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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

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Pressure
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Visibility
24.1 km
Dewpoint
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Humidity
74%
Wind
W 39 km/h
Gust
50 km/h

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7 Day Forecast

A few rain showers or flurries

Tonight

-7 °C

A few rain showers ending after midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60. Low minus 7. Wind chill minus 13 overnight.


Chance of flurries

Saturday

-8 °C

Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature steady near minus 8. Wind chill near minus 16. UV index 2 or low.


Mainly cloudy

Saturday night

-17 °C

Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy late in the evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light before morning. Low minus 17. Wind chill minus 16 in the evening and minus 22 overnight.


A mix of sun and cloud

Sunday

-6 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 6.


Cloudy periods

Sunday night

-10 °C

Cloudy periods. Low minus 10.


A mix of sun and cloud

Monday

1 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 1.


Chance of flurries

Monday night

-3 °C

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


Chance of rain showers or flurries

Tuesday

4 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High plus 4.


Periods of rain

Tuesday night

3 °C

Periods of rain. Low plus 3.


Rain

Wednesday

7 °C

Rain. High 7.


Periods of rain or snow

Wednesday night

-3 °C

Periods of rain or snow. Low minus 3.


Chance of flurries

Thursday

0 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries. High zero.


Normals

Low
-6 °C
High
2 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
6:06 PM

Based on Environment Canada data