Power outages force some school closures in Montreal

Snow covered school buses are seen in a lot on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

By Jessica Barile

Posted March 17, 2026 7:53 am.

Last Updated March 17, 2026 11:30 am.

High winds and power outages forced the closure of several schools in Montreal on Monday morning.

The Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) confirmed that some schools are closed.

The following schools are affected:

  • Soulanges Elementary School
  • Pierrefonds Community High School
  • West Island Career Centre
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