Melanin Market celebrates Black entrepreneurs at Humber
Humber’s Black Student Support and Engagement (BSSE) organized the “Melanin Market” on March 18, showcasing small Black-owned business vendors in the Lakeshore campus L commons building, main floor study area. Some of this year’s vendors featured include Bold Lemonaide, Afrocrush, Lite It Up, VM Cosmetics, Shop Jewmei, Royal Roots... Read more
Comparing Wheelchair-Accessible Transit in Toronto and Manchester
For people with mobility issues to lead independent, active lives, they must have access to wheelchair-friendly transportation. Both commercial businesses and local governments work to improve accessibility to transport in big cities like Toronto and Manchester. Nonetheless, there are differences in how accessible transit services are implemented in the... Read more
Student marketing agency NEXT offers real world client experience
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
Community advocates push for safer communities as Toronto firearm discharges surge 33% in 2024
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
Humber digital business management students launch DigiPod network
 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
New Toronto Holiday Market is coming back to Humber’s Lakeshore campus
The fifth annual New Toronto Holiday Market is being held at Humber Polytechnic’s Student Welcome and Resource Centre on Nov. 30.  The market will span all three floors of the Welcome Centre, and feature stalls from local vendors and craft activities for kids and teens. “People can certainly expect... Read more
Humber College launches second annual Career Month   
Career Engagement and education specialist Marijana Bosnjak says the main aspect of employment counselling is having a holistic approach.  “Employment or career advising doesn’t come as a single segment. It affects all segments of our lives, so it is really about understanding where people are in their lives, meeting... Read more
Nuit Blanche shines on Humber’s artists
Nuit Blanche took over Humber’s Lakeshore campus this past weekend, and many Humber students were given the opportunity to showcase their work and explore this year’s theme: “Bridging Distance”  This year’s artists were encouraged to explore ways that people interpret and experience the idea of distance. Jenny Fok is... Read more
Pick up a new hobby at Lakeshore gymnasium
Open to all students, there are weekly pick-up games located at the new Lakeshore gymnasium in the new building “A”, near the intersection of Lakeshore Blvd and Twenty-Second Street. Mondays is pickleball, Tuesdays is basketball, Wednesdays is soccer, Thursdays is volleyball and cricket, finally Fridays is badminton. All games... Read more
Humber tackles student housing with increased residence capacity
The expansion of Humber’s Lakeshore student residency of 336 beds shows the college’s dedication to easing the housing crisis, Humber’s communication director says. “Humber is committed to helping to address the housing crisis in the province and planned to have the new residence open this fall as part of... Read more