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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!


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7 Day Forecast

Increasing cloudiness

Tonight

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Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming east 20 gusting to 40 before morning. Low minus 11. Wind chill near minus 19.


Snow

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Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries in the morning. Snow and local blowing snow beginning late in the morning. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 20 in the morning and minus 10 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low.


Chance of flurries

Friday night

-9 °C

Snow ending in the evening then cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle in the evening. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late in the evening. Low minus 9. Wind chill near minus 14.


Cloudy

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Cloudy. High minus 2.


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Cloudy periods. Low minus 6.


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A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High plus 2.


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Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low zero.


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Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High minus 2.


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Cloudy periods with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 8.


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A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 4.


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Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 6.


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Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High minus 3.


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