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Schools across Ottawa-Gatineau region closed Friday due to storm
Some school boards in eastern Ontario and western Quebec are closing all schools, offices and child-care programs Friday due to a significant winter storm moving through the area.
Students and staff are asked to stay home and avoid travel.
The decisions were made as communities across the region prepare for a dangerous mix of heavy snow, rain, freezing rain, strong winds and flash freezes starting late Thursday and lasting into the holiday weekend.
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Boards that have decided to close all schools, offices and programs in eastern Ontario are:
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Ottawa Catholic School Board.
Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario.
Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est.
Boards that have decided to close all schools, offices and programs in western Quebec are:
Western Québec School Board.
Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais.
This article was originally published for CBC News.
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