Report receives mixed reactions
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, Life, News
Miguel AgawinNews ReporterA new report is calling for race-based statistics to combat the problem of youth violence in Ontario.The Roots of Youth Violence report, initiated last year by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, was conducted to review the cause of violence among youth. The report was initiated after the May 2007 murder of 15-year-old Jordan Manners who was shot to death at C.W. Jefferys high school.Authors Roy McMurtry and Alvin Curling wrote that they found racism to be a major factor in alienating minority youths along with loss of hope because of job opportunities and school curriculum being Eurocentric and irrelevant… [Continue reading]
Parliament suspended until Jan. 26
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in News
David LipsonSenior ReporterThe decision by Governor General Michaelle Jean to suspend Parliament for six weeks has left student lobby groups fuming. “We don’t have functioning government for the next seven weeks and we’re in the midst of one of the most severe economic crises that this country has seen in decades,” said Shelley Melanson, Ontario chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. “It’s pretty shameful that we find ourselves in a circumstance where there can be no movement.” Parliament was prorogued, or suspended on Dec. 4 after Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the request to do so in order to… [Continue reading]
Ignatieff takes Liberal top spot
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in News
David LipsonSenior ReporterAnd then there was Iggy. Michael Ignatieff is set to become the interim Liberal party leader after Dominic LeBlanc and Bob Rae bowed out of the race this week.The current deputy leader will likely replace Stephane Dion as leader of the Grits before Parliament resumes on Jan. 26 when the Conservative Party will deliver its speech and budget from the throne.“Since there are no more rivals, he doesn’t have to worry about a divided party,” said Humber political science professor Gary Begg.Ignatieff has the support of the majority of his party and the highest Liberal ratings among the… [Continue reading]
Online dating builds self-confidence
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, Life
Melissa RigonLife EditorWhen you’re sitting behind a computer screen, chatting with someone else on the other end, and they compliment your dating profile picture, it’s easy to feel sexy. Those who have trouble meeting people to date on a daily basis find it easier to have more confidence through online dating, regardless of any dangers that exist. Online dating should be encouraged to those who cannot build up the confidence to approach a man or a woman at the local bar or at the gym. It gives them an alternative to talk to people without feeling insecure. All of us… [Continue reading]
Chef’s children made the difference
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, In Focus, Life
Andi HuiLife ReporterMany talented and inspirational people have walked the halls of Humber, and Raymond Costain, a full-time student in the culinary program, is one of them.The 26-year-old single father of two is holding down two jobs. A typical day for the chef-in-training starts at 5:30 a.m.“I get my kids up and get them ready for school,” he said. “Then I drop them off at the babysitter’s because I have to be at school for 7:00 a.m.”He is usually at school from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., then it’s off to work either at the Humber Room or Nota Bene… [Continue reading]
Romanian student finds her place in new society
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Life, News
Jen KorsonNews ReporterWith graduation, a marriage in May and a different language, Humber international law clerk student, Anca Zepa, says life in Toronto wasn’t always easy.Born and raised in Romania and later in Italy with her mother, Zepa completed a Masters in Law and then moved to Toronto in August 2007 to attend Humber’s law clerk program. Zepa said she was forced to adjust to Canadian life on the fly, referring to the difficulty of speaking and reading English full time.“We study back in Europe, British English,” Zepa said. “I came in Canada on Aug. 27 and in September school… [Continue reading]
Health Canada says toxic toy incidents are rising this year
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech
Angelo EliaBiz/Tech ReporterHealth Canada has said incidents involving toxic toys are on the rise, and one Humber student remembers his experience with such a toy.Business student, Aman Josson, said his younger cousin was hospitalized after he used a contaminated pacifier. “He got it in his mouth and was in the hospital for over two months,” he said. “They (parents) got money back but didn’t win the case. However, they got reimbursed and many pacifiers were sent back to the company.” Health Canada Product Safety spokesperson Paul Spendlove said incidents involving toxic toys have increased over the past year.“As of the… [Continue reading]
Study shows web shopping jump, though worries remain
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech
Liz BalsomBiz/Tech ReporterA study released this month shows online shopping jumped 61 per cent since 2005, and some students say it’s no surprise. Anna Centurione, student adviser for the fashion program at Humber, said there are several reasons for the rise in online spending.Centurione said that in the fashion industry, websites have simplified staying current and keeping costs down.“Websites have improved a lot,” he said. “With blogs now you can find out about fashion trends and the price is lower than you would find in stores.”Although people may be beginning to trust online shopping, some still have their worries. The… [Continue reading]
Beer barons face criticism and a petition
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech
Claude SaraviaBiz/Tech ReporterThe Beer Store’s foreign-owned monopoly on all beer sales in Ontario is being challenged by a Halton resident, Derek Forward.Forward has started a petition to end the Beer Store’s monopoly. The Beer Store is owned by three multinational companies: Molson, Labatt, and Sleeman. Originally the three largest Canadian breweries, all three have since been bought out by foreign entities. Molson Canada is now owned by U.S. based Molson-Coors Brewery Company and has 48 per cent ownership in the Beer Store. Labatt is owned by Belgium-based InBev, and has 48 per cent. Sleeman is owned by Sapporo and has … [Continue reading]
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