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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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Mainly Sunny

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Pressure
101.7 rising
Visibility
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Dewpoint
14.9 °C
Humidity
60%
Wind
WNW 9 km/h

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Hourly Forecast

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7 Day Forecast

Sunny

Today

28 °C

Sunny. High 28. Humidex 33. UV index 8 or very high.


Chance of showers

Tonight

20 °C

A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness late this evening then 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 20.


Chance of showers

Monday

27 °C

Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early in the morning with risk of a thunderstorm. High 27. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high.


Chance of showers

Monday night

18 °C

Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 18.


Sunny

Tuesday

28 °C

Sunny. High 28.


Clear

Tuesday night

18 °C

Clear. Low 18.


Chance of showers

Wednesday

27 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 27.


Cloudy periods

Wednesday night

17 °C

Cloudy periods. Low 17.


Chance of showers

Thursday

24 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 24.


Cloudy periods

Thursday night

14 °C

Cloudy periods. Low 14.


A mix of sun and cloud

Friday

23 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 23.


Cloudy periods

Friday night

12 °C

Cloudy periods. Low 12.


A mix of sun and cloud

Saturday

24 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 24.


Normals

Low
17 °C
High
26 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

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6:15 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM

Based on Environment Canada data