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Thursday, 02 February 2012 23:30
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Major cuts to arts funding were avoided in Toronto’s 2012 budget, but the city still ranks last in the category among major Canadian cities, according to a recent study.

Workers, city still divided over contract

Thursday, 02 February 2012 23:00
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As the Feb. 5 deadline to reach a new collective agreement nears, the City of Toronto and its outdoor workers remain divided over issues surrounding scheduling and job security.

Humber beefs up security

Thursday, 02 February 2012 20:30
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The emergency towers found at Humber may be fitted with new cameras to improve campus security.

Humber’s department of public safety has launched a three-year campaign to enhance campus security.

Humber to launch degree for global assistance

Thursday, 02 February 2012 20:00
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PHOTO BY KAT WARD// Wanda Buote, associate dean for Humber's school of business, encourages students to apply for the program.

Prospective students who are passionate about humanitarian work are now able to pursue a degree in international development at Humber this fall.

MADD club to open on Humber Campus

Thursday, 02 February 2012 19:30
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MADD Canada estimates that, in 2009, there were between 1,250 and 1,500 deaths connected to impaired driving. PHOTO BY STACEY THOMPSON.

Carlos Gomes, then 15, was in a car collecting donations for Mothers Against Drunk Driving when the vehicle he was in was T-boned by a drunk driver.

Humber students offered overseas education

Thursday, 02 February 2012 19:30
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Humber students can choose among several countries to visit in spring.

This May, Humber students will have the chance to explore Europe, Central America or Asia with one of the college’s study abroad programs.

Cancer journal study connects processed meats to pancreatic cancer

Thursday, 02 February 2012 19:00
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Cold cuts are a popular choice for lunch on campus, but a recent study finds it to be a bad decision.

Health-conscious students and staff should look for meal options on campus that don’t include cold cuts, said a Humber instructor regarding a new study that linked processed meat to cancer.

Canadian Forces draft Humber music grads

Thursday, 02 February 2012 18:30
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A Humber music student ensemble rehearsing. PHOTO BY DANIEL BUZZELLI

The Canadian Forces Music Branch is holding open auditions for more than 20 full-time positions, and some music students at Humber say the offer is enticing.

Think tank predicts 2012 job losses

Thursday, 02 February 2012 18:00
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A Canadian think tank predicts the loss of more than 60,000 jobs in 2012, potentially having a significant impact on Humber graduates hoping to find work in the affected fields.

Internet startup helps writers showcase work

Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:30
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Wattpad is available for users to browse on their computers and laptops as well as on handheld devices. PHOTO BY KRISTIN ANDREWS

Touted as the YouTube for creative writers, Wattpad represents an opportunity for writers to reach readers, but also presents some challenges, says Humber’s dean of creative and performing arts.