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Wednesday, February 22, 1989 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Public hearings to be held to find alternate automobile insurance The Ontario government has announced it is requesting the Ontario Automobile Insurance Board to hold public hearings relat- ed to alternate systems of automo- bile insurance -- a threshold no- fault system and a second involv- ing a choice between fault and no- fault, Murray Elston, the Minister of Financial Institutions, has announced in the legislature: The first of the two new systems under consideration is a "threshold" no-fault plan which would give accident victims the benefits of income replacement and medical rehabilitation, with death benefits to dependents in the case of fatali- ties, without the need for litigation. In addition, in cases of serious injury, often called the threshold, victims would be able to sue for pain and suffering. . The second alternative would give drivers a choice between forms of no-fault insurance and a form of fault-based insurance simi- lar to that now in effect in Ontario. Drivers could choose a less costly no-fault policy offering com- pensation for economic loss but without the right to receive com- pensation for pain and suffering. On the other hand, a driver could choose a fault policy, having exist- ing no-fault benefits with the right to further recovery through litiga- tion for both economic loss and pain and suffering, provided the policyholder is not at fault. The minister said that 'he will request the Ontario Automobile Insurance Board to hold public hearings on certain issues relating to the two specific systems. These issues include potential savings to consumers under the two systems, administrative concerns, and the anticipated levels of recovery of benefits by accident victims. The Board is to report back to the minister by this summer- Pain and suffering claims now account for 45 per cent of all bodily injury claims, and elimination of litigation in cases not involving serious injury should reduce insur- ance costs overall, even with no- fault compensation to injured par- - ties. The cost of car insurance is influenced by the number of acci- dents and benefits to the injured. The number of claims is rising dra- matically, and the per-claim cost is rising at twice the rate of inflation. The volume of traffic continues to mount as a result of Ontario's eco- nomic and population growth. The consequence is more accident and injury claims and more costly set- tlements. The minister said, "The efficient and economic delivery of automo- bile insurance is an important social and economic priority of the government. We are committed to moderating the cost of insurance premiums, increasing efficiencies within the insurance industry, and providing fairer treatment for all drivers in Ontario." Elston said the government would be announcing shortly addi- tional measures. designed to strengthen consumer protection, increase driver education and improve highway safety. Give as generously as you are able. ie af OF DIMES he grade three class from St. Martin's school . Terrace iy visited patients at McCausland Hospital on Valentines Day. They sang songs, presented patients with Valentine cards, and then enjoyed cookies and apple juice, while the patients had some cake and tea. Photo by Dave Chmara Considering Skilled Trades BS Athen Bt in | Thunder =. 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THUNDER BAY DISTRICT HOUSING AUTHORITY AN AGENCY OF THE ONTARIO HOUSING CORPORATION Requires TWO PART-TIME RESIDENTIAL CARETAKERS 2 HOURS PER DAY - MONDAY TO FRIDAY ** One Caretaker required at Sjolander Court in Nipigon, Ontario ** One Caretaker required at Collingwood Court in Schreiber, Ontario WAGES: - $12.14 per hour plus a partially subsidized one-bedroom apartment SOME TYPICAL DUTIES: - performing minor maintenance repairs - assist in lock-outs - maintaining general security, ensuring doors are properly secured - investigating tenant requests, rectifying same where possible, reporting others to supervisor - cleaning of public areas and vacant apartments - grounds-keeping duties QUALIFICATIONS: - ability to understand simple oral and written instructions - good physical condition - tact and diplomacy a must - ideal job for a middle aged couple Applications should be addressed to: Mr. Michael Murchinson, Maintenance Manager Thunder Bay District Housing Authority 1111 E. Victoria Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 1B7 on or before Friday, March 10, 1989 ITI PEN TO BOTH MEN AND THIS P. M