Schools in Ontario won't have an extended winter holiday, Education Minister Stephen Lecce says

“We have consulted with the Chief Medical Officer of Health as well as the Public Health Measures Table and have determined that an extended winter holiday is not necessary at this time, given Ontario’s strong safety protocols, low levels of transmission and safety within our schools,” the province said. [The Star] BREAKING NEWS [Schools in Ontario won't have an extended winter holiday, Education Minister Stephen Lecce says]( Wednesday, November 18, 2020. 12:10 PM EST “We have consulted with the Chief Medical Officer of Health as well as the Public Health Measures Table and have determined that an extended winter holiday is not necessary at this time, given Ontario’s strong safety protocols, low levels of transmission and safety within our schools,” the province said. [READ MORE]( [First Up morning newsletter] Have you signed up for First Up yet? The Star's new morning newsletter is more than just the headlines: it's everything you need to know in just a few minutes. Start your day with more of what matters and [sign up today](. If you’re not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you’d prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Manage Your Email Preferences]( [Become a Star Subscriber]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY]( - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -