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Measles case confirmed in the Lower Mainland A new case of measles infection has been Certain people should not get the measles Individuals exposed should confirmed in the Lower Mainland. Fraser vaccine. These include babies less than monitor for any symptoms Health and Vancouver Coastal Health six months of age, pregnant people, and of measles that develop up (VCH) have determined the infection people with certain immune conditions. to three weeks after bewas acquired by a Fraser Health resident If you, or your child, are in one of these ing exposed. Symptoms of who travelled abroad to Southeast Asia. groups, please call your local Public measles include fever, dry Public Health officials from both health Health team as soon as possible and no cough, runny nose, and red authorities are following up directly with later than six days after being exposed. eyes; followed a few days individuals who are known to have been later by a rash that starts at You may be advised that you, or your 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish exposed to the virus. the hairline and spreads rapidly down to child, receive a medication that can preregion.

Members of the public may have been vent measles disease. This is also provided the rest of the body.

Fraser Health is dedicated to serving all Inexposed to measles if they were on Air free of charge.

If you develop symptoms of measles, digenous people, and honours the unique Canada Flight 66, arriving in Vancouver please contact your health care provider on February 11, 2025, or if they spent time For Fraser Health residents please call the before you visit them so they can take cultures of the First Nations, Métis and in the international arrivals area of YVR, closest Public Health unit listed below. precautions to prevent spreading measles Inuit living within the Fraser Salish region. including customs or baggage claim, from Our hospital and community-based serVCH Communicable Disease: 604-675- to others.

7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Feb 11, 2025. vices are delivered by a team of 48,000+ 390 or 1-855-675-3900 The measles vaccine is provided free at staff, medical staff and volunteers dediMeasles is a highly infectious disease public health units and certain family docFree measles vaccine is available at the transmitted by airborne spread. Most cated to serving our patients, families and tors and walk-in clinics. Pharmacists can people in Canada will be immune to following locations to those exposed who communities. immunize adults and children over five measles due to prior immunization or are at risk of getting measles: years old. Please call ahead to ensure vac- Vancouver Coastal Health natural infection.

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Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to People who are at risk of getting measles For general information about measles A list of local pharmacies (call for weekdelivering exceptional care to 1.25 million are those who have never had measles disease and those who have not had two doses end hours) or VCH Public Health Units visit www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc- people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit in our region, within the tradiof a measles vaccine. For people who are (open weekdays) is available at www.vch. files/measles tional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoonot fully protected against measles and ca/en/health-topics/measles.

For information on accessing your immuXai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, may have been exposed, Public Health nization history visit https://immunizebc.

Fraser Health: officials are recommending the following: ca/immunization-basics/immunization- N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, Burnaby Public Health Unit records shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla'amin, If you were born in 1970 or later and have Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa. not had two doses of measles vaccine, you Tricities Public Health Unit Fraser Health VCH is British Columbia’s hub of healthshould get a booster dose of measles vacNorth Surrey Public Health Unit We recognize that Fraser Health provides care innovation, research and academic cine. It is most effective if received within care on the traditional, ancestral and excellence, providing specialized care to three days of being exposed but still can Newton Public Health Unit unceded lands of the Coast Salish and patients throughout the province. Learn be received after that. Measles vaccine is Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to more at vch.ca. provided free of charge.

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The 2025 Ford Explorer continues option at $7,750. Total price $64,285 on as one of the best mid-size SUVs plus destination and delivery at $2195. available in its sector as it enters a Options on our tester included: Rapid sixth-generation revamp. Freshly red metallic tinted paint. Twin panel redesigned, the 2025 Ford Explorer moonroof. Premium package. ST. Line loses the XLT and Timberline models PACK and Onyx ActiveX seats. and starts with the entry level - Active, ST-Line, the Platinum, and the The cabin has a major redesign with ST. There is sleeker styling with a better-looking, high-quality materials unique grill treatment for each model. of differing textures making for an inMajor improvements are made to the teresting, varied cabin. It is definitely cabin, with more features and luxury a more upscale look. The technology upgrades. Big news is the availability is also improved. The 2025 Explorer of the newest version of Ford’ hands is the first Ford to implement the Ford -free BlueCruise Autonomous driving Digital Experience that integrates system available on subscription after user’s favorite apps and provide na90 days. The 025 Ford Explorer con- tive streaming and internet browsing tinues to offer both six- and seven-seat while parked. configurations.

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room in the second-row space. Second . with speed detection added to the and third row occupants gain the same hands-free operating mode. The syslevel of fit and finish in the trim and tem allows for auto slowdown to match seating department, Ford also offers speed through corners. It also has lanepower-folding second and third-row change assist and auto return and lane seats on the upscale model. Seating monitoring to keep the vehicle safe. rows are spacious and easy to move The Explorer also features seven driver around and reconfigure, and they fold selectable drive modes. Normal is the completely flat for a cargo. There default whole Sport liven up things a is more storage behind the powered bit, firming the steering and changing tailgate, with a shallow underfloor shift parameters. An eco-mode helps compartment. The maximum towing in fuel economy, and there is a useful capacity for the 2025 Ford Explorer Tow/Haul, mode. To deal with chalis 5000 pounds. All models come with lenging terrain there are modes for: the Class III Towing package, which Slippery, Deep snow/Sand, and Trail. includes a hitch, a trailer wiring har- The rough-terrain modes give the Exness, and a trailer sway control system. plorer a modicum of help on adverse The 2025 Explorer comes standard surfaces. Fuel economy for the base with autonomous emergency braking, 2.3-litre turbo four-cylinder engine is blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, 11.9 L/100km city, 8.7 on the highway, and automatic high beams as standard and 10.4 combined. The V6 delivers equipment under the Co-Pilot360 11.3 combined.

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Funding supports culturally safe emergency responses for Indigenous Peoples To ensure inclusivity and respect for supports more inclusive for Indigenous meetings to ensure ongoing, accessible together for increased collaborative community resilience.” education.

Indigenous Peoples during emergencies, Peoples.

First Nations communities and local govProjects include: Creating cultural humility training videos The CEPF supports First Nations and local ernments throughout B.C. will receive for the Strathcona Regional District’s rec- governments to better prepare for disasters funding to strengthen cultural safety in Implementing Splatsin’s training modules onciliation framework and training plan. and reduce risks from natural hazards in local emergency-management practices. and workshops that integrate cultural These will be developed in collaboration a changing climate. In addition to Indigpractices into emergency preparedness, enous cultural safety and cultural humility “Emergencies are stressful for everyone and establishing culturally appropriate with regional partners and First Nations, training, CEPF funding also supports: impacted, and ensuring access to culturally protocols for emergency response and re- based on Maya’xala culturally centred sensitive supports is essential to people’s covery, enhancing community resilience. home studies for the Laich-kwil-tach tribes disaster-risk reduction and climate adapon north Vancouver Island. An Emergency tation; safety and well-being,” said Kelly Greene, Disaster Management Act Path Forward Strengthening relationships between Minister of Emergency Management and emergency-management staff from the workshop will also be hosted with local volunteer and composite fire departments Climate Readiness. “By providing staff equipment and training; Central Okanagan Regional District, governments in the region. and volunteers with cultural safety trainWestbank First Nation and Syilx Okana“This funding ensures First Nations are at emergency operations centre equipment ing, supports and relationship building, gan communities through team-building the table informing decisions that affect and training; we help ensure Indigenous people feel exercises. These experiences will help valued, included and cared for during foster mutual understanding and promote them, their families and their territories in public notification and evacuation-route a way that also strengthens and supports planning; and emergencies.” collaboration, prioritize inclusivity and the capacity for First Nation communities The Province is providing a total of enhance cultural sensitivity in emergency- and local governments to be true partners emergency support services equipment approximately $1 million for 20 local response situations. in emergency management,” said Chris- and training.

Indigenous cultural safety and cultural Developing in-person workshops and tine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Rela- The Province has invested $369 million humility training projects through the online training in the North Coast Re- tions and Reconciliation. “By prioritizing into the CEPF since it was established in Community Emergency and Preparedness gional District to share Tsimshian cultural cultural safety and Indigenous knowledge 2017. Approximately $301 million has Fund (CEPF). This funding will be used teachings, history and values. The training in emergency situations, emergency ser- been provided to First Nations and local

by First Nations and local governments will inform emergency-response staff and vices can be delivered in a culturally safe governments through the CEPF for apto make emergency management and council members, with pre-engagement and effective way, and move forward proximately 2,170 projects.

Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s, MLA’s statements on the Women’s Memorial March Premier David Eby has issued the fol- and break the cycle of violence through based violence and we are lowing statement in honour of the annual prevention, healing and accountability. committed to supporting Women’s Memorial March: “It is fitting that the Women’s Memorial and leading that work in “Today, hundreds of people will come March is on Valentine’s Day. Everyone we every way we can.” together on Vancouver’s Downtown East- have lost was deeply loved by their family, Jennifer Blatherwick, parside to honour and advocate for missing friends and community. In memory of all liamentary secretary for and murdered Indigenous women, girls, missing and murdered Indigenous women, Two Spirit and trans people. They will girls, Two Spirit and trans people, we re- gender equity, said: walk through the streets, pausing where commit to ending racism and gender-based “Indigenous women, girls, the missing and murdered were last seen violence so everyone in B.C. can enjoy a Two Spirit and trans people “For 33 years, the grassroots efforts of or found. They will remember, mourn and lifetime of love without the risk of being have the right to feel and be safe, and yet community members have brought us tocall for an end to racism, inequity and harmed just because of who they are.” they are at greater risk of violence. Today, gether on Feb. 14 to acknowledge violence gender-based violence.

Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous and every day, we grieve for those who against Indigenous women, girls, Two “Our government stands with survivors, Relations and Reconciliation, said: are missing and those whose lives have Spirit and trans people. We walk together supporters and the loved ones left behind “On Jan. 20, 1992, Cheryl Ann Joe, a been stolen. Through Safe and Supported: to honour those who have been murdered – and we are answering their call.

26-year-old mother of three young boys, B.C.’s gender-based violence action plan, or went missing, and survivors and their “We are taking action to end the crisis of was murdered in Vancouver’s Downtown we are continuing the vital work to address families. We need to continue working missing and murdered Indigenous women, Eastside. The Women’s Memorial March gender-based violence, systemic racism together as government to address the underlying causes of gender-based viogirls, Two Spirit and trans people by work- sparked by her death has grown to become and discrimination.” lence and racism so that every Indigenous ing in partnership with Indigenous people about every missing and murdered Indigto increase safety and supports for survi- enous woman, girl, Two Spirit and trans Joan Phillip, MLA for Vancouver-Strath- woman, girl, Two Spirit and trans person vors, uplift Indigenous-led approaches person. It is a call to action to end gender- cona, said: feels safe.”

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BCIT begins $48 million renewal of Burnaby Campus From BCIT News: https://commons. structure upgrades at BCIT today will community that enhances bcit.ca/news/2025/02/south-campus- create a cutting-edge environment to be education, supports staff infrastructure-renewal-scir/ the foundation for training and education and faculty, and fosters inand foster growth, opportunity, and bigger dustry collaboration,” said The British Columbia Institute of TechDr. Jeff Zabudsky, BCIT paychecks for all.” nology (BCIT) is beginning a major reviPresident. “We thank the talization project on the south side of its “It’s great to see schools like BCIT grow- Province of British CoBurnaby Campus, which will ultimately ing and adapting to meet the diverse needs lumbia for investing in this enrich the applied educational experience of their students,” said Bowinn Ma, Min- transformative initiative for students and further cultivate a thriv- ister of Infrastructure. “The updates to the that enables BCIT to coning work environment for employees. South Campus will enhance the student tinue to deliver on its vision The BCIT South Campus Infrastructure experience while also providing more staff of empowering people, shaping BC, and demonstrated how large-scale microgrids can complement and connect to utility netRenewal project (SCIR) provides a unique and visitors with an enriched environment, inspiring global progress.” works as well provide resilience when the opportunity to enhance public spaces, im- reflecting our government’s commitment prove accessibility, and create a more vi- to creating sustainable, inclusive, and Above ground, the campus will see more grid power is not available. The SMART brant and inclusive campus environment. resilient communities that foster growth open spaces, a restored urban greenway, a team continues to leverage the learnings campus walkway connecting the new Tall of OASIS and looks forward to sharing It will also upgrade aging infrastructure and opportunity for all.”

Timber Student Housing building to the updates on future projects soon. to ensure climate resilience and support core of campus, and upgraded wayfindAn initiative that puts people and sustainsustainability efforts. ing, bicycle networks, and accessibility Throughout the revitalization period, the ability at the forefront With a $48 million investment from the throughout public areas. Additionally, SCIR will function as a Living Lab for Province of British Columbia, this phase The project involves significant upgrades the project will support the continued students, faculty, researchers, and industry of the SCIR project encompasses the first to critical underground infrastructure in daylighting of Guichon Creek – creating partners. Students, particularly those in three of five separate zones of the project the South Campus area, including elec- a natural ecological habitat suitable for Civil Engineering, Ecological Restoration, and Construction Management, will gain with construction set to begin in early trical, gas, water, sanitary services, and salmon. stormwater systems south of Goard Way. hands-on experience through collabora2026 and to run until 2029.

These upgrades will enhance climate re- Notably – this project also marks the re- tion with industry professionals involved “Our government is committed to invest- silience and prepare the campus for future tirement of the Energy OASIS site. This with the project. ing in B.C. to strengthen and diversify it, developments. highly successful project built by BCIT’s and the best way to do that, is by investing Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team Follow the project and learn more by in the future workers of the province,” said “The South Campus Infrastructure Re- (SMART) includes a large solar panel visiting: https://www.bcit.ca/campusAnne Kang, Minister of Post Secondary newal Project is vital to BCIT’s future canopy, control systems, and EV charg- plan/major-projects/scir/ or by following: Education and Future Skills. “The infra- – creating a sustainable, interconnected ing. Over its lifespan, OASIS successfully https://www.instagram.com/bcitcpf/

Financial assistance coming for people affected by October floods Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is Applications for DFA must be submitted expanded eligibility for now available for eligible people and to the Ministry of Emergency Manage- the farming sector to inbusinesses in the City of Maple Ridge and ment and Climate Readiness within 90 clude homes owned by Township of Langley affected by flooding calendar days of the event declaration. corporations if the home due to the atmospheric river from Oct. The deadline to submit applications for is used as a primary resi18-20, 2024. this DFA event for the City of Maple dence; Ridge and the Township of Langley is Following a significant event, DFA may increased provincial concompensate for the sudden, unexpected May 14, 2025. tributions to local infraloss of uninsurable items that are essen- The Province is committed to provid- structure recovery; tial. This may include building repairs ing the necessary support and resources to a principal residence, replacement of people need to rebuild their lives after an the Province may provide City of North Vancouver essential personal effects, as well as clean emergency. The DFA program has been a portion of the project’s estimated costs up front to help communities rebuild critiup and debris removal. enhanced and expanded in recent years District of West Vancouver cal infrastructure projects faster; and to better support people and communities.

People can access specifics about the a new online portal is available to make event and can submit their DFA applica- These changes include: District of North Vancouver tion online at: https://www.gov.bc.ca/ increase in maximum DFA support avail- it easier for people and communities to apply for financial support for uninsurable disasterfinancialassistance able per claim from $300,000 to $400,000; Squamish First Nation losses after a disaster.

DFA is available to homeowners, renters, expanded eligibility for small businesses DFA was previously announced for dambusiness owners, farmers, corporation- based on minimum income; Village of Anmore ages from the same event for people, owned properties and charitable organizations to cover uninsurable disaster-related expanded annual revenue threshold for businesses and communities in: City of Port Moody losses. The program is unable to compen- small businesses from $1 million to $2 City of Port Coquitlam sate for losses for which insurance was million so more businesses can qualify reasonably and readily available.

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Longhouse Business Award: Five $2,000 Prizes for Young Business Students or Entrepreneurs The Longhouse Business Award is back sity-acquired knowledge with hands-on and this time we’ve grown the program experience, these sessions offer students to $10,000! a unique lens into modern, innovative marketing trends.”

