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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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7 Day Forecast

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Tonight

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Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 20 gusting to 40 then light this evening. Low 20.


Mainly cloudy

Wednesday

29 °C

Mainly cloudy. High 29. Humidex 34. UV index 9 or very high.


Chance of showers

Wednesday night

19 °C

A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 30 percent chance of showers before morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h after midnight. Low 19.


Chance of showers

Thursday

23 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 23.


Chance of showers

Thursday night

17 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 17.


Chance of showers

Friday

26 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 26.


Chance of showers

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19 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 19.


Chance of showers

Saturday

28 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 28.


Cloudy periods

Saturday night

17 °C

Cloudy periods. Low 17.


Sunny

Sunday

29 °C

Sunny. High 29.


Clear

Sunday night

19 °C

Clear. Low 19.


Chance of showers

Monday

30 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 30.


Normals

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