Schools closed, buses cancelled

13-Mar-2026

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The icy forecast on March 11 cancelled all but a few school buses and closed some schools entirely across eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

Freezing rain was expected to start early in the morning and last most of the day, leading to orange-level warnings about the dangers for the Ottawa-Gatineau area including likely utility outages and property damage.

Non-essential travel is not recommended.