Business students & entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for a chance to be -Austin Mallar (CTO - Longhouse) selected for 1 of 5 awards that include a commemorative framed award, $2,000 Applications due July 12th, 2025 towards your tuition or business; as well Selection will be completed in August as an invitation to our full day Branding 2025 & Digital Marketing workshop at Longhouse HQ that includes skills relevant to Requirements both the employment & entrepreneurship Be a business student or entrepreneur market today. under the age of 25 Learn from Canada’s Best Branding & Marketing Company with topics includ- Submit a Resume with a clear career obing: Growing Your Business with Story- jective and/or a Business Plan telling Branding vs Marketing | What’s the Difference? Digital Marketing | Advertis- An up to 500 word submission answering: ing in 2025 Digital Marketing | Search What does Impact mean to you?

Engine Optmization in 2025 Branding | Web Design with Wordpress & Elemen- How do you plan on making your Impact? tor Grow Fast | The Beavis Business Is there anything stopping you from makFramwork ing your Impact?

The Longhouse Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Award has grown and has been What do you want your next 3 years to renamed to the Longhouse Business look like?

Award, which selects promising business An up to 60 second video introducing students or entrepreneurs under 25 years yourself and answering “why you are of age who want to make an impact. interested in the Longhouse Business *3 of 5 awards will have preference going Award” (selfie videos are fine!) to an Indigenous applicant including First *Longhouse values those looking to grow Nations, Inuit, and Métis through impactful employment and entreApplicants will be evaluated on a rubric preneurship equally. Don’t hesitate to let valuing: vision, impact, initiative, com- us know your authentic career goals. munication, and by demonstrating a comAbout Longhouse Branding & Marketing mitment to self-growth & learning.

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-Keenan Beavis (CEO - Longhouse) For more information on the Longhouse “What excites me most about our award is Business Award and the company, visit: the opportunity it provides to young future www.longhouse.co. business leaders, especially the education workshops & exposure to our real-world Media Contact: office where they get a view into the paths B e a v i s available to them in Entrepreneurship or K e e n a n F o u n d e r & C E O, Longwith a career in Branding and Marketing.“ house Branding & Marketing press@longhouse.co -Simran Rai (COO - Longhouse)

Changes you should know about for tax-filing season For most of us, filing an income tax and your identity immediately with the docubenefit return is up there with going to the ment verification service. dentist or sitting through a day-long meetNew amounts volunteers could claim ing in terms of things we’d rather not do.

But filing your tax return and paying any Did you complete at least 200 combined tax you owe on time is important, so that hours as a volunteer firefighter or a searchyou receive any benefit and credit pay- and-rescue volunteer? If so, the amount ments, and avoid penalties and interest. your credit is based on has increased from The deadline to file your 2024 tax return $3,000 to $6,000. is April 30, 2025. As it approaches, here Short-term rentals are three changes to keep in mind.

Renting your home or vacation property through short-term rental sites is very If you’re registered for an online account common. However, if you operate a nonwith the Canada Revenue Agency, you’ll compliant short-term rental property, be able to use the new online chat service you cannot deduct any related expenses in your account to discuss specific ques- incurred during the portion of the tax year tions and issues with a live agent without where it is non-compliant. For 2024, there having to call. is an exception that as long as your propDon’t have an account yet? It’s now easier erty became compliant with the applicable to register to manage your personal tax laws of the municipality or province where 7 7 5 - 4 7 6 9 information online. Instead of waiting for it is located by December 31, 2024, you “The biggest value is the workshops; an ( 7 7 8 ) excellent opportunity to merge univer- www.longhouse.co a security code in the mail, you can verify are considered compliant for all of 2024.

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Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation & Abbotsford Division of Family Practice Host “Health Talks 101” – A Day of Medical Enlightenment Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, in collaboration with Abbotsford Division of Family Practice, is thrilled to announce “Health Talks 101: A Day of Medical Enlightenment” a free public information forum taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Garden Park Tower in Abbotsford.

Primary Care Network (PCN): Representatives from the PCN will discuss how this collaborative network of family physicians and healthcare professionals works to provide patients with comprehensive and coordinated care.

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 Time: 8am Location: Garden Park Tower, Abbotsford

Cost: Free HPV Education & Screening: Information This informative event will provide attendees on HPV prevention and early detection will Registration: www.fvhcf.ca/healthtalks with valuable insights into various aspects of be available, emphasising the importance of health and well-being, delivered by leading The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundaproactive health measures. medical professionals. tion raises funds for vital equipment Dr. Harbir Sian: An experienced optometrist and programs funded or endorsed by the “Health Talks 101” aims to empower the community with knowledge, fostering a proactive with expertise in ocular disease, pediatrics, Fraser Health Authority. They serve the and primary care, Dr. Sian will share valuable communities of Abbotsford, Mission, approach to health management. insights into maintaining optimal eye health Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison The day will feature an impressive lineup of and the critical role of optometry.

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South Asian Health and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know February is Heart Month, a time to raise dishes loaded with ghee or cream increase they sit all day, and physical activity is responsibilities, and financial pressures. awareness about the importance of heart the risk of heart problems. White rice and often ignored. Walking for 30 minutes a This stress can lead to high blood pressure, health and to focus on ways we can keep white flour rotis raise blood sugar levels, day, doing some light strength exercises, which is bad for the heart. Simple steps our hearts strong. Heart disease affects which can lead to diabetes, a condition or even dancing bhangra can help keep like deep breathing, meditation, or spendnearly all of us at some point, whether that goes hand in hand with heart disease. the heart strong. Exercise doesn’t have to ing time with loved ones can help reduce personally or through a loved one. It is the Sweet treats like jalebi, gulab jamun, and be boring, staying active can be enjoyable stress and protect heart health. second leading cause of death for both men sugar-filled chai add even more strain on and social too.

Finally, regular check-ups with a doctor and women in Canada, making it crucial the body.

Dr. Holden Chow, a local family doctor, are essential. A lot of people wait until to take steps toward prevention.

But the good news is that you don’t have and Vice Chair of the Abbotsford Divi- they feel sick to see a doctor, but by then, Heart disease is a major health concern, to stop eating our favorite foods, you just sion of Family Practices, stresses the im- it might be too late. Getting blood presbut for South Asians, it is an even bigger need to make small changes. Using whole portance of prevention. He says, “There sure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels issue. Research has shown that South wheat flour instead of white, switching to have been amazing advancements in the checked regularly can catch problems Asians are more likely to develop heart healthier oils like mustard or olive oil, and treatment of heart disease. But if you have early before they become serious. problems at a younger age compared to grilling or baking food instead of frying a heart attack, it still profoundly changes others. This higher risk is due to a mix of can make a big difference. Adding more your life. I love it when we can do things Heart disease is a serious issue in our family history, diet, and lifestyle choices. lentils, beans, and vegetables into meals like stopping smoking, getting more community, but small changes can make Many of these factors can be improved can also help lower the risk of heart dis- active, or taking medications to lower a big difference. Eating better, moving by making small but meaningful changes. ease. Cutting back on salt and using spices someone’s blood pressure or cholesterol more, managing stress, and seeing a doctor like turmeric, garlic, and ginger for flavor levels to prevent and reduce the risk of regularly can help keep our hearts strong.

One of the biggest contributors to heart can keep food tasty while improving heart heart disease.”

By taking care of ourselves today, we can disease in our community is diet. Tra- health. live longer, healthier lives and set a good Another important part of heart health example for future generations. ditional Indian food is delicious but can often be unhealthy. Fried foods like pa- Lack of exercise is another big issue. A is managing stress. Many people face koras and samosas, buttery parathas, and large number of people have jobs where high levels of stress due to work, family

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Surrey Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing female, Simardeep Dhami

Simardeep Dhami was discovered missing this morning and was last seen on February 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 pm leaving her residence in the 12200 block 97A Avenue, Surrey. She has not been seen or heard from since.

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a heavy build. She has long black hair and brown eyes (see attached photo). She was last seen wearing a long light-colored, possibly beige jacket, and light-colored, possibly beige pants.

Simardeep was carrying a pink handbag and a black backpack.

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Welcome to Gables! Affordable Townhome in West Abbotsford. Shows Great! This unit features 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms, huge & bright living area, dining area, spacious kitchen with tons of storage, good size nook, laundry room, sundecks with relaxing mountain views and amazing evening sunsets. Other features- No age restrictions, Great Neighborhood, Pet Friendly Complex, Tons of Visitor Parking, 2 Parking spots (1 Covered Single Garage PLUS 1 on Driveway), In Suite Laundry, Well Maintained Complex & much more. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, restaurants, malls, parks & easy access to hwy.

