How to watch the Ontario election on CBC News and get live results
Ontarians headed to the polls in a snap election on Thursday, and we have all the latest results and expert analysis for you. Remember, polls closed at 9 p.m. ET, so if you’re a Canadian citizen residing in Ontario, you had until then to cast your ballot.
Here’s how you can stay updated on the election results through various media channels:
**Watching on TV:**
The countdown to results started at 8 p.m. ET on CBC TV and CBC News Network. Results were being broadcasted as soon as polls closed at 9 p.m. The special coverage could also be watched on CBC Gem, YouTube, or on some smart TVs. Hosted by Dwight Drummond, the show “Ontario Votes 2025” featured analysis from Senior Queen’s Park Reporter Mike Crawley, CBC’s Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton, and other experts. David Common provided results from across the province, with reporters stationed at the campaign headquarters of major party leaders. Given the unpredictability of elections, tuning in early was recommended as the last election’s results were called within the first half hour.
**Listening on CBC Radio One:**
CBC Radio aired a live provincewide radio special hosted by Jill Dempsey and Queen’s Park Reporter Shawn Jeffords, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. The coverage included results, reactions, and expert analysis.
**Online Coverage:**
CBCNews.ca had live election coverage starting at 6 p.m. ET. The website offered a livestream of the election special, a live story page keeping track of key storylines, and an interactive results map to monitor races in all 124 ridings. Additionally, there was a streaming version of the show with American Sign Language interpretation available.
For those just interested in the outcome, CBC News app provided breaking news alerts on the election results. Local CBC station websites had information on riding winners, while regional coverage was available on local CBC sites. Post-election analysis was promised on CBCNews.ca the morning after the vote, offering insights into party performances and the implications of the results on people’s lives.
Stay tuned to CBC for all the updates on the Ontario election results.
