Rural schools closed and some bus routes cancelled in Thunder Bay, Ont., after spring snowstorm
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Rural schools are closed Monday in Thunder Bay, Ont., and some school bus routes are cancelled after a dump of snow overnight in the region.
Confederation College has also closed its Thunder Bay campus today and classes are cancelled.
Environment Canada has issued multiple weather alerts for the region, including snowfall warnings for Thunder Bay and north shore areas. Snowfall is expected to continue through the morning.
School closures
Lakehead Public Schools is closing rural schools today due to weather conditions. That includes Crestview, Five Mile, Gorham Ware, McKenzie, Nor'wester View, Kakabeka, Valley Central, and Whitefish Valley schools.
Public board city schools are open in Thunder Bay. As well, the Thunder Bay Catholic Board, French Catholic, and French public schools are open in Thunder Bay, and city school buses are running.
Confederation College's Thunder Bay campus is closed for the day. Classes at all campus buildings are cancelled, and the buildings will remain closed. This includes the SUCCI Wellness Centre, Sodexo and the Children and Family Centre.
School bus route cancellations in Thunder Bay
Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay has cancelled all rural school buses for the day. Most student transportation for city schools will run, but delays are possible.
All wheelchair accessible vehicles are cancelled for the day for the Thunder Bay Catholic, French Catholic and French public school boards. More information can be found on the Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay website.
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