Snowstorm closes schools in Waterloo Region on Thursday

Vacant desks are pictured at the front of an empty classroom. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward THE CANADIAN PRESS

By Christine Clark

Posted Jan 15, 2026 05:56:46 AM.

Last Updated Jan 15, 2026 09:20:32 AM.

A powerful winter storm has cancelled school for students in Waterloo Region on Thursday.

All Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board schools and sites are closed due to the weather.

All before and after-school programs and child care centres are also closed.

Community use programs at local schools will also not be running on Thursday, as well as all programs and services offered by St. Louis Continuing Education and Adult and Learning Centres.

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