GTA winter storm causes widespread closures and cancellations

A major winter storm has prompted widespread closures and cancellations across the Greater Toronto Area, with many school boards, post‑secondary campuses, libraries and the Toronto Zoo closed or shifting to online operations and several school bus services cancelled.

A major winter snow storm has prompted widespread cancellations and closures across the Greater Toronto Area today. Municipal and institutional notices reported impacts to schools, child care centres, public libraries, and post‑secondary campuses. Several school boards announced buses and classes cancelled this morning. Some campuses said they will shift to online instruction where possible. Notable closures and cancellations: - Toronto Public Library branches are closed until noon today. - The Toronto Zoo is closed today, the zoo reported, citing severe weather conditions. - Multiple school boards announced closures and cancelled bus transportation; some boards (for example, Durham) reported buses cancelled while schools remain open. - Many universities and colleges announced campus closures or switches to online learning, and some institutions reported suspended on‑campus operations and closed child care centres. Summary: The storm has disrupted in‑person services across the GTA, affecting public libraries, schools, daycares and higher education campuses. Transport services such as school buses were cancelled in many districts. Undetermined at this time.