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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

19.5°C

Pressure
101.2 falling
Visibility
24.1 km
Dewpoint
14.5 °C
Humidity
73%
Wind
N 3 km/h

Radar Satellite


Hourly Forecast

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8 AM
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12 PM
23°C
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6 PM
23°C
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23°C
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7 Day Forecast

Chance of showers

Today

24 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high.


Chance of showers

Tonight

17 °C

Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 17.


Mainly sunny

Thursday

28 °C

Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 28. Humidex 32. UV index 8 or very high.


Chance of showers

Thursday night

16 °C

Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 16.


Sunny

Friday

24 °C

Sunny. High 24.


Clear

Friday night

15 °C

Clear. Low 15.


Sunny

Saturday

25 °C

Sunny. High 25.


Cloudy

Saturday night

15 °C

Increasing cloudiness. Low 15.


Chance of showers

Sunday

22 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 22.


Chance of showers

Sunday night

16 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 16.


A mix of sun and cloud

Monday

24 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 24.


Clear

Monday night

14 °C

Clear. Low 14.


Sunny

Tuesday

26 °C

Sunny. High 26.


Normals

Low
16 °C
High
26 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM

Based on Environment Canada data