The winter storm has forced school boards across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) to suspend student bus service for today. Below is a comprehensive rundown of bus cancellations on February 18, 2026.
Toronto
- The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will cancel all buses today, though schools will stay open.
- The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has also cancelled buses, with schools continuing to operate as usual.
Peel Region
- All school buses are cancelled in Peel Region for zones 1, 2, and 3, according to Student Transportation of Peel Region.
- The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board reports bus cancellations across all zones today.
York Region
- The York District School Board (YDSB) has cancelled bus transportation, but schools remain open.
- The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) also reports bus cancellations while schools remain open.
Durham Region
- Durham Student Transportation Services indicates that all school buses are cancelled today.
Halton Region
- Halton Student Transportation Services confirms cancellations in zones 1, 2, and 3, while schools are still in session.
Hamilton
- The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has cancelled all buses and closed schools for today.
- The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) reports bus cancellations but keeps schools open.
Niagara Region
- The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) states that buses are running today, though delays may occur.
But here’s where it gets tricky: even when buses are canceled, schools may still operate on a delayed or modified schedule in some districts. And in regions with ongoing snow, travel times could be substantially longer for students who do ride the buses. If you rely on transportation, it’s wise to check your local board’s official updates frequently this morning for the latest status and potential delay notices.
Questions to consider: Do bus cancellations align with actual school closures in your area, or do some boards keep schools open while buses are paused? How might ongoing weather conditions affect start times across districts, and what contingency plans are in place for families?
If you’d like, I can tailor a quick status-check checklist for your specific region or help you draft a brief notice to parents explaining how to stay informed during winter storms.
