hai during the show. The top eight contestants

that gave their performance included, Rishi Singh from Ayodhya, Bidipta Chakraborty, Debosmita Roy, Senjuti Das, Sonakshi Kar from Kolkata, Chirag Kotwal from Jammu, Navdeep Wadali from Amritsar, and Shivam Singh from Gujarat. Madhuri has given a number of hits and she is also known for her dancing skills. She is a trained Kathak dancer and acted in films such as Tezaab, Parinda, Anjaam, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Koyla, Pukar, among others. She made her web debut with The Fame Game and she was also seen among the panel of judges on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10.

Yami wants to play Madhubala in biopic

Known for her recent performances in A Thursday and Dasvi, actor Yami Gautam Dhar says she wants to star in a biopic of yesteryear icon Madhubala. During a recent interview, Yami was asked whose biopic would she like to play a role in, to which she responded, “The most beautiful one would be, I think Madhubala Ji. I know that there are some films being announced, but it’s nothing to do with those announcements.” Speaking of her love of classic Hindi films and songs, Yami continued, “I have always said this in my makeup room because I used to watch her songs at night. So at night, I have this habit to date, of watching either some old songs or some old interviews. It could be Madhubala Ji’s to Smita ji’s interviews and my God! How wellspoken they were. I wish again, one of those actors were still alive. There was so much more that was left to be seen and I wish she was here today because she’s one of my favorite actors.” A biopic on Madhubala’s life and career was recently teased by producer Tutu Sharma. Yami’s upcoming lineup includes Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, OMG2 and Dhoom Dham, and other unannounced projects.

Randeep severely hurt while riding horse

Hope `Shehzada` crosses Rs 200 crore-mark : Kartik

Calling ‘Shehzada” a "family mass entertainer", actor Kartik Aaryan said he hopes the upcoming film crosses the Rs. 200 crore milestone at the box office. Aaryan, whose Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was among the handful hit films to come out of Bollywood in 2022, said the success of the movie will also be beneficial for the industry. "I’m grateful for people coming and watching my films in theatres and I hope the same thing happens with this film and with my future films, too. I hope ‘Shehzada’ crosses the Rs 200 crore-mark." "I’ll be very happy and the industry would also benefit. It’s a total family mass entertainer. So, I hope families come in large numbers, the actor, who has turned producer with "Shehzada", told reporters here. Aaryan was speaking at the trailer launch of the film. ‘Shehzada’, directed by Rohit Dhawan, reunites Aaryan with his ‘Luka Chuppi’ co-star Kriti Sanon. The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Ronit Roy and Sachin Khedekar. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Allu Aravind and Aman Gill, the movie is the official Hindi adaptation of the 2020 Telugu action drama "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" starring Allu Arjun. Kumar, who had produced Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, said he hopes Shehzada crosses the earnings of last year Anees Bazmee-directed horror comedy. "We’ll definitely break the record of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. That was a complete family entertainer, this is an even bigger family entertainer, and people are loving such films. This has everything: family, action, comedy, music. So, it’s sure to break Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (box office)’s record." Allu Aravind, ‘Shehzada’ co-producer and father of Pushpa: The Rise star Allu Arjun, said he was impressed by Aaryan’s work in the film. "I have a long association with Bhushan and it’s always been a fruitful one. When I saw the first rushes of our hero (Kartik), I was flat," he added.

Actor Randeep Hooda was reportedly hospitalised at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai for treatment after he fainted riding a horse and got severely injured. The actor was injured in the incident that occurred few days back and rushed to the hospital immediately, he has been advised complete bed rest for now. Last year, Randeep suffered an injury while shooting an action sequence for Radhe with Salman Khan for which the

Highway actor had to undergo knee surgery on his right leg. The surgery happened during the shoot of his series Inspector Avinash. Randeep had also posted pictures from the hospital to keep his fans updated with his health developments. Now, the actor was drastically losing weight for Savarkar for a long time. As he has lost 22 kg for his role, there is hardly any muscle left around his knee due to which the fall had a major impact on

Actress Sapthami Gowda of Kantara has joined the cast of director Vivek Agnihotri’s next film The Vaccine War, the shooting of which is already in motion. The actress, who plays the character of Shiva’s (Rishab Shetty) love interest in Kantara, took to social media to express her gratitude to Vivek as she wrote: “I’m glad and excited to be a part of this project. Thank you vivekagnihotri sir for this opportunity”. The Vaccine War is based on Indian scientists and on the people who have sacrificed their days and nights for over two years to develop a vaccine against covid. It tells the side of the story of Indian scientists who survived the pressure from global manufacturers and worked at odd hours to save the lives of countrymen. Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, along with the producer Pallavi Joshi, is all set to bring the movie to theatres on the occasion of the India’s Independence Day on August 15, 2023.

his knee and leg. The actor injured his left leg which may surgery.

PC launches her first make-up collection

Priyanka Chopra has officially launched her first makeup collection with Max Factor. The launch took place in the UK. The collection includes the Masterpiece Eye Palette, nine Colour Elixir Lipsticks and eight Miracle Pure Nail Polishes. Priyanka Chopra looked the epitome of glamour in the campaign shoot. “Inclusivity is the backbone of this collection and to help women feel confident and as a woman of colour, I am all too aware of the struggles many people can have when searching for the right make-up for them,” said Priyanka Chopra, as reported by Independent UK. She added, “I know the transformative impact it can have not just on my appearance, but on my self-confi dence. For me, makeup has always been a tool of discovery and selfexpression, and a way to feel like the best version of myself.”

PC launches her first make-up collection