Noel Grzetic
Life Reporter

Humber said it plans to form a committee to address long-standing conflicts between residents living near North Campus and their student neighbours.
“We acknowledge that some of the things that have happened in the community is something that has been disturbing and disruptive,” said dean of students, Jason Hunter, during a community forum last week on campus.
Among the concerns are student partying and leftover garbage, but noise complaints top the list.
“I want to highlight that Humber cares about the relationship we have with the community,” said Hunter.
With about 18 homeowners in attendance, a united cry of frustration was put forth by residents about students living in the area.
“We have children in our houses to protect,” said Janet Harries, a homeowner in the community for 29 years.
Another resident, Bernadette Hurly, said she has even seen students engaging in what she calls “extra-curricular activities” outside her house.
“Use your imagination,” said Hurly.
City councillor Suzan Hall, who attended the forum, said she supports the idea of a committee with both student and resident representatives.
“Within the law, Humber doesn’t have jurisdiction beyond their own property, but they have really reached out,” said Hall.  “It was Humber’s idea to do this.”
Harries said she was happy with the outcome of the meeting and she is seeing improvements.
She and other residents previously met with police from 23 Division to discuss their concerns.
“I think the students have come a long way since our last meeting,” said Harries.  “The parties are quieter.”
Stacey Rosenblum, a Humber student that lives in the North Campus area, who is also a community assistant for the off-campus connection program, she said she doesn’t see too much partying.
She said residents sometimes give her “dirty looks” and expect her to yield the sidewalk.
“We all have a rightful spot here,” said Rosenblum.
Hall made clear Humber and residents need to work together to find a compromise, and promised continued efforts by the city.
Another forum has been proposed for the fall.