A significant winter snowstorm has swept through the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), prompting numerous facility closures and event cancellations. Below is a comprehensive overview of the current status of schools, universities, and city-operated services amid this winter weather disruption.
Toronto Weather Forces Closures and Cancellations
City-Operated Facilities
- Toronto Public Library branches opened late at 12:30 p.m. and will close by 5 p.m.
- Most city-run daycares remain open, but staffing shortages may affect operations.
- All Toronto History Museums are closed for the day.
Municipal Updates
- Hamilton’s city offices are closed today.
- Mayor Andrea Horwath has cancelled the New Year’s Levee and Order of Hamilton ceremony.
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Recreation and library programs in Mississauga are cancelled until 3 p.m.
- The Toronto Zoo is closed for safety reasons concerning the severe weather.
School Closures
Across the GTA, school boards have implemented closures due to the storm:
- Toronto District School Board: All schools and childcare centers closed; bus services cancelled.
- Peel District School Board: All schools closed; bus services cancelled.
- Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board: All schools closed.
- York Region District School Board: All schools closed; bus services cancelled.
- Toronto Catholic District School Board: All schools closed today.
- York Catholic District School Board: All schools closed due to inclement weather.
- Durham District School Board: Schools remain open, but all bus services are cancelled.
- Halton District School Board: All schools closed; bus services cancelled.
- Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board: All schools closed this morning.
- Conseil Scolaire Viamonde: All schools closed across the GTA and broader southern Ontario.
University and College Updates
- University of Toronto: All campuses closed due to weather conditions.
- Toronto Metropolitan University: Both campuses are closed; classes cancelled.
- York University: Campus is closed today; classes cancelled.
- Seneca Polytechnic: Campus open but in-person classes shifted online where feasible.
- Mohawk College: Campuses closed; virtual learning continues.
- Humber Polytechnic: Classes moved to remote delivery today.
- Centennial College: On-campus operations and childcare centers suspended.
- George Brown College: All campuses closed; childcare centers also closed.
- OCAD University: Campus closed; classes are online.
- McMaster University: Campus is closed today.
- Brock University: University campus is closed.
As the storm continues, residents are urged to stay tuned for further updates from local authorities and institutions. Safety is a priority, and many organizations are adapting to ensure the well-being of the community during this challenging weather event.
