As a winter storm is expected to bring upwards of 30 cm of snow to some parts of southern Ontario by Thursday morning, local school boards are adjusting their learning plan.

School closures:

  • Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board
  • Thames Valley District School Board
  • Avon Maitland District School Board

Bus delays and cancellations:

Westheights Public School in Kitchener was closed Wednesday due to a watermain break. Repair work was completed by Thursday morning. 

A full list of bus cancellations in Waterloo Region can be found on the Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region website.

Wilfrid Laurier to close as of 6 p.m.

Wilfrid Laurier University announced mid-afternoon Wednesday its Waterloo and Brantford campuses, along with its Kitchener location would close as of 6 p.m. In-person classes are cancelled, but may be held remotely at the discretion of the instructor. Exams, including those delivered online, are cancelled. The university will reopen at 7 a.m. on Thursday, unless the weather event is extended.

City of Cambridge closes ice rinks

Citing mild temperatures and wet conditions, the City of Cambridge closed all outdoor ice rinks until Friday evening.

City of Kitchener closes toboggan hills

The City of Kitchener said the toboggan hills at McLennan Park and Hillside Park will be closed Wednesday for safety reasons.

This list will be updated as more information is released