Several GTA boards close schools ahead of winter storm

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By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted December 22, 2022 2:22 pm.

Last Updated December 23, 2022 8:56 am.

The CityNews Extreme Weather Centre has the latest on school closures, traffic and transit info, and other cancellations

A winter storm warning blankets the GTA as a multi-day weather system is expected to cause “hazardous” travel conditions due to snow, damaging winds and extreme cold temperatures.

The rain that started Thursday night across Toronto and GTA will change into flurries as the cold front moves in, bringing with it strong southwesterly winds. Environment Canada says the plummeting temperatures could lead to a potential flash freeze.

Most GTA school boards start their holiday break as of Saturday but Thursday is the last day for schools in other boards in the region.

Here is what other boards have announced regarding school closures and other cancellations on Friday.

York

York Region DSB – Schools closed, asynchronous learning will be available for students
York Catholic DSB – Schools closed, asynchronous learning will be available for students. Child-care centres in schools will remain open at the operator’s discretion, while before and after care programs will be closed.

Toronto

Toronto DSB – Schools and administrative buildings closed. Child-care centres and before and after school programs located in TDSB schools will also be closed. All in-person Continuing Education after school and evening courses are also cancelled as well.
Toronto Catholic DSB – Schools and administrative buildings closed, teachers will post learning materials in their virtual classroom. Child-care centres and before and after school programs located in TCDSB schools will also be closed.

Peel

Peel DSB – Schools and board buildings closed, asynchronous learning activities will be available for students. Child-care centres will also be closed.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB – Holiday break starts Friday