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‘Everyone deserves a chance to be heard and understood’

Meet Don and Avril Cummings.

What are your first impressions of them? Both seem to be in their mid-60s, victims of mental illness, and possible addicts. Their physical appearances are lacking soberness in many areas: unkempt hair, baggy clothes, and an almost childlike demeanour. If seen on public transit, many would want to avoid eye contact or position themselves away from them to avoid conversation.

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Mega-what? Preparing for the unknown

With motion pictures such as The Impossible, and the upcoming movie San Andreas, popular culture is bringing science into homes around the world. Through adaptations such as these, the public’s knowledge of large-scale earthquakes and subsequent megathrust events is expanding. Do situations such as these register in the minds British Columbians?

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TransLink: Hey, big spenders

There is a growing debate about whether or not TransLink is maintaining its goal of sustaining a safe and reliable transportation system. This private corporation has had many ups and downs over the course of its more than 15 years of existence. TransLink is facing criticism for its management of revenue, which is provided through ridership and various taxes.