Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s absence from the critical UN climate Summit on Tuesday raised renewed questions about his sincerity to fight climate change. “This prime minister has shown no leadership on climate change and indeed can’t even be bothered to show up,” said Liberal leader Justin Trudeau during question... Read more
Lighting up literature
Archive 2014 Sep 30, 2014
The Literary Press Group has launched All Lit Up to promote Canadian independent literature. The site provides consumers with a selection of over 4000 books from 43 publishers. It also provides behind the scene content about books, authors, and publishers, as well as blog posts about indie books, publishing, and events. All... Read more
A new pub opens its doors to Humber students
Archive 2014 Sep 29, 2014
Students returning to Humber Lakeshore this fall will find a new pub to enjoy while taking a break from studies. The Brooklyn Haus, which opened in June, is in a location that may play a big part of Humber’s plan to revitalize and remake the area. Located... Read more
Humber College and Lakeshore Arts are teaming up for the third time to host the annual Culture Days, a three-day event featuring over 50 free interactive activities and events. Skedline reporters, Sara Miller and Sohini Mondal cover Saturday’s events which include The Wishing Well exhibit, The Aboriginal Community Celebration... Read more
‘Math Rock’ Festival coming to Toronto
Archive 2014 Sep 26, 2014
Next Level Syndicate is Toronto’s first Math Rock label, and next month’s equation is the first ever Math Rock festival. Thirteen bands from across the continent will travel to Toronto on November 15th to mark the first annual Syndicatefest. Although the venue is still unannounced, it is rumored to be... Read more
SkedLive September 26, 2014
Archive 2014 Sep 26, 2014
Bringing fair trade to Humber
Archive 2014 Sep 26, 2014
Fair Trade week is here at Humber College, but will it catch on with students? Sponsored by the the Humber Public Interest Research Group (HumPIRG) the event aims to persuade the Humber administration through the student body to adopt a fair trade policy for businesses on campus. Supporters of... Read more
HSF Forum
Archive 2014 Sep 24, 2014
Four candidates running in the by-election for the position of HSF president fielded questions from students in an open forum held at North Campus. The forum hosted by the HSF, was held in the student centre yesterday. Questions from the audience and through the Twitter hashtag #hsfelections covered a... Read more
Apple culture grows with launch of iPhone 6
Archive 2014 Sep 23, 2014
People are criticizing the hype around the new iPhone 6 smartphone saying customers are falling for Apple’s consumer-culture. Hundreds of people waited outside Apple stores across Canada to discover the new iPhone 6 was sold out by 7 a.m. last Friday morning. A larger screen with better resolution along with a... Read more