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Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

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Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

2026-01-16 13:37 Last Updated At:18:57

A powerful winter storm swept through Toronto and surrounding areas on Thursday, causing school closures and travel delays as heavy snowfall reduced visibility and affected transportation services.

Meteorological authorities warned that heavy snowfall would greatly reduce visibility, while local transportation officials reported that several roads had been completely closed and major surface transit routes were operating at reduced speeds due to the storm.

Toronto Pearson International Airport officials announced Thursday that air traffic control measures had been implemented due to severe weather, affecting several inbound and outbound flights. Meanwhile, several local school boards in Toronto fully suspended classes, while others enacted partial closures in response to the storm.

Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

Winter storm slams Toronto, closes schools, disrupts traffic

Hong Kong's stock market declined on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.29 percent to close at 26,844.96 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 0.50 percent to end at 9,220.81 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index edged down 0.11 percent to 5,822.18 points.

Hong Kong stocks close lower

Hong Kong stocks close lower

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