Thunder Bay schools closed due to heavy snowfall

Rural schools in Thunder Bay, Ontario, are closed today due to heavy snow that fell overnight. Some bus routes for these schools are also cancelled. Confederation College in Thunder Bay has closed its campus, and all classes are cancelled for the day. Environment Canada has issued several weather alerts for the area, including snowfall warnings. Snow is expected to keep falling through the morning, leading to hazardous conditions. Lakehead Public Schools announced the closure of several rural schools, such as Crestview, Five Mile, and Kakabeka, among others. However, public schools in the city are open, and buses for city students are running, although some delays may occur. Transportation services for the Thunder Bay Catholic and French school boards have also cancelled all wheelchair accessible vehicles for the day. For more updates and details, residents can check the Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay website or tune in to local broadcasts.