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- calendar_today October 9, 2026
Live Election Night Special on CBC Toronto
CBC Toronto is preparing for comprehensive live election coverage as municipal election results come in across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on October 26. The station will livestream election results directly from the CBC Broadcasting Centre, offering viewers timely access to the latest ballot counts and analysis.
Start Time and Where to Watch
The cbc toronto election night special begins at 7 p.m. on October 26. The event, which will be anchored by CBC Toronto's Dwight Drummond, can be accessed on multiple platforms. Coverage will intensify once polls close at 8 p.m., ensuring viewers stay updated as results are reported live.
Who’s Providing the Election Night Analysis?
Dwight Drummond will host the election night special, accompanied by panellists Farrah Merali, host of CBC Radio's Here and Now, and Queen's Park reporter Shawn Jeffords. These experts will offer real-time analysis as election results are announced.
Reporters will also be stationed in key locations—Toronto, Mississauga, and Oshawa—to deliver live election updates as the races unfold.
Key Races: Toronto and Mississauga
In Toronto, voters are in the midst of a six-day advance voting period that concludes on Sunday. The toronto mayoral race sees Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford as leading candidates, both consistently polling above 10 per cent.
For the full list of Toronto candidates, visit the City of Toronto election website.
In Mississauga, the mississauga election features a tight contest between former mayor Bonnie Crombie and current mayor Carolyn Parrish, who are reportedly neck and neck in the polls. Coun. Alvin Tedjo’s support has increased significantly, placing him third according to recent surveys.
For details on all Mississauga candidates, check the Mississauga Votes website.
How to Access Live Election Coverage
CBC News app
The cbc news app allows you to watch the election special from anywhere. Enabling Toronto push notifications will provide start-time alerts and key analyses about municipal election results.
Online Platforms
The cbc toronto election special will be streamed online via cbc.ca/toronto, CBC Gem, and CBC Toronto's YouTube and TikTok channels, providing several options for live election coverage.
Television Coverage
You can also watch the election night special on CBC TV or by tuning in to CBC News at Six. CBC Toronto is additionally available through Roku and Samsung TV Plus for easy streaming access.
Radio Coverage
For listeners, cbc radio coverage is available on 99.1 FM in Toronto and through the CBC Listen app, ensuring coverage on the go.
Stay Informed with CBC Toronto
No matter which platform you choose, CBC Toronto’s multiplatform approach to gta election coverage ensures that viewers, listeners, and online audiences receive real-time updates, expert commentary, and in-depth analysis on election night.
Source: cbc.ca.
