Freezing rain triggers widespread school bus cancellations across the GTA

A round of freezing rain and messy winter weather has led to bus cancellations across several Greater Toronto Area (GTA) school boards on Tuesday, though all schools remain open.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) has cancelled transportation for all schools on Jan. 6. Classes are still in session, and students may attend if they can get to school safely, officials said.

In the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB), all buses in STOPR Zone 3 are cancelled for the day. Transportation is also cancelled for students attending St. Andrew, St. Peter, St. Benedict, and Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School, regardless of their zone. Schools remain open.

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) has also cancelled all transportation in Zone 3, meaning school vehicles will not service any schools within that zone. Schools are open as usual.

In Halton, the Halton District School Board (HDSB) says all schools are open, but all school buses are cancelled for Tuesday. Families who choose to keep their children home are asked to report the absence before the start of the school day.