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Brooklyn! Built in 2012. This unit features 2 beds/ 2 baths PLUS Den, spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, dining, ensuite laundry & covered balcony! Other features- well maintained complex, 1 underground parking stall, storage, gated entrance, centrally located and much more. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, restaurants, malls, parks & easy access to highway.

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Built in 2014, Well kept & well maintained Town home in West Abbotsford. This home features 3 bedrooms/ 3 bathrooms PLUS 1 Den with a nice floor plan. Main floor features cozy living room, modern kitchen concept with quartz counter tops & tons of storage, dining area, powder room & a sunny sundeck for entertainment. Top floor has 3 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an ensuite in the master Plus 1 Den. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, malls, parks, restaurants, public transit & easy access to highway.

Corner Unit- LakePointe Villas! Welcome to this Great well maintained complex with massive units. This Huge Rancher w/bsmt style home features 3 beds/3 baths with an ensuite & walk in closet in the master, huge living big storage room for your extras. Other features- Corner unit, 3 Fireplaces, tons of windows, double garage, big sunny sundeck, walkout basement to patio & backyard, visitor parking just beside this unit, relaxing fountain by the entrance, recreation center & much more. No age restrictions! Close to schools, shopping, recreation, malls, parks, public transit & freeway.

Very attractive 2 storey house on large 6000 sq. ft. level lot. 3 large bedrooms upstairs/ 3 bath (2 pcs powder on the main) Fenced in backyard and your inviting covered deck will be amazing for entertaining. Air conditioning & 2 fireplaces lend to the coziness in this home. Laundry on main & den. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, restaurants, High Street Mall, Auto mall, Walmart, pubs, parks, public transit & easy access to hwy. You'll love it this one and want to call it home!!

Cascade Green! Neat & Clean Corner Ground Level Unit.

Affordable and great starter home in a friendly neighborhood which is perfect to raise your kids. 2 Bedrooms/ 2 full bathrooms with an ensuite in the master, good size living space, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, laundry room & a balcony. Some of the updates are new laminate flooring, new paint, new blinds, new dishwasher, new washer, new ceiling lights in the living area, new Gas Fireplace. Close to all levels of schools, shopping, stadium, malls, recreation, public transit & parks. Easy to show.

Welcome to Hartwell at Westridge! This unit features 3 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an en suite in the master, modern open kitchen layout with granite counter tops & tons of storage, dining area, bright living room, sunny sundeck to relax plus 3 Parking Spots (Garage/ Double Tandem & Driveway). Rentals allowed; this is a great buy for first time buyers, investors or anyone looking for great value. The clubhouse features a full gym, fitness center, hot tub, pool, pet wash, floor hockey rink and MORE!! Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, parks, trails, High Street Mall & easy access to highway.

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This residence is located in a secluded cul-de-sac, offering peace of mind for families with children playing outside. Some renovations for the kitchen include new cabinets and a kitchen island. Inside, there's over 2100 square feet of living space, comprising 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main floor boasts a separate living room, family room, a generous bedroom, powder room, and kitchen. Upstairs, there are four more sizable bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. The standout feature of this property is undoubtedly its spacious private backyard. The location is fantastic and puts you within walking distance to all three levels of schools, parks, High Street mall, Sikh Temple, and Highway 1!

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2019 Quality Built with modern concept Townhome in West Abbotsford. This unit features 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an ensuite in the master. Main floor features- bright living area, open kitchen & dining layout, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops & tons of storage and a relaxing sunny sundeck. Upper floor has 2 good size bedrooms/ 1 bathroom. Lower floor has a laundry area & 1 bathroom. Other features- 2 parking spots (Single

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GREAT LOCATION !!! West Abbotsford. This Rancher Style Ground Floor townhome features 3 bedrooms/ 2 full bathrooms with an ensuite in the master, spacious living room, dining area, kitchen with tons of storage, laundry room & a patio to relax. Well maintained complex, spacious unit, family friendly neighborhood, tons of visitors parking & much more. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, parks, trails, High Street Mall, restaurants, Cineplex & easy access to highway.

2 Storey w/basement home in West Abbotsford. This home features 6 beds/ 4 baths & a nice backyard for entertainment. Main floor features- welcoming foyer, spacious living area, dining, kitchen with tons of storage, bright family room, nook, powder & laundry room. Top floor has 4 spacious bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an ensuite in the master. Basement has big living area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, storage area & has a separate entrance from outside. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, parks, malls, public transit, Cineplex, trails, restaurants and easy access to highway.

High Quality Built Family Home in Sullivan Heights. This home features 8 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms. Main floor features- welcoming foyer, spacious living area with high ceiling, dining, family room, kitchen with a big island in the middle and tons of storage, pantry, spice kitchen, 1 bedroom, full bath. Upstairs features- 4 beds & 3 baths. Downstairs features- 2 bedrooms suite Plus 1 bedroom suite as great mortgage helpers. Close to Schools, Restaurants, Shopping, Recreation, Public Transit, Bell Performance Centre and much more.

Big lot with potential to subdivide and rezone under Urban 3 -infill (Potential to Build Two Homes). Please check with city hall for the possibility. Central Abbotsford, fully updated solid home has Living Room, Family Room, Big Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Dining Area, 5 bedrooms, 3 Bath, Rec Room, Hold for future development or subdivide now.

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FRASER HEALTH WELCOMES INTERIM PRESIDENT AND CEO SURREY – Fraser Health is announcing that, effective immediately, the board and Dr. Victoria Lee have mutually agreed that she will be moving on from Fraser Health to pursue other opportunities. Dr. Lynn Stevenson has been appointed as interim president and chief executive officer at Fraser Health. Following her appointment as president and CEO in 2018, Dr. Lee guided Fraser Health through the COVID-19 pandemic and a range of transformational changes including more than $15 billion in multi-year large capital investments, a system-wide digital twin, and planetary health strategy. “We would like to thank Dr. Lee for her leadership over the past six and a half years and on behalf of everyone at Fraser Health we wish her well,” said Jim Sinclair, Board Chair, Fraser Health.

“We are grateful Dr. Stevenson will be joining the organization, and the Board will be working quickly to recruit a new permanent president and CEO as quickly Dr. Lynn Stevenson has held senior and as possible.” “As I embark on an exciting executive positions with B.C’s health care new chapter in my career, I'm filled with system spanning three decades. She is an immense pride and gratitude for the remark- Adjunct Professor in UBC’s Master of able achievements we've accomplished Health Administration program and fortogether at Fraser Health over the past 15 merly served as Associate Deputy Minister years. Our journey has been extraordinary, of Health responsible for a portfolio providmarked by innovation and unwavering com- ing leadership to health services throughout mitment to finding integrative solutions for B.C. Prior to this, Lynn held senior and our patients, families and communities,” executive positions in Island Health, Fraser said Dr. Lee. “The dedication of our 50,000 Health, and BC Cancer. Lynn has served Fraser Health staff, medical professionals, on several boards including Board Chair and volunteers continues to inspire me of the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare daily. I have the utmost confidence in our Improvement (CFHI), and Health Excelexceptional leadership team and Dr. Lynn lence Canada and appointed member of the Stevenson in enhancing the health and well- College of Dental Surgeons of BC. She is being of our communities." currently a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders board and Chairs the Quick facts: Health Employers Association of BC Board.

• Dr. Stevenson’s health system leadership spans three decades. She is a Health Lynn is an RN by profession and has a PhD Administration professor at UBC, former with a research focus on organizational Associate Deputy Minister of Health, and change, practice, and leadership. She is a former health authority senior executive Fellow of the Canadian College of Health with experience at Island Health, Fraser Leaders, a CFHI EXTRA Fellow and Certified corporate director (ICD-D). About Health, and BC Cancer.

Fraser Health: We recognize that Fraser • Dr. Stevenson has chaired or co-chaired Health provides care on the traditional, numerous health-related advisory and ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast advocacy committees, including the Brit- Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is ish Columbia Academic Health Council home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser (2011-2014), the Canadian Foundation for Salish region.

