School bus cancellations have been announced in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTA) for February 18, 2025, due to the ongoing road conditions resulting from inclement weather. The Durham District and Durham Catholic District school boards have cancelled buses to Brock area schools (Zone 1) as a result of the weather conditions. This decision affects students and families in the region, who are advised to check the Durham Student Transportation Services website for a list of schools within each weather zone.
The Dufferin-Peel District School Board has also announced bus cancellations, specifically for RF Hall Secondary School, due to cancellations in Dufferin County, as stated by Student Transportation of Peel Region. However, all other transportation in zones 1, 2, and 3 is running as scheduled. The weather conditions have led to a number of bus cancellations in the GTA, with some schools also being closed. St. Andrew, St. Peter, and St. Benedict schools will be closed on Tuesday, while all other DPCDSB schools remain open.
The road conditions in the region are a major concern, with the forecast indicating a temperature of -6 C that will feel like -20 C with the wind chill on Tuesday morning, dropping to a low of -15 C in the evening. On Wednesday, the temperature is expected to be -6 C, feeling like -21 C in the morning and -10 C in the afternoon, dipping to -12 C overnight. These conditions have led to the cancellation of a number of buses, affecting students and families in the region. The transportation services are working to ensure that students can still attend school, despite the challenges posed by the weather.
A list of school bus cancellations in the GTA on February 18, 2025, includes:
* Buses to Brock area schools (Zone 1) in the Durham District and Durham Catholic District school boards
* RF Hall Secondary School in the Dufferin-Peel District School Board
* St. Andrew, St. Peter, and St. Benedict schools in the Dufferin-Peel District School Board. Students and families are advised to check the school board websites for the latest information on bus cancellations and school closures.
The school bus cancellations in the GTA are a result of the ongoing weather conditions, which have led to challenging road conditions. The transportation services and school boards are working together to ensure that students can still attend school safely. Students and families are advised to check the school board websites and sign up for alerts to stay informed about any further cancellations or closures. By staying informed, students and families can plan accordingly and stay safe during the inclement weather.