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Here is what you may have missed—October 18

samuelbrito
Humber Polytechnic's BTCI building at North Campus.

Good morning Humber!

We made it to reading week! Now it's time to hit pause and take a break before we return on Monday Oct. 27, 2025. 

 

Here are some stories you might have missed on Humber Et Cetera:

Part-time support staff vote in favour of strike mandate

Talks between the College Employer Council and OPSEU to resume Nov. 20 as workers push for paid sick days and wage increases.

OPSEU, CEC reach tentative deal after five-week strike 

The full-time support strike is finally over, but concerns rise as part-time support strike votes on Oct 17, 2025. 

Children's Breakfast Club gives back for Thanksgiving

Local Children's Breakfast Club supports Etobicoke community for holiday.

Humber earns global recognition for sustainability initiative

Humber wins big for sustainability efforts.

Student Spotlight: Greta Rabbetz

Humber student shares her story on moving across the country to pursue her design dreams.

 Humber Et Cetera's annual launch makes waves on campus

The Journalism program showcases their work through in-person event

Men's soccer puts 14 past the Surge

Men's soccer team wins big against St. Lawrence Surge.

Humber Hawks:

Hawks Basketball is returning soon! The season starts on Wednesday Oct. 22, 2025. 

Hawks Volleyball makes a comeback during reading week on Oct. 24, 2025 

 

For more content about the Humber Hawks and future scheduled games, visit here.

 

Campus Events:

Achievaflow Data Drive

Join us for the AchievaFlow Data Drive Hackathon, a one-day in-person event where you can get creative about mental health.

  • Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • North Campus - BCTI (Level 5) 

Courageous Conversations: Building Bridges Across Difference

Whether you’re navigating classroom discussions, team dynamics, or want to improve your communications skills - this event can help you! 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
  • 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Virtual 

Job Search Strategies

Are you looking for a job? Here's a workshop to help you.

 
  • Oct 28, 2025 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Virtual 

Enjoy reading week, and have a great break!

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Today

20 °C

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Chance of showers

Tonight

16 °C

Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind south 20 km/h. Low 16.


Showers

Sunday

22 °C

Mainly cloudy. Showers beginning late in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 4 or moderate.


Showers

Sunday night

9 °C

Showers. Low 9.


Chance of showers

Monday

16 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 16.


Cloudy periods

Monday night

9 °C

Cloudy periods. Low 9.


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Tuesday

16 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 16.


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Cloudy periods with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 6.


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Wednesday

13 °C

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Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.


A mix of sun and cloud

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13 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 13.


Chance of showers

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5 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.


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Cloudy. High 11.


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