Fishing spots in the GTA

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Alicea Knott in Life

EMMANUEL SAMOGLOU
LIFE REPORTER

Humber students don’t need to head up north for decent angling, there’s a host of great fishing spots right here in Toronto, said a media outreach official with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

“There’s all kinds of opportunities along the waterfront itself,” said Wil Wegman, a promoter of fishing for the provincial government who authored Urban fishing opportunities in Toronto & Surrounding Areas.
He said some of Toronto’s standout fishing holes include Grenadier Pond in High Park. Wegman said the Toronto Islands is also a good place, where prospective anglers can… [Continue reading]

Beaches and pools open in June

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by ksmith in Life

NOEL GRZETIC
LIFE REPORTER

The City of Toronto aquatics manager said there are plenty of ways for Humber students to keep cool this summer. Anne Jackson said Toronto has 11 supervised beaches opening the first weekend of June and 59 outdoor pools opening June 26.
“It is a very popular way to cool off and still get exercise in the summer when it’s warm,” said Jackson.
Jackson said the popularity of the leisure swim, which is free at all city pools, is directly proportional to the weather. She estimated between 1.5 million and three million people visit the pools… [Continue reading]

Sailing centre offers classes

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Alicea Knott in Life

PAM BAL
LIFE REPORTER

Humber students looking to spend the summer near the water don’t need to go far.

Humber’s sailing and powerboating centre hopes to recruit people staying close to home for its sailing classes.
Director of the centre Scott Hughes said Humber’s sailing courses are a good option for people not travelling this summer.
“Why jump on an airplane and fly out somewhere and spend a lot of money, when you can stay in your own backyard and learn to sail,” said Hughes.
While the first keelboating class of the season took place on… [Continue reading]

Events highlight culture and art

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by ksmith in Life

BRONWYN ROWSELL
LIFE REPORTER

Summer festivals highlighting the arts, architecture and food are a way for students to enjoy the summer months and experience Toronto’s diverse culture.

“It’s a great way to kick off summer,” said Chris Lorway, the artistic director of Luminato. Luminato is a festival of theatre, dance, music, film and literature celebrating Toronto’s arts community.
It runs from June 11 – 20 and is held at many locations throughout the city, such as Yonge and Dundas Square and Queen’s Park.
Doors Open Toronto provides a different cultural approach by offering public access… [Continue reading]

Get outside, says fitness expert

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Alicea Knott in Life

EMILY ENGLISH
LIFE REPORTER

Now that summer is here, students should reap the benefits an outdoor workout can bring, said health and fitness experts.

“There are so many things that you can do outdoors, running and walking are just two examples of it,” said Bryan Smith, regional manager for the Running Room.
Besides these, students can try other workouts, such as rock climbing, parasailing, hiking, biking, rollerblading, canoeing, joining a sports league or even an outdoor boot camp class.
“Getting out in the sun will help your vitamin D levels,” said Humber health and fitness program… [Continue reading]

Free tunes at T.O. fests

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by ksmith in Life

ANDREW SUTHERLAND
A&E REPORTER

Students jazzed about the summer can enjoy free music at some of the biggest festivals Toronto has to offer.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary Pride Toronto has extended the festivities from one week to 10 days.
“This year we have expanded to Queen’s Park, where we’re going to have a free concert from Cyndi Lauper on July 3,” said Michael Ain, marketing and communications manager for Pride Toronto.
“She’s a huge advocate for LGBT human rights, Cyndi and her team have been absolutely amazing.”
Pride will feature plenty of other free performances… [Continue reading]

Tour offers glimpse into market history

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Alicea Knott in Life

BRANDI DOUCETT
LIFE REPORTER

Walking tours of the popular Kensington Market are a great way to get to know the neighbourhood, said Jason Kucherawy of Toronto Urban Adventures.

“The first half of the tour is orientation and history of the neighbourhood and then the second half is where we get a chance to do some shopping and sample different ethnic foods,” said Kucherawy.
The company offers $25 tours of the market for up to 12 people.
The two hour tour starts at the Art Gallery of Ontario and moves through Kensington Market, finishing at the Dragon… [Continue reading]

Cheap eats at summer food fest

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Alicea Knott in Life

MEHREEN KHAN
LIFE REPORTER

The City of Toronto is hosting its annual two week Summerlicious program beginning July 9.

Media relations supervisor Giannina Warren said there are 150 restaurants participating this year, but the list has not been finalized.
“Students enjoy this opportunity, because it gives them a chance to enjoy restaurant food at a lower price, which they normally might not be able to afford,” said Warren.
Participating restaurants will offer special discounts as well as menus designed for the program.
5th Elementt restaurant on Bay Street participated last year and may participate again this year.
Owner… [Continue reading]

Prof goes ape for gibbons in new book

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by lwilks in Life

EMMANUEL SAMOGLOU

LIFE REPORTER

A Humber prof is writing a children’s book to raise awareness for what he says is the forgotten primate – the gibbon.

“I call them the invisible ape because people don’t know them,” said society and anthropology professor John Steckley. “I wanted to write something that would inform people and get them interested.”

Steckley said the gibbon, along with gorillas, bonobos, chimpanzees, orangutans and humans, are members of the ape family and do not have tails – a key feature that distinguishes them from monkeys.

While certain apes such… [Continue reading]

Alumnus helps orphans

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by ksmith in Life

Embassy members learn about volunteer work at Easter service

EMILY ENGLISH
LIFE REPORTER

Humber’s student church, The Embassy, welcomed back former member and grad Rob McCurdy to speak about his work with an organization that rescues orphans in Uganda.
“There’s a big problem with AIDS, malaria and the results of civil war in Uganda and as a result, a lot of kids have been left as orphans,” said McCurdy, who graduated from the computer engineering technology program.
McCurdy has made two trips to the African country in the past two years, with the organization Watoto… [Continue reading]