ATA Douglas Discusses: Justin Trudeau brownface » We ask the population of Douglas College if the photos affect this year’s election? Ll | i Pee ay peat Photos by Billy Bui Have an idea for a story? Mi news@theotherpress.ca Jessica Berget Editor-in-Chief ince photos of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in brownface from 2001 came to the attention of the public last week, many people are speaking out, calling Trudeau a racist. Because of the image he has made for himself as a progressive leader speaking out against racism many are also calling him hypocritical. These photos could not have been released at a more inconvenient time for Trudeau as the federal election is in less than a month. Some people believe that due the surfacing of these photos, Trudeau's chances of winning this years’ federal election are severely damaged. Indeed, according to an article by the National Post, the lead the Liberals had on the Conservative party disappeared after exposure of the brownface photos. At the time of writing this, the poll tracker on CBC currently shows that the Conservatives have a slight edge on the Liberals, but Liberals may still win majority seats. However, some sources also state that Trudeaus chances of winning another term in the election next month are not destroyed. According to the New West Record, a survey of Canadians conducted by Research Co. showed the results are not damaging to the Liberal Party’s standing. According to the Research Co. survey, 36 percent of decided voters would vote Liberal in the election, compared to 33 percent for Conservative. With so many conflicting opinions and reports, the Other Press sought out the Douglas College community for their input on the matter. Some people in the community believe that the public scrutiny of the photos will not affect the election less than a month away. One faculty member weighed in his opinion on the current Prime Minister’s elections future. First case of vaping related. ICU admittance in Canada » Health officials warn of e-cigarettes possible harmful effects Atiba Nelson Staff Reporter his year there have been four reported cases of severe lung disease (or idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia) in Canada that may be related to vaping. Three of the cases occurred in Ontario, and one in British Columbia. The latest case occurred in London, Ontario. Officials in the Middlesex- London Health Unit say a teen, who used e-cigarettes daily, was given ventilator support in the intensive care unit fora lung injury related to vaping. The Ontario case marks the first diagnosis linked to vaping in Canada— although vaping (or e-cigarettes) use has been suspected in many of the other cases of severe lung disease. Closer to home, the Provincial Health Officer (PMO) of British Columbia, Dr. Bonnie Henry, under powers granted to the PMO under the Public Health Act, recently mandated that all British Columbia physicians—including Medical Health Officers—report suspected severe lung disease associated with vaping. This comes on the same day that the Canadian Medical Association, and several other health organizations, requested the federal government curb the marketing of vaping products. As reported by the Other Press, Douglas College enacted a no-smoking ban on campus—which includes vaping on school property—with approximately 75 percent of voting students supporting the measure. Regardless of this campus usage ban, interest in vaping has not been curtailed among college-age Canadians—with 29.3 percent of Canadians ages 20 to 24 stating that they have tried e-cigarettes in the 2017 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs (CTADS) Survey. Vaping - An explanation Vaping is inhaling aerosol through a device termed an electronic cigarette. A vaping device (also known as e-cigarettes, vap pen, mode, tanks, e-hookahs), consist of a mouthpiece, tank or reservoir that can hold vaping liquid or pod, a heating element—used to produce the vapour, and a battery. The battery powers the heating element which in turn heats the vaping liquid thus producing a collection of fine droplets contained within air—an aerosol. The user then inhales the aerosol into their mouth through the mouthpiece and into their lungs, where it can enter the bloodstream, whereas excess vapor is ¢ Fall fitness offerings at Douglas College ¢ Climate Change Protest Photos ¢ New Westminster removes Begbie statue ..and more “I see Justin Trudeau as someone who has taken up the mantle—in Canada at least—for people who are more on the left side as well as centric,” said Danny, a registration employee. “I wouldn't say he’s a person who would go up against, say, Trump—but I still think that he has the right values to lead Canada for the time being.” Among the next group of studying Psychology major students, many agreed that the photos will not affect the Liberal party’s chances at winning the next election. “By the time it gets to the actual election dates people will have pretty much made up their mind,” said Harpreet. “Talso feel like the amount of negative publicity that’s surrounding it in media right now is just a temporary thing. I don’t really think it’s going to have a huge affect,” said Brandon. On the other side, some say that the voters won't be affected despite the scandalous photos being released, and that Trudeau is not going to win the election regardless. “| didn’t think that he was going to win anyway but it definitely doesn't help. I feel like older people don’t care and younger people do, and the younger ones are probably the ones who are voting [the most],” said Lauren, a History major. Others, like a fair portion of the population, are undecided about how this will affect the election and Trudeau's chances of winning. “T don't know. It’s kind of 50/50. I mean it was a long time ago. Honestly, I don’t think he'll win because of it, but [who knows?]” Said Alyssa, a General Studies student. The opinions of the Douglas College community are conflicting. At this point, it’s near impossible to determine which way this years’ election will go. For now, we will just have to wait until October 21* to find out. exhaled through the mouth or nose. Although experts consider the process less harmful than smoking, the newer generations of e-cigarettes are starting to contain high levels of nicotine—as much as 5 percent—as well as other chemicals which are known to be harmful to humans. According to a New England Journal of Medicine editorial, one of the most popular e-cigarette products called Juul, may deliver unprecedentedly high levels of nicotine per unit “..equivalent to approximately 20 combustible cigarettes.”