Healthcare Improvement (2016-2020) and Healthcare Excellence Canada (2019-2021). Fraser Health is dedicated to serving all Indigenous people, and honours the unique • She is currently a member of the Canadian cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit College of Health Leaders Board and chairs living within the Fraser Salish region. Our the Health Employers Association of BC hospital and community-based services are Board. delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving A backgrounder follows. our patients, families and communities.

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Time Management: The Key to Success and Well-being In today's fast-paced world, where the time management is setting clear, specific demands of work, education, and personal goals. Without defined goals, it’s easy life often seem overwhelming, mastering to get distracted or sidetracked by less the art of time management has become important tasks. When setting goals, it’s essential. Whether it’s juggling deadlines, crucial to break them down into smaller, attending meetings, or making time for manageable steps. For example, instead family and hobbies, the way we man- of setting a broad goal like "finish the age our time can significantly affect our project," break it down into "write the productivity, mental health, and overall outline," "conduct research," or "create the well-being. The importance of time man- presentation slides." This approach helps agement cannot be overstated, and it is a create a sense of accomplishment as each skill everyone should learn and practice. step is completed, leading to increased motivation and focus. Effective time Time management involves organizing and management also involves eliminating planning how to divide our time between various tasks and activities. At its core, it’s distractions. In today’s digital age, distracabout prioritizing what matters most and tions are everywhere, from social media to allocating time in a way that minimizes endless notifications on our smartphones. stress and maximizes efficiency. For many These interruptions can derail focus and people, the first challenge is recognizing waste valuable time. By setting boundarthat time is a limited resource. Unlike ies—such as turning off phone notificamoney or material possessions, once time tions during work hours or setting specific is lost, it cannot be regained. Therefore, times for checking emails—individuals managing time effectively is not just about can regain control of their time. Creatworking harder, but working smarter. ing a designated workspace free from distractions also promotes better focus One of the most effective strategies for and efficiency

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Ausny ikhf ik bMbeI ivc ri- pihly QF ‘qy sI, Bfv kuwl imlf ky qIjy igaf. bMglf dyÈ vloN XunYsko nUM POrn ieh hMidaF Auh pMjfbI nhIN sI boldf, pr jdoN sQfn ‘qy sI. sMn 2011 dy aMkiVaF muqfibk suJfa Byijaf igaf ik sfzI mfq BfÈf nUM Auh kYnyzf afieaf, qF ieQy af ky nf isrÌ pMjfbI bolx vfilaF dI igxqI 459, 990 ies idn bxdf siqkfr imilaf hY, ies leI pMjfbI bolx hI lwigaf, sgoN pMjfbI iPlmF sI, jd ik cInI BfeIcfry vloN bolIaF jfx ies idn nUM aMqrrfÈtrI mF bolI idvs vjoN vwl vI AuqÈfhq ho igaf. rjq bydI ny ikhf vflIaF BfÈfvF ‘c kYNtnIË bolx vfly 388, mnfieaf jfvy. 17 nvMbr 1999 nUM jnrl ik Aus nUM aqy Aus vrgy anykF hornF nUM 935 aqy mYNzrIn bolx vfly 255,160 sn. pMj sflF mgroN 2016 dy aMkiVaF anusfr kfnPrMs ivwc XunYsko vwloN, 21 PrvrI nUM mF kYnyzf ny pMjfb nfl juiVaf hY. pMjfbI bolx vfilaF dI igxqI 18[2 ÌIsdI ivc apxy ÌfrmF ivc mF bolI pMjfbI ilK bolI idvs vwjoN mnfAux df smrQn dy idwqf kY n y z f dIaF vw K -vw K smy N dIaF mrdvDx nfl ieh sMiKaf 543, 495 ho geI qy skdy hn. kYnyzf dy pMjfbI mIzIey vloN vfrigaf. ies idn sMsfr pwDr ‘qy hr iKwqy ivwc afpxI-afpxI mF bolI pRqI ÈrDf qy snmfn mÈumfrIaF dy aMkVy ieQy pMjfbI dI qrwkI mihË 85,505 hor pMjfbIaF ny, pMj sflF ‘c vfr pRcfrn dy bfvjUd, bhuq sfry pMjfbI dI gvfhI Brdy hn. ienHF anusfr ipCly mF-bolI pMjfbI ilKvfeI. dUjy pfsy mYNzrIn kfgËF ‘c afpxI mF-bolI ilKvfAux qoN hI vjoN ieh idhfVf mnfieaf jFdf hY. iqMn dhfikaF ivc pMjfbI bolx vfilaF dI bolx vfly 610,835 aqy kYNtnIË bolx vfly Gysl mfr jFdy hn. jy ruJfn iehI irhf qF ivÈv pwDr ‘qy vwK-vwK dyÈF dy lokF igxqI kYnyzf dI kuwl igxqI dy ihsfb nfl 594,030 dI igxqI qwk phuMc gey. ieMj pM2026 dI mrdmÈumfrI ivc pMjfbI bolI df duafrf awjkwlH lgBg 6500 BfÈfvF bo- 0[43 ÌIsdI qoN 2 ÌIsdI dy nyVy jf phuMcI jfbI bolx vfly qIjy QF qoN pMjvyN ‘qy af izgy, pMjvF sQfn vI Kuwsx ‘c dyr nhIN lwgxI. lIaF jFdIaF hn, ijnHF bfry XUnYsko ny hY. kYnyzf dI mOjUdf smyN afbfdI 4 kroV 15 jd ik qIjI qy cOQI QF mYNzrIn qy kYNtnIË irport jfrI kIqI hY. ivÈv ivwc sB qoN lwK qwk phuMc cuwkI hY. jykr kYnyzf ‘c pMjf- ny lY leI. 21 meI 2021 dI mrdmÈumfrI dUjI gwl ieh hY ik pMjfbI kYnyzf ‘c ajy vwD bolIaF jfx vflIaF BfÈfvF ivwc pMjfbI bIaF vloN afpxI mF-bolI pMjfbI ilKvfAux dI gwl krdy hF, qF aMkiVaF dy ihsfb nfl vI ivdyÈI BfÈf hI hY, kYnyzIan BfÈf vjoN mfvI hY. ieh 11vyN sQfn ‘qy afAuNdI hY. iewk dy aMkiVaF ‘qy nËr mfrIey qF ieh 1991 pMjfbI bolx vfilaF dI igxqI 942,170 nqf hfsl nhIN kr skI. ieh gwl iËkrXog aMdfËy anusfr pMjfbI ivÈv dy 15 kroV qoN ivc 113, 220 (0[43 ÌIsdI), 1996 ivc pMjvyN sQfn ‘qy hY. iewQy ieh vI dwsxf ËrUrI hY ik kYnyzf ‘c do muwK BfÈfvF aMgryËI qy vwD lokF vwloN bolI jfx vflI BfÈf hY. kYnyzf 201, 780 (0[70 ÌIsdI), 2001 ivc 271, hY ik ies vrg ivc aMgryËI aqy PrYNc qoN PrYNc dÌqrI rUp ‘c srkfrI BfÈfvF hn, ivc pMjfbI bolI dI cVHdI klf dIaF ims- 220 (0[90 ÌIsdI), 2006 ivc 367, 505 mgroN, qIjy nMbr ‘qy spYinÈ (1,171,450) pr ieQy rfÈtrI BfÈf dy nFa ‘qy JgVy KVHy flF pMjfb dI DrqI ‘qy vI idwqIaF jFdIaF (1[18 ÌIsdI), 2011 ivc 459, 990 (1[30 aqy cOQy nMbr ‘qy mYNzrIn cInI bolI (987, krn vflf aijhf koeI ryVkf nhIN, ijvyN ik hn. 8 julfeI 1994 vfly idn kYnyzf dy sUby ÌIsdI) 2016 ivc 543, 495 (1[7 ÌIsdI) 300) hY. 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Be cautious about what you bring to an end or the way in which you go about winding something up, especially if you think it will open up more choices. The situation will have to be revisited mid April next year.

Other things would have changed by then.

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Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..

New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.

Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.

You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there.

Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.

There can be a willingness to let something go that has been a personal priority but doesn’t fit well with someone else. It will be more important to establish underlying stability in situations involving others. This can be temporary as other opportunities to focus on your wishes will arise next year from January to April. Patience can pay off.

Something needs to be put into place once and for all so that you know what needs to be spent rather than other things coming up all the time. Whatever you do now can create changes that may not be fully implemented until next year, between January and April.

