Schools closed as Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County digs out after winter storm
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Schools and facilities are closed as people in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County dig out from a winter storm.
A snowfall warning remained in effect Thursday morning after a low pressure system moved through much of southern Ontario Wednesday evening and overnight.
Waterloo region schools made the call to close Wednesday night.
Guelph and Wellington schools announced school closures Thursday morning.
In separate releases, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) said the closures affect all classes, as well as school buses, taxis and special education routes.
"Extended day programs, child-care centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre will be closed," said the release from WRDSB.
The notice from Upper Grand District School Board said: "Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible."
Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Conestoga College and the University of Guelph are all closed Thursday and all classes have been cancelled for the full day.
Other closures were also expected throughout the day, including offices and daycares:
"Snow will end this morning, however, the morning commute will be impacted," the warning from Environment Canada notes. An additional 5 cm of snow on Thursday is possible and the forecast says freezing drizzle and blowing snow are possible throughout the day.
Grand River Transit reported some cancelled routes due to the weather and police were reminding people to be cautious on the roads.
GO trains on the Kitchener line will also be limited on Thursday, Metrolinx said in a release Wednesday evening.
"With significant snow expected overnight [Wednesday], we will run on a special schedule [Thursday] to ensure we can maintain reliable service while keeping our trains clear of snow and ice buildup. This means that some GO Train trips will be cancelled or modified," the release said.
Express trains on the Kitchener Line won't be operating and many trips on the line will be modified throughout the day.
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