Toronto Winter Storm Paralyzes GTA

A major winter storm has paralyzed the Canada — Greater Toronto Area, bringing up to 40 centimeters of snow and widespread disruptions. Environmental Defense Fund issued an orange snowfall warning, advising against non-essential travel. Transportation has been severely affected, with Toronto Pearson International Airport experiencing numerous flight cancellations and delays. Via Rail and GO Transit reported significant delays and incidents, including a Via Rail train striking a snowplow. The Canada — Toronto Transit Commission suspended service on the Finch West LRT and cancelled express buses. Roads, including the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 400, were closed due to multiple collisions and hazardous conditions, with the Canada — Ontario Provincial Police reporting over 200 crashes. Schools across the Canada — Greater Toronto Area were closed, and public facilities like the Toronto Public Library and Canada — Toronto either closed early or remained shut. City of Canada — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow deployed 1,300 staff for snow-clearing operations, while the Canada — Hamilton, Ontario cancelled public events. The storm's impacts are expected to last for several days.