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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

Mainly Sunny

Mainly Sunny

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Pressure
102.5 rising
Visibility
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Dewpoint
-12.2 °C
Humidity
32%
Wind
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7 Day Forecast

Clear

Tonight

-1 °C

Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Wind becoming east 30 gusting to 50 late this evening. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.


Rain or snow

Wednesday

5 °C

Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries in the morning. Rain beginning near noon. Risk of freezing rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind east 20 km/h increasing to 40 gusting to 60 in the morning. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 3 or moderate.


Showers

Wednesday night

6 °C

Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the evening and after midnight. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind east 30 km/h becoming light near midnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 before morning. Low 6.


Chance of showers

Thursday

19 °C

Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. High 19.


Cloudy periods

Thursday night

1 °C

Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.


Sunny

Friday

12 °C

Sunny. High 12.


Chance of showers

Friday night

4 °C

Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.


Periods of rain

Saturday

9 °C

Cloudy with 70 percent chance of rain. High 9.


Chance of showers

Saturday night

3 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.


Chance of showers

Sunday

7 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 7.


Chance of rain showers or flurries

Sunday night

-3 °C

Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low minus 3.


Chance of flurries

Monday

3 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High plus 3.


Normals

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High
9 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM

Based on Environment Canada data