School and Bus Cancellations in Cape Breton Due to Weather and Power Outages
High winds and power outages have disrupted the school schedule for several students in Cape Breton.
Bus Cancellations and Early Dismissals
- The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) reported cancellations of some school buses owing to strong winds.
- St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy will have an early dismissal caused by a power outage, with students beginning to leave at 9:45 a.m.
- At NDA School, morning bus service is cancelled due to weather conditions. The school remains open, but students relying on buses must find alternate transport or take the day off.
School Closures and Updates
- Beau-Port School, operated by CSAP, is closed Wednesday due to a power outage in the area.
- NSCC Strait Area Campus cancelled classes following an overnight power outage, with power expected to be restored by 2:00 p.m.
- The Wagmatcook Learning Centre will remain operational despite the outages.
"School management at NDA says they will update families later in the day to confirm whether afternoon transportation will go ahead."
Summary
Disruptive weather and power failures have led to bus cancellations, early dismissals, and some school closures in Cape Breton, with ongoing updates expected from affected institutions.
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101.5 The Hawk — 2025-11-05