You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.

The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.

There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step.

There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.

Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage.

New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.

It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through.

New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity.

This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.

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Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey “B.C. has continued to show strength with for January 2025: a gain of 10,300 private-sector jobs in “We’re standing strong and defend- January – the third largest increase among ing British Columbians, workers, and provinces. B.C. has gained 178,900 industries against tariff threats from the private-sector jobs since July 2017.

United States. We are encouraged by the news that there will be a 30-day pause on “B.C. has also gained 19,900 full-time the tariffs. Now, it’s full steam ahead on jobs since December 2024, the secondstrengthening our economy to defend B.C. highest increase in full-time jobs among provinces. from this threat.

“We are fast-tracking major economic “B.C.’s unemployment rate is 6.0%, one projects to deliver good paying, family- of the lowest unemployment rates among puts all of this at risk. That’s why we’re jurisdiction, with the intention of achievsupporting jobs throughout the entire provinces and below the national average taking action to defend B.C. jobs in the ing an agreement where regulations can province and we are working hard to get of 6.6%. B.C.’s average hourly wage is face of this threat. The Committee on In- be mutually recognized that will cover all B.C. goods to new markets, including the $37.53, the highest among provinces. ternal Trade meeting last Friday provided goods and services sold or used in Canada. ongoing push to knock down trade barriers within Canada. So many people are “Today's Labour Force Survey data shows an opportunity to boldly move forward to “British Columbia has been a leader in recoming together to buy B.C. and support a growth of 8,700 jobs in manufacturing, unlock markets and the flow of goods and ducing internal trade barriers and is one of 6,100 in retail trade and 5,200 in construc- services between provinces and territories.

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Supportive-living home for people with brain injuries coming to Parksville People living with significant health challenges because of an acquired brain injury will soon have access to improved care and rehabilitation-focused support through a new purpose-built supportive-living home.

Connect Parksville will be a 28-bed facility, with the remaining beds available to nonIsland Health clients. Parksville council approved rezoning for the site at 365 Moilliet St. in October 2024.

“Receiving care as close to home as possible makes a huge difference for people recovering from injuries, especially one as serious as a brain injury,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “That’s why we’re bringing dedicated and rehabilitation-focused brain injury programs to community settings like Parksville.

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As part of the Island Health contract, Connect will offer 24-hour support services for 16 clients living with brain injuries. This includes eight short-term bedrooms for individuals transitioning to independent living and eight long-term bedrooms for individuals requiring ongoing care. The facility will serve clients from central and north Vancouver Island.

The comprehensive brain injury program will offer a range of therapies, including occupational, physio, speech-language and recreational programs, as well as social work and psychology services. The people supported by Connect Parksville will also receive personal care, medication management, lifeskills training, and opportunities for cultural and social activities.

Following a request-for-proposals process for 16 beds and a service provider, Island Health awarded a contract to Connect Communities, a Langley-based organization that specializes in providing services for people living with brain injuries. Connect will construct a condostyle supportive-living home where staff will deliver 24/7 intensive care aimed at improving Construction began in January 2025, with wellness, and promoting independent living Connect Parksville estimated to open in and community integration.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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˘ Ú∆ ÓÀ˘ Áπ÷∆ ’È Á≈ ¡«Ë’≈ “‹≈√»√∆” ’∂◊≈ Ó∂Ë≈ Ù≥’ «’√∂ È‘∆∫ : ¬∆Ù≈ Ó≈ÒÚ∆¡≈

«ÎÒÓ “ABÚ∆∫ Î∂Ò” È≈Ò Íz«√ºË∆ ‘≈√Ò ’È Ú≈Ò∆ Ó∂Ë≈ Ù≥’ ‹ÒÁ ‘∆ ÈÚ∆∫ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ «ÈÓ ’Ω È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’∂◊∆Õ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ «Úº’∆ ’ΩÙÒ Á∂ Ì≈ √≥È∆ ’ΩÙÒ Óπº÷ ̱«Ó’≈ ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞ ‰ ◊∂ Õ «¬‘ «¬º ’ «‚‡À’«‡Ú ’≈Ó∂‚∆ «ÎÒÓ ‘À, «‹√ Á∆ Ù»«‡≥◊ ≈‹√Ê≈È «Úº⁄ Ù∞» ‘Ø ⁄πº’∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ Á≈ Ȫ ¡‹∂ ÂÀ¡ È‘∆∫ ‘Ø«¬¡≈ ‘À Í «¬√ ˘ Ò’ÙÓ‰ ¿∞‡∂’ ¡Â∂ ‡∆√∆∆˜ ÚºÒØ∫ ÍzØ«‚¿±√ ’∆Â≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ √≥È∆, «ÈÓ ¡Â∂ Ó∂Ë≈ Í«‘Ò∆ Ú≈ «¬’º·∂ ’≥Ó ’ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ «¯ÒÓ «Úº⁄ Ó∂Ë≈ Á∆ ̱«Ó’≈ Ï≈∂ «¬º’ √»Â Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ ¿∞√ Á∆ ̱«Ó’≈ Ï‘∞ ӑºÂÚÍ»È ‘À ¡Â∂ ¿∞‘ «¬√ «Úº⁄ «¬º’ ‹≈√»√ Á∆ ̱«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈ √’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «¬√ Â∑ª Á≈ «’Á≈ Í«‘Òª ’Á∂ È‘∆∫ «ÈÌ≈«¬¡≈, «¬√ Ò¬∆ ¿∞‘ «¬√ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ’≈Î∆ ¿∞ÂÙ≈«‘ ‘ÀÕ «˜’ÔØ◊ ‘À «’ Ó∂Ë≈ ’≈Î∆ √Ó∂∫ ÂØ∫ «ÎÒÓª ”⁄ √◊Ó ‘À Í ¿∞√ Á∆ ¡√Ò Í¤≈‰ «ÎÒÓ “ABÚ∆∫ Î∂Ò” ”⁄ ¿∞È∑ª Á∆ “ÙË≈ ‹ØÙ∆” Á∂ «’Á≈ È∂ «ÁºÂ∆ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Òª«’, ¿∞√˘ Ô’∆È È‘∆∫

‘∞≥Á≈ «’ ¿∞√Á∆ «’√Ó ≈ÂØ-≈ «÷Û ◊¬∆ ‘ÀÕ ÈØ«¬‚≈ Á∆ «‘‰ Ú≈Ò∆ Ó∂Ë≈ Ï⁄ÍÈ ÂØ∫ ‘∆ ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆ ωÈ≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ √∆ Í «¬‘ √ÎÒÂ≈ ¿∞√ Ò¬∆ ¡≈√≈È È‘∆∫ √∆Õ ÈÀÙÈÒ «¬≥√‡∆«⁄¿±‡ ¡≈Î ÎÀÙÈ ‡À’È≈ÒØ‹∆ ÂØ∫ ÎÀÙÈ «‚˜≈¬∆«Èß◊ Á≈ ’Ø√ ’È ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á Ó∂Ë≈ È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ¡À’«‡≥◊ Á∂ √πÍÈ∂ ˘ Í»≈ ’È Ò¬∆ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ ‹≈‰ Á≈ ÎÀ√Ò≈ ’∆Â≈ Í «¬‘ √Î «¬≥È≈ ¡≈√≈È È‘∆∫ √∆Õ «¬√ ’≈ÓÔ≈Ï∆ Ò¬∆ ¿∞√ ˘ «’≥È≈ √≥ÿÙ ’È≈ «Í¡≈, «¬√ Ï≈∂ Ù≈«¬Á ÒØ’ ÿº‡ ‹≈‰Á∂ ‘ÈÕ “ABÚ∆∫ Î∂Ò” Á∆ «Ò∆˜ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ≈ÂØ-≈ √È√È∆ ω ‹≈‰ Ï≈∂ Ó∂Ë≈ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ÒØ’ ¿∞√ Á∂ √¯ Ï≈∂ È‘∆∫ ‹≈‰Á∂ ‘ÈÕ ¿∞√È∂ B@AI «Úº⁄ «Ïz«‡Ù «Ó≥È∆-√∆∆˜ “Ï∆⁄Ó ‘≈¿±√” È≈Ò ¡≈͉∂ ¡Á≈’≈∆ ’∆¡ Á∆ Ù∞  » ¡ ≈ ’∆Â∆Õ «¬√ ÂØ ∫ Ï≈¡Á ¿∞ ‘ «ÎÒÓ “Ù≈Á∆√Ê≈È” ¡Â∂ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ “«ÁÒ Ï∂’≈” ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¬∆Õ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ∫ B@AH «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉∂ ¡Á≈’≈∆ ’∆¡ Á∆ Ù∞»¡≈ ’∆Â∆Õ ÓÀ˘ È‘∆∫ Òº◊Á≈ «’ ÓÀ∫ ≈ÂØ-≈ √È√È∆ ω ◊¬∆ ‘ª, Ϻ√ «¬‘ ‘À «’ ÒØ’ Ó∂∂ √¯ Ï≈∂ È‘∆∫ ‹≈‰Á∂Õ ≈ÂØ≈ «¬º’ ÙÏÁ ‘À, «¬√ Ò¬∆ Ó∂∆ ≈ª Í≥‹ √≈Ò ¶Ï∆¡ª √È¢

√ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ÂØ∫ Í«‘Òª «˜≥Á◊∆ √Ω÷∆ ‘∞≥Á∆ √∆ : √ÒÓ≈È

ÏΩÒ∆Ú∞º‚ ¡Á≈’≈ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È È∂ «’‘≈ «’ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ Á∆¡ª ÍØ√‡ª ”Â∂ √’Ø«Òß◊ ’Á∂ «‘‰≈ «ÁÓ≈◊∆ Ó≈ Ú◊≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ÂØ∫ «ÏȪ «˜≥Á◊∆ √≈Á∆ ¡Â∂ √Ω÷∆ √∆Õ EI √≈Ò≈ ¡Á≈’≈ ¡≈͉∂ ÌÂ∆‹∂ ¡‘≈È ÷≈È ¡Â∂ ¿∞ √ Á∂ ÁØ√ª È≈Ò “‚≥Ï «ÏzÔ≈È∆” ÍΩ‚’≈√‡ ”Â∂ ◊ºÒÏ≈ ’ «‘≈ √∆Õ «˜’ÔØ◊ ‘À «’ ¡Á≈’≈ Á∂ Î∂√Ïπº’, “¡À’√” ¡Â∂ «¬≥√‡≈◊z≈Ó ÷≈Â∂ ”Â∂ ’∞ºÒ AF ’ØÛ ÎØÒØ¡˜ ‘ÈÕ Ô»«‡¿±Ï ⁄ÀµÈÒ ”Â∂ «¬√ ÍΩ‚’≈√‡ ÁΩ≈È ◊ºÒÏ≈ ’«Á¡ª ¡Á≈’≈ È∂ «’‘≈,“√ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ÂØ∫ Í«‘Òª Â∞‘≈˘ «¬‘ È‘∆∫ √∆ ÍÂ≈ «’ ’Ω‰ «’ºÊ∂ ¡Â∂ «’√ È≈Ò «◊¡≈ √∆Õ ‘∞‰ Â∞√∆∫ ¡≈͉≈ ÎØÈ ⁄πº’Ø ¡Â∂ Â∞√∆∫ «‹√ ˘ Î≈ÒØ ’∆Â≈ ‘Ø«¬¡≈ ‘À, ¿∞‘ «’ºÊ∂ «◊¡≈, «’√ ˘ «Ó«Ò¡≈ «¬√ Ï≈∂

«¬º’ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á «¬º’ ÍØ√‡ ≈‘∆∫ Â∞‘≈˘ √≈∆ ‹≈‰’≈∆ «ÓÒ ‹≈Ú∂ ◊ ∆Õ” √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È ˘ ¿∞√ Á∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª “ÓÀÈ∂ «Í¡≈ ’∆¡≈”, “‡≈¬∆◊”, “Ï‹≥◊∆ Ì≈¬∆‹≈È” ¡Â∂ “Úª«‡‚” ’ ’∂ ‹≈«‰¡≈ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ Â∞‘≈˘ ¡≈͉∂ ¡Â∆ Á≈ ÏØfi È‘∆∫ ⁄πº’‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘À √◊Ø∫ «¬√ ÂØ∫ «√º÷‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ÍΩ‚’≈√‡ ÁΩ≈È √ÒÓ≈È È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ÌÂ∆‹∂ ¡‘≈È ÷≈È ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ ÁØ√ª ˘ «‘≥Á∆ È≈ ÏØÒ‰ Ò¬∆ «fiÛ«’¡≈Õ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈,“Â∞√∆∫ ’∞fi Ú∆ ÏØÒØ ÓÀ∫ Â∞‘≈‚∆ «‘≥Á∆ √‘∆ ’ª◊≈Õ Â∞‘≈˘ ÙÓ Ó«‘√»√ ’È∆ ⁄≈‘∆Á∆ ‘À «’ Â∞‘≈˘ «‘≥Á∆ È‘∆∫ ¡≈¿πªÁ∆Õ Â∞‘≈˘ «‘≥Á∆ ÏØÒ‰ Ú≈Ò∂ ÁÙ’ª Á≈ Ú∆ «ı¡≈Ò º ÷ ‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ”

“◊≥Ë≈∆” «Úº⁄ √‡≥‡ ’Á∆ «Á÷≈¬∆ Á∂Ú◊∂ ∆ Â≈Í√∆

¡Á≈’≈≈ Â≈Í√∆ Í≥ȱ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “◊≥Ë≈∆” «Úº⁄ √‡≥‡ ’Á∆ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆Õ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ Ò∂«÷’≈ Â∂ «ÈÓ≈Â≈ ’«È’≈ «„ºÒØ∫ È∂ √Àµ‡ ÂØ∫ ’∞fi fiÒ’∆¡ª √ªfi∆¡ª ’∆Â∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ ’«È’≈ È∂ √‡≥‡ ’È Ò¬∆ Â≈Í√∆ Á∆ ÙÒ≈ÿ≈ ’∆Â∆Õ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ““¿∞‘ ‰≈¡Í»È √∆È Á∆ Ù»«‡≥◊ ’ ‘∂ √È, «‹√ ”⁄ ’≥Ë ”Â∂ ⁄Û∑È≈ √∆ ¡Â∂ «¬‘ Â≈Í√∆ ˘ ’È≈ «Í¡≈Õ”” ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ““«ÏȪ «’√∂ «‘√Ò ÂØ∫ Â≈Í√∆ Í«‘Ò∆ Ú≈ ”⁄ ’≥Ë ”Â∂ ⁄∆Â∂ Úª◊ ⁄Û∑ ◊¬∆Õ ÓÀ∫ ¿∞√ «ÁÈ √Àµ‡ ”Â∂ √∆Õ «‹Ú∂∫ ‘∆ Ù≈‡ ’º«‡¡≈ «◊¡≈ ª Í»≈ √Àµ‡ Â≈Û∆¡ª È≈Ò ◊»‹ ≥ ¿∞µ«·¡≈Õ”” ¿∞√ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈, ““«¬‘ Á∂÷‰≈ ÍzÌ≈ÚÙ≈Ò∆ √∆Õ Â≈Í√∆ ”⁄ ÷≈√ ÎπÂ∆Ò≈͉ ‘À, ‹Ø ◊≥Ë≈∆ Ò¬∆ ¿∞√ Á∆ ⁄؉ ˘ √‘∆ Á√≈¿πªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∂ «’Á≈ È≈Ò ‘ «¬’ ˘ ‘À≈È ’È Ú≈Ò∆ ‘À, ‘≈Òª«’ ¿∞√ È∂ ¡«‹‘∆ ̱«Ó’≈ Í«‘Òª ’Á∂ È‘∆∫ «ÈÌ≈¬∆Õ”” ’«È’≈ È∂ «’‘≈, ““◊≥Ë≈∆” «ÁÒ⁄√Í ’‘≈‰∆ ‘ÀÕ”” «˜’ÔØ◊ ‘À «’ “ÓÈÓ˜∆¡ª”, “‘√∆È «ÁÒ∞Ï≈” Â∂ “«Î ¡≈¬∆ ‘√∆È «ÁÒ∞Ï≈” «‹‘∆¡ª ‘Ø √¯Ò «ÎÒÓª ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á “◊≥Ë≈∆” «¬ÙÚ≈’ «√≥ÿ, ’«È’≈ «„ºÒ∫Ø Â∂ Â≈Í√∆ Í≥ȱ Á≈ ¤∂Úª ÍÃ≈‹À’‡ ‘À¢

