A fast‑moving winter storm has triggered widespread school bus cancellations — and several full school closures — across Toronto and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on Thursday, as boards warn of hazardous travel conditions and reduced visibility during the morning commute.
Below is a detailed breakdown of impacts by school board.
Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board
The Toronto Student Transportation Group (TSTG) has cancelled all school bus and student transportation services across the city.
In a morning alert, TSTG stated:
“All school bus/student transportation services cancelled today, Thursday, Jan. 15, here in Toronto due to the weather and on the ground road conditions.”
The TDSB and TCDSB announced that all schools are closed as a result.
“All TDSB schools and sites, including child care centres, are closed today due to the weather forecast.”
Halton District School Board (HDSB) and Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB)
All schools under both the Halton District School Board (HDSB) and the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) are closed for the day.
The boards confirmed that transportation is cancelled in Zones 1, 2, and 3, affecting the entire region.
The closures include:
- All elementary and secondary schools
- Administrative centres
- School-based programs and activities
Families are advised to monitor board channels for updates as conditions evolve.
York Region District School Board (YRDSB)
The York Region District School Board has cancelled all transportation services, but schools remain open.
In a morning alert, the board stated:
“Due to inclement weather, transportation services for all YRDSB schools are cancelled today, Jan. 15, 2026. Schools remain open to students.”
Buses will not operate at any point during the day. Students who attend in person will require pickup at dismissal.
Peel District School Board (PDSB) and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB)
The Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) has cancelled all school bus transportation in Zones 1, 2, and 3, affecting both the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB).
STOPR encouraged families to review weather zone maps and cancellation protocols on its website.
Schools remain open unless otherwise noted, though attendance is expected to be impacted.
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB)
Hamilton is experiencing some of the most significant disruptions in the region.
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board has closed all schools and facilities, including:
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Adult education centres
- School-based childcare centres
- Administrative buildings
- Community Use of Schools programs
Transportation is fully cancelled.
The board added:
“Due to inclement weather, all HWCDSB schools, adult education centres, school-based childcare centres, administrative buildings and Community Use of Schools are closed today, Jan. 15, 2026 and student transportation is cancelled. Teachers will post asynchronous materials by 10 a.m.”
Students will shift to independent learning for the day.
