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Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:30
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The Arb is home to about 20 or 30 owls, according to estimates made by Humber's Centre for Urban Ecology. PHOTO BY KAITIE FRASER

The Humber Arboretum maintains a viable habitat for several owl species, providing a special opportunity for the public to see – and even photograph them.

Most street drugs laced, police say

Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:00
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Humber students who use drugs recreationally should be aware they may contain unknown substances, said the Toronto Police Service.

Low-income families underestimate value of college, university

Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:45
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For most, post-secondary education is another step on the path of life, but for those from low-income households it may not be on the family radar.

New tuition rebate will affect academic research

Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:30
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Kevin Brown and Stacey Dunn, both first-year general arts and science students at Humber, investigating fats in the chemistry lab. PHOTO BY LAURA BOOTH.

After announcing that university and college students will get a 30 per cent reduction in tuition fees, the province has revealed that academic research funding will be cut by $42-million over the next four years.

Tim Horton’s extra large coffee cause for concern

Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:15
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Tim Hortons’ new giant cup size may be helping students get an extra jolt, but it’s also raising concerns related to increased caffeine intake.

Humber opts out of York University tuition protest

Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:00
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York University students have been camping out for the past ten days in protest of tuition fees. PHOTO BY JEANETTE LIU

Humber’s student government did not join York University’s Federation of Students 10-day protest which culminated in a march held yesterday objecting to rising tuition fees and the 30 per cent grant.

Ontario-wide program gives smokers incentive to kick habit

Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:30
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Leave the Pack Behind, an Ontario-wide anti-smoking initiative, is offering free nicotine replacement therapy. PHOTO BY TERRY ELKADY

Leave the Pack Behind, a six-week stop-smoking program that started on Ontario campuses on Jan. 23, is committed to providing a little extra to those looking to butt out.

New Humber award aids with transition to degree

Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:00
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Faiz Fuad, recruitment officer at Humber, encourages students to consider degree programs. PHOTO BY KAT WARD

Ontario college students transitioning to degree programs this fall will automatically be considered for Humber’s new $2,500 scholarship.

Would that be tuition rebate or surcharge?

Thursday, 02 February 2012 01:30
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Ontario Minister Glen Murray (left) told Et Cetera government will work with part-time and mature students excluded from the 30 per cent tuition grant. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAUN MERRIT

The McGuinty government’s new tuition grant has deepened the pockets of many Ontario post-secondary students, but thousands of others are finding themselves left out by the fine print.

Nigerian students fear for safety back home as bombings continue

Thursday, 02 February 2012 01:00
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Red Cross volunteers collect victims’ bodies after the Jan. 20 bombing. PHOTO COURTESY OF NIGERIAN RED CROSS

“I have family back home and I am worried about their safety,” said Adesuyi Adeleke, a 29-year-old Humber resource management student from the state of Ekitim, Nigeria. “These terrorists have killed hundreds. In the last two to four years they have moved from the south side of Nigeria to other parts of the country, so who knows what’s next.”