¬∆Ù≈ Ó≈ÒÚ∆¡≈ √Ø Ù Ò Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ È’≈≈ÂÓ’Â≈ Á≈ √≈‘Ó‰≈ ’È Ï≈∂ ◊ºÒ ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ ‡zÒ Ø ’È Ú≈«Ò¡ª ˘ ’≈≈ ‹Ú≈Ï «ÁºÂ≈ ¡Â∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞ ‘ ÷π Á ˘ ¡«‹‘∆¡ª ◊º Ò ª ÂØ ∫ ÍzÌ≈«Ú ȑ∆∫ ‘؉ «Á≥Á∆Õ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ ’≈Î∆ ¡À’«‡Ú «‘‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ¬∆Ù≈ È∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ∫ «¬È∑ª ÒØ’ª ˘ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ Á≈ «‘º√≈ Ú∆ È‘∆∫ Ó≥ÈÁ∆Õ «Èº‹∆ ÂΩ ”Â∂, ÓÀ∫ «’√∂ Á∆¡ª ÍØ√‡ª ”Â∂ È’≈≈ÂÓ’ ‹ª √’≈≈ÂÓ’ «‡ºÍ‰∆ ’È «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉≈ √Óª ÏÏ≈Á È‘∆∫ ’ª◊∆Õ «¬‘ Ï∂’≈ ‘À Í ’∞fi ÒØ’ª ’ØÒ È’≈≈ÂÓ’ «‡ºÍ‰∆ ’È Ò¬∆ «¬≥È≈ √Óª ¡Â∂ ¿±‹≈ ‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ˘ ¡√Ò «Úº⁄ √Ófi È‘∆∫ ¡≈¿πªÁ∆ «’ ¿∞‘ «¬≥È∂ «Ú‘Ò∂ «’Ú∂∫ ¡Â∂ «’¿π∫ ‘È? ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¡«‹‘∂ «ÁÈ ¡≈¿πªÁ∂ ‘È ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞‘ ¿∞Á≈√ Ó«‘√»√ ’Á∆ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¡«‹‘∂ ‘≈Ò≈ «Úº⁄ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∂ Ó≈Â≈-«ÍÂ≈ È≈Ò ◊ºÒ ’È≈ Í√≥Á ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ∫ ‘∞‰ «’√∂ ˘ Ú∆ ÓÀ˘ Áπ÷∆ ’È Á≈ ¡«Ë’≈ È‘∆∫ «Á≥Á∆Õ ‘∞‰ ÓÀ∫ «¬’ºÒ∆ ¡«‹‘∆ «Ú¡’Â∆ ‘ª ‹Ø ¡≈͉∂ ¡≈Í ˘ Áπ÷∆ ’ √’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ Í«‘Òª ÓÀ∫ ÒØ’ª ˘ ÓÀ˘ Áπ÷∆ ’È Á∆ «¬‹≈˜Â «ÁºÂ∆ √∆, Í ‘∞‰ È‘∆∫Õ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ «Ú⁄ ¡≈͉∂ Ó≈Â≈-«ÍÂ≈ Á∂ È≈Ò-È≈Ò ¡≈͉∆ Á≈Á∆ ˘ Ú∆ ¡«‘Ó √Ê≈È «Á≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ Á∂ ¡È∞√≈, ¡‹∂ Ú∆ «ÁÈ ‘È ‹ÁØ∫ Â∞√∆∫ Ó«‘√»√ ’Á∂ ‘Ø «’ Â∞‘≈˘ «’√∂ Á∆ ˜» ‘À ¡Â∂ Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆, ¿∞‘ ‘À Ó∂∆ Óª, «ÍÂ≈ ¡Â∂ Ó∂∆ Á≈Á∆Õ «¬‘ Íπº¤∂ ‹≈‰ ”Â∂ «’ ¿∞‘ Ò≈¬∆Ó Ò≈¬∆‡ ”⁄ ‘؉ ”Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ «Èº‹∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ Á≈ ÍzÏ≥ËÈ «’Ú∂∫ ’Á∆ ‘À, ª ¬∆Ù≈ È∂ «’‘≈, ‹ÁØ∫ Â∞√∆∫ ÓÙ‘» ‘Ø ¡Â∂ Ò◊≈Â≈ ÒØ’ª Á∆ Ș ”⁄ ‘∞≥Á∂ ‘Ø, ª Â∞‘≈‚∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ ‘∞‰ «Èº‹∆ È‘∆∫ «‘≥Á∆Õ ÒØ’ Â∞‘≈‚∂ Ï≈∂ ‹≈‰È Ò¬∆ ¿∞Â√π’ ‘∞≥Á∂ ‘ÈÕ «¬√ Ò¬∆, Â∞√∆∫ «˜≥Á◊∆ ”⁄ ‹Ø Ú∆ ’Á∂ ‘Ø ‹ª ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∂ ‘Ø, Â∞‘≈˘ «¬√ Ï≈∂ √≈ÚË≈È «‘‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ’Á∂-’Á∂ ÓÀ∫ ÿ ”⁄ ¡≈≈Ó ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ªÕ ¬∆Ù≈ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∂ ¡≈√-Í≈√ ’ج∆ Î؇Ø◊z≈Î È‘∆∫ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆Õ ÓÀ∫ «√¯ ¡≈͉∂ Í«Ú≈ ‹ª √’»Ò∆ ÁØ√ª È≈Ò «‘‰≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ ‘ª ‹Ø «¬√ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ÂØ∫ È‘∆∫ ‘ÈÕ ¡«‹‘∂ «ÁÈ ¡≈¿πªÁ∂ ‘È ‹ÁØ∫ ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∆ «Èº‹Â≈ Á≈ √ÈÓ≈È ’È ¡Â∂ ω≈¬∆ º÷‰ Á∆ ÒØÛ Ó«‘√±√ ’Á∆ ‘ª¢

“«’√” È∂ ÓÀ˘ Í∂Ù≈È ’∆Â≈ : ¡≥‹È≈ √π÷≈È∆

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BC Coroners Service announces inquest into the death of Cailin Shea McIntyre-Starko A coroner’s inquest has been sched- A coroner’s inquest is a non-fault- evidence from witnesses under oath and always visibly display their aculed to review the circumstances of finding public inquiry that serves to determine the facts surrounding creditation when they are recording this death. The jury will have the or using electronic devices in court. the death of Cailin Shea McIntyre- three primary functions: opportunity to make recommenda- Recording for any other purpose Starko, known as Sidney. tions as outlined above, though a or by anyone without appropriate The public inquest will begin on to determine the facts related to a jury must not make any finding of accreditation is strictly prohibited.

Monday, April 28, 2025, at the death, including the identity of the legal responsibility or express any Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th Learn More: deceased and how, when, where and conclusion of law. floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower by what means the individual came Livestreaming allows the public For more information about inII, Metrotown, Burnaby), starting to their death, as well as a classificaand media to virtually attend an quests, visit: https://www2.gov. at 9:30 a.m. tion for the death; inquest. The same rules apply as for bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/ The death of Sidney McIntyreto make recommendations, where in-person attendance at an inquest. death/coroners-service/inquestStarko, 18, was reported to the BC appropriate and supported by evi- Reproduction, broadcasting and schedule-jury-findings-verdicts Coroners Service on Jan. 26, 2024, dence, to prevent deaths in similar publishing of inquest proceedings To access the livestream, visit: in Victoria. is prohibited, including through https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/concircumstances; and Under Section 19(1) of the Corosocial media. Supreme Court ac- tent/life-events/death/coronersto ensure public confidence that ners Act, the minister of public credited media are permitted to service/inquest-schedule-jurythe circumstances surrounding the safety and solicitor general may record the proceeding solely for the findings-verdicts/inquestlivestream death of an individual will not be order an inquest if the minister is accuracy of their notes. The recordoverlooked, concealed or ignored. ing is not to be broadcast in any To learn more about BC Coroners satisfied it is necessary or desirable in the public interest that an inquest Larry Marzinzik will be the presid- form. Accredited media members Service, visit: https://www.gov. ing coroner. He and a jury will hear must provide proof to the sheriff bc.ca/coroners/ be held.

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