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Election Night Recap

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Students prepare to cover Ontario Election on February 27, 2025

Good morning Humber! We're waking up to a PC victory in last night's provincial election.

Voters hand Ford a third majority, Liberals make gains

Doug Ford secured his third term as the premier of Ontario, with his party winning 81 seats. The NDP held on to officially opposition status, while Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie lost her seat (while her party regained party status. Read this wrap up by our Humber ETC news team.

 Fairclough provides Liberal breakthrough in Etobicoke-Lakeshore

The riding that hosts Humber's Lakeshore campus turned red for the first time in seven years.

Green Party leader Mike Schreiner reacts to election results

Humber Et Cetera's Julia Sequeria spoke on camera with Green Party leader Mike Schreiner.

 

Humber journalism students joined with radio broadcasting students to cover the election live on Radio Humber 96.9 FM. We even welcomed several high school students who were eager to learn about journalism and elections.

Radio Humber election night

 

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

Counting of 2017 union vote for part-time, sessional faculty expected soon

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) say the ballot boxes will be opened.

OPINION: Why Doug Ford called an early election

Calling an early election seems like a bold move by PC leader Doug Ford.

Upcoming Events:

Learning Skills Workshop

Monday, March 3, 2:00 p.m. Enhance your academic success with expert tips and strategies.

President's Lecture Series: Indigenizing Astronomy: Rediscovering our Knowledge

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Humber hosts Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton as she connects our understanding of modern astronomy with indigenous knowledge and perspectives.

HAWKS SPORTS

OCAA Men's Basketball Championship

Saturday, March 1, 3:30 p.m.

North Campus Humber Hawks vs. Georgian Bay

Come support our Hawks as they compete for the title, or stream it live.

Enjoy your reading week.  Be sure to use this time to catch up and rest up!


Current Weather

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Pressure
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Visibility
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Humidity
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Wind
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Gust
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7 Day Forecast

Periods of drizzle

Tonight

5 °C

Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle this evening. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Wind becoming west 20 gusting to 40 after midnight. Low plus 5.


Mainly cloudy

Sunday

10 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 10. UV index 2 or low.


Chance of showers

Sunday night

5 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low plus 5.


Cloudy

Monday

10 °C

Cloudy. High 10.


Cloudy

Monday night

5 °C

Cloudy. Low plus 5.


Chance of showers

Tuesday

14 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 14.


Chance of showers

Tuesday night

3 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.


Cloudy

Wednesday

10 °C

Cloudy. High 10.


Cloudy

Wednesday night

1 °C

Cloudy. Low plus 1.


Cloudy

Thursday

7 °C

Cloudy. High 7.


Cloudy periods

Thursday night

0 °C

Cloudy periods. Low zero.


A mix of sun and cloud

Friday

6 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 6.


Yesterday

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4 °C
High
13 °C
Precipitation
0.6 mm

Normals

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2 °C
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9 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
5:01 PM

Based on Environment Canada data