BlackBerry was a ship sinking to rise no more but a new Chief Executive Officer and a financial boost may be the anchor the struggling Canadian smartphone company needed. Read more

A flu campaign began this week in Ontario encouraging the public and health-care workers to receive their flu shots. Although flu season is on its way, there are some people who still do not feel the need to get their shots, which puts them and others at risk of poor health this upcoming winter. Read more

The City of Toronto’s Board of Health approved a motion to research mental health in racialized communities. Councillor Sarah Doucette's motion to request the Medical Officer of Health work with city agencies to report on a strategy to address mental health needs in communities experiencing high rates of violence, supported by Councillor Adam Vaughan was passed yesterday. Read more

Mayor Rob Ford says he won't step down despite the revelation from police Chief Bill Blair confirming the existence of a video, which appears to show the mayor smoking crack. Read more

Humber’s Student Federation is hosting a Halloween party this Thursday, Oct. 31, at Humber’s North Campus Linx Pub. Read more

Digital book publishers are looking to embrace the budding format of online sales, saying they will not go the way of the music industry. Read more

Krista Bridge is coming to Humber college Wednesday to discuss her work with students. Bridge will be the next author to participate in the Humber Literary Series, a program that allows students to meet the authors of the text they read in class. The former Humber teacher will give a short reading and discuss her short series, "The Virgin Spy", with students. Former colleague and organizer Ben Labovitch is excited for her to return. Read more

The crowded and competitive gym business in the Toronto are about to get a major new player. Read more

While Toronto has made steps towards having more bike lanes and bike infrastructure, former mayor David Miller is among those who say more could be done to accommodate cyclists. Read more

For those looking for a fast way to avoid gridlock, e-bikes are becoming one of the best bets. Read more