FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND IMPAIRMENT (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Carrying Amount
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 598,511	$ 702,902
Accounts and mortgages receivable	106,238	143,382
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	219,679	140,956
Accrued liabilities	205,388	311,097
Debt (Discontinued operations and other)	16,709,235	16,880,416
Fair Value
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	598,911	702,902
Accounts and mortgages receivable	106,238	143,382
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	219,679	140,956
Accrued liabilities	205,388	311,097
Debt (Discontinued operations and other)	$ 16,824,674	$ 16,988,594