ON colleges suspend activities as workers escalate strike action

Ontario college support workers gathered for rallies and demonstrations on college campuses on Thursday after talks between CEC and OPSEU broke down earlier this week. CHCH reports that staff gathered at institutions such as Algonquin College, Collège Boréal, Humber Polytechnic, Georgian College, Mohawk College, and St Clair College. Several colleges—including Algonquin, Mohawk, and St Clair—cancelled […]

Humber Polytechnic has partnered with the City of Toronto to become an Official Toronto World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. As a partner, Humber will support the tournament volunteer program’s recruitment, training, and operations. Humber students will also be able to participate in a variety of experiential learning opportunities including photography, performing arts, event operations, […]

Humber Polytechnic will be launching its first master’s program, a Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering that will start in Fall 2026. This program is designed to address skills gaps in Ontario and drive the province’s productivity and economy. Students will complete two years of study, including research and scholarly activities that address industry […]

The University of Guelph-Humber and Humber Polytechnic Library have introduced a new board game collection aimed at supporting student wellness and creative learning. The collection is available to students and staff and has over 80 games—including Catan, The Last Straw!, and Wingspan. Its purpose is to offer students a low-cost way to unwind, connect with […]

Brock University, Humber College, and Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières are advancing construction projects to prepare new spaces for the upcoming and future school years. Brock is preparing its new space in the Robert Bateman Community Centre in Burlington, Ontario to welcome students this Fall. In addition to labs and active learning spaces, the campus […]

Forbes has released the 2025 Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture rankings and several Canadian postsecondary institutions have appeared among the leaders. The list includes the top 200 organizations in Canada, which were scored according to employee survey responses on factors like fairness, inclusivity, and opportunity. Université Laval (#1) ranked highest overall. Other postsecondary institutions […]

Several postsecondary institutions have announced new program pathways that will create new opportunities for students. Holland College and Humber Polytechnic came together to create a direct pathway from Holland College’s Music Performance program into a Humber Bachelor of Music Degree. Humber has also renewed a pathway agreement with Northeastern University in Toronto that enables polytechnic […]

Sahil Kumar, an international student enrolled at Humber Polytechnic, has been confirmed deceased following a missing persons investigation. CBC reports that Kumar had recently moved to Hamilton, Ontario from India for his studies at Humber. “He called home every day and told us he was enjoying his course,” said Kumar’s uncle Akshay Yadav. “It felt […]

Humber Polytechnic, CourseCompare, and Pomerleau have partnered to launch a micro-credential that will train project coordinators for the construction industry. The Project Coordinator for Construction micro-credential is a hybrid program that uses technical instruction and simulations. Students will develop their skills in areas such as scheduling for the trades, interpreting construction drawings, and navigating project […]

The Government of Ontario has announced a $4.2M investment to expand nursing education across the province. Of this investment, $2M will support the launch of accelerated registered nursing degree programs at Conestoga College, St Lawrence College, Western University, and York University. Each institution will receive up to $500K to support program development and implementation. Additionally, […]