While leading St. Mary’s General Hospital through the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee Fairclough says she began to see the impacts of the decisions made by the Ford government. Fairclough thought about what the coming years held for publicly funded healthcare and education systems. By 2022 and nearly 25 years of... Read more
Global Brain Computer-Interface market expected to grow to 3.1 billion by 2030
Business & TechCanadaHealthInternationalNews Feb 12, 2025
The program coordinator for Humber’s biomedical science program Matthew DaCosta says the polytechnic should concentrate on machine learning artificial intelligence courses to help graduates adapt to the industry of brain-computer interface technologies. DaCosta is an instructor and program coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program. DaCosta... Read more
Student marketing agency NEXT offers real world client experience
Business & TechHumberNewsTorontoVisual arts Feb 12, 2025
NEXT is a new Humber student agency program to create engaging, creative, and eye-catching content to promote brands in innovative ways. They strive to make the message interesting and enjoyable for the audience and hopefully get people understand the core message when it comes to advertising and branding. Jessica... Read more
By Daniel Driver and Fernando Bossoes Humber Polytechnic President Ann Marie Vaughan addressed faculty and staff regarding governance concerns during a town hall at the Lakeshore campus’ G building on Tuesday morning but said she could not take questions about the resignation of nine members of Humber’s board of... Read more
By Fernando Bossoes and Alexa Mendez Homeowners may pay more for their properties as Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a 6.9 per cent property tax hike to help fund the proposed $18.8 billion operating budget for 2025. At a press conference at city hall on Monday, Jan. 13, Chow... Read more
By Dela Dorkenoo Toronto Police Service (TPS) data shows 2024 ended with 461 shooting incidents, a 33 per cent increase over 345 in 2023. From those shooting incidents, 44 people died and 120 people were injured. It’s a common trend in marginalized communities where gun activity is most frequent.... Read more
Students from the digital business management bachelor of commerce program showcased their creative podcast visions ranging from student life to networking tips at the DigiPod Network launch on Dec.4. DigiPod is a podcast network created by students in the Digital Business Management BComm program at Humber Polytechnic, led by professor and... Read more
Toronto police answering fewer mental health crisis calls as community-based service grows
News Nov 29, 2024
By Fernando Bossoes The Toronto police have answered fewer mental health crisis calls since 2021, as a community-based service stepped into the spotlight as the city’s top choice for mental health support. The Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) is a community-based, non-police-led mental health crisis service that was launched... Read more
Toronto’s Distillery Winter Village has returned, bringing its unique charm, sparkling lights, and festive spirit to the city. Running daily until Jan. 5, this event invites visitors to walk under twinkling lights, meet Santa, and admire a stunning 55-foot silver fir tree designed by Christian Dior. Known for a... Read more
Prime Minister promises to help save Toronto’s Santa Claus parade
CultureEntertainmentNewsToronto Nov 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to help the Santa Claus parade in a post on X, formally Twitter. “I heard that the Santa Claus Parade is having challenges,” said Prime Minister Trudeau in his post on Friday, Nov. 15. “So we’re going to help them out. It’s a... Read more
