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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

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

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Pressure
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Visibility
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Dewpoint
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Humidity
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Wind
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Hourly Forecast

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7 Day Forecast

Chance of showers

Today

13 °C

Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers late this morning and early this afternoon. Showers beginning this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 13. UV index 7 or high.


Showers

Tonight

11 °C

Showers ending after midnight then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 11.


Chance of showers

Friday

18 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 60 in the morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate.


Chance of showers

Friday night

9 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 9.


Chance of showers

Saturday

15 °C

Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 15.


Cloudy periods

Saturday night

5 °C

Clearing. Low plus 5.


Sunny

Sunday

17 °C

Sunny. High 17.


Cloudy periods

Sunday night

7 °C

Increasing cloudiness. Low 7.


Cloudy

Monday

16 °C

Cloudy. High 16.


Cloudy

Monday night

9 °C

Cloudy. Low 9.


Cloudy

Tuesday

17 °C

Cloudy. High 17.


Chance of showers

Tuesday night

9 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 9.


A mix of sun and cloud

Wednesday

18 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 18.


Normals

Low
7 °C
High
16 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
6:10 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM

Based on Environment Canada data