Terrorists attack Mumbai

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Life

Jon Sufrin/Alex CooperOp-Ed Editor/Managing EditorCoordinated groups of gunmen armed with grenades and automatic weapons held Mumbai under siege yesterday, killing and wounding scores of  people.Humber students with relatives in India reacted with fear, anger and immediate concern for their loved ones. “I’m just absolutely stunned and horrified by the entire thing,” said final year journalism student Chelsea Sandanha, who is from Mumbai. “I feel very helpless. There’s nothing I can do.”The crisis was ongoing at press time, with the gunmen seeking out foreigners with British or American passports, according to CNN. Attacks were carried out at high-profile sites throughout the… ... [continue reading]

These boots are made for raising money

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, News, Sports

John NicholsonSpecial to the Et CeteraStudents in the fire and emergency services program are strapping on their boots to fight breast cancer. “They’ve raised just under a thousand bucks, I’m guessing,” said Ian Sim, program manager for fire and emergency services. “They’re getting all kinds of response.”The students have organized a boot drive, which is designed to help raise money and promote awareness. The fire and emergency services began the drive on Nov. 17. It finishes up tomorrow. Students participating in the boot drive patrol the hallways wearing boots painted pink. They are trying to communicate to students about breast… ... [continue reading]

Canada takes second place in global tourism rankings

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Editorial, Life

Vanessa FedericoNews ReporterTourists have ranked Canada number two out of 78 countries, according to the 2008 top country brand rankings.The countries are ranked across 30 categories, focusing on strengths, weaknesses and opportunities within in the country.Canada had previously ranked number six in the 2007 study, but now ranks above countries like the U.S. and the U.K.Australia, made number one on the list.Keke DasGupta, Canadian Tourism Commission worker said the reason for Canada reaching second place is because over the past two years it has developed a more popular reputation with tourists.“Visiting Canada was described as a ‘life-changing experience with many… ... [continue reading]

Ipods are a hot steal

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, In Focus, Life, News

Police give students tips on stopping player thefts

Debora SardanetaNews ReporterIPods are a popular accessory and according to Detective Izzy Bernardo of 14 Division, they have become a target for thieves.  “It has been a bad month for iPod thefts in the city,” said Bernardo. “IPod theft has been pretty steady since they have come out.” Det. Bernardo said police found a surge in iPod thefts at the beginning of the school year. He said the majority of street robberies with young people involve iPods or some type of electronic device. However, this doesn’t mean students should not be careful. Const… ... [continue reading]

Proposed G2 restrictions

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in News

Keith RobertsNews ReporterOn Tuesday, Nov. 18 the Ontario government proposed new restrictions for the graduated licensing system that was first introduced in 1994. Here are some of the major changes: • Teen drivers would be restricted from carrying more than one passenger aged 19 and younger for the first year of their G2 with exceptions for family members. Right now this only applies for the first six months. • Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration level for all drivers under the age of 21. Right now this only applies to G1 and G2 licence holders.    • Escalating penalties for repeat offences of G1/G2/M1/M2… ... [continue reading]

Changing the rules of the road

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in News

Ontario plans to alter licencing system

Keith RobertsNews ReporterThe reaction to the province’s proposed G2 licence restrictions isn’t welcomed by those it will effect.“If I was still 19, I’d be pissed,” said 20-year-old media foundations student Ellie Salmon, referring to the potential one-teenage-passenger restriction to teen drivers. “The whole point in getting a licence when you’re a teenager is so you and your friends can have more freedom to go places,” she said.The change has caused conflict for many other students as well.“It could be a problem for me, I usually drive friends places,” said Michael Szczucinski, 19, a first-year film… ... [continue reading]

Fusion Festival success

Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in News

Katelyn McCallionLife ReporterHumber celebrated its international students with its first annual Fusion Festival last Friday in the Student Centre. Reema Patel, an ambassador for international students, said she was incredibly pleased with the outcome of the first ever International Fusion Festival. “We’ve done a lot of work and it took about a month to put together,” said Patel. “It turned out better than expected.”Jonathan Raymond, who was part of a steel drum band that represented Trinidad in the event said the festival is a good way for students to express their different backgrounds. “It’s a good way to show off you’re culture… ... [continue reading]

New archive exhibit documents Toronto

Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Life

Katelyn McCallionLife ReporterThe Toronto Archives has set up  a new exhibit documenting 125 years of public health in the city. The new exhibit will last until the end of 2009. It is titled ‘An Infectious Idea’ and features documents and photographs that illustrate the history of public health in the city. Most of the documents that are shown at the exhibit have been donated by Torontonians that have either inherited or found them.“We appraise the collection when someone comes in and has something they want to donate,” said Manda Vranic an archivist at the Toronto Archives. “We’ll talk to them… ... [continue reading]

New scholarship provides much needed financial help

Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Life

Program requires students to work pro-bono from nine-to-five

Brad LemaireNews ReporterThe memory of the late fundraising legend Kevin Allen will be honoured through a new scholarship announced earlier this week at a Humber alumni event.The Kevin Allen Scholarship for Student Excellence in Fundraising will be awarded based on academics, financial need and merit in the voluntary sector to a student entering the fundraising and volunteer management program. Allen was the founder of consulting firm Inspire, established in 1988, which became the largest fundraising firm in Canada. He passed away March 23, 2008, at the age of 54 in Toronto.The financial burden… ... [continue reading]

Neighbour fed up with loud parties

Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, News

Community meeting set for next Monday to find solutions

David LipsonSenior ReporterA resident living near North Campus is determined to change her student neighbours’ late night habits and living conditions at a meeting next Monday.Wanda Wloch, 62, said some students living on Briarwood Avenue and the surrounding streets North of Humber College Boulevard regularly party into the early morning. “There are a lot of children in this area,” she said. “There are a lot of working people and seniors that get up in the morning and are too tired to go to work because these assholes across the street decided to… ... [continue reading]