WDSS & pool closed, busing update, world news

Wallaceburg Retirement Residence – Morning Coffee

Weather forecast from Friday, March 1, 2019 to Sunday, March 3, 2019

Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 15 in the morning. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill near minus 8.

Saturday, March 2 – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning early in the morning and ending in the afternoon then 30 percent chance of flurries later in the afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning.

Saturday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 8.

Sunday, March 3 – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of snow. High minus 6.

Sunday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 13.

WDSS closed, other school buses are running

WDSS is closed today, all other school buses are running.

From the LKDSB: On the advice of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) has decided to close Wallaceburg District Secondary School to students on Friday, March 1 due to concerns about a potential threat at the school.

School board officials say Concerns were raised regarding a potential threat against the school after a note was found in the school at the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 28.

LKDSB Senior Administration has decided to close the school on Friday to allow police to investigate the incident.

“Student and staff safety are a top priority for the LKDSB and we follow the direction of local police regarding matters of school safety,” stated Director Jim Costello.
The LKDSB will continue to keep the school community updated regarding this issue. Please visit the school or LKDSB websites (www.lkdsb.net) for the most up-to-date information.

Wallaceburg Pool closed

From CKRecreation: “Wallaceburg District High School has been closed today due to a possible threat. As the pool is housed in the same building, the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool will be closed today as well.”