Simcoe County School Buses Canceled Today Due to Icy Conditions
The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium has declared a complete cancellation of all school buses across the Simcoe County area today. This decision comes in response to Environment Canada’s warnings regarding extreme weather conditions. Forecasts indicate freezing rain, significant ice accumulation, and treacherous road conditions that could persist throughout the day.
Impacted Zones for Bus Cancellations
All zones in Simcoe County are affected by the bus cancellations. The specific zones include:
- North Zone: Elmvale, Midland, Penetanguishene, Orillia
- West Zone: Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach
- Central Zone: Barrie, Innisfil, Angus
- South Zone: Alliston, Beeton, Bradford, Cookstown, Tottenham
Schools Remain Open
Despite the cancellation of bus services, all schools in the affected areas will remain open. Students are encouraged to find alternative ways to get to school if they are able to do so safely.
For further information regarding bus cancellations and updates, please visit El-Balad for official notifications and details.
