School and Bus Cancellations in Cape Breton Due to Weather
High winds and power outages have caused disruptions for some students in Cape Breton.
Bus Cancellations and Early Dismissals
- The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) reports cancellations of some school buses because of windy conditions.
- St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy will have an early dismissal; students will start leaving at 9:45 a.m. due to a power outage.
- Beau-Port School, operated by CSAP, is closed on Wednesday due to a local power outage.
- At NDA School, morning bus service is cancelled because of high winds. The school remains open, but students who rely on the bus must find alternate transportation or miss the day.
Updates and Ongoing Situations
- NDA school officials will notify families later regarding the status of afternoon bus transportation.
- NSCC Strait Area Campus has cancelled classes after an overnight power outage; power is expected to be restored by 2:00 p.m.
- The Wagmatcook Learning Centre remains open despite the weather conditions.
"Students will begin dismissing at 9:45 a.m." — SRCE statement regarding St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy.
Summary: High winds and power outages have led to school bus cancellations, early dismissals, and closures for several Cape Breton education centers, with updates ongoing.
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101.5 The Hawk — 2025-11-05