MONTREAL Several Quebec school boards are closed as snow continues to blanket parts of the province. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert, warning of low visibility and intense winds as 15 to 20 centimetres of snowfall is expected in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and Chateauguay. Snowfall began late Monday evening and is expected to continue into Tuesday night. As the snow tapers off, temperatures are likely to plummet overnight on Tuesday, descending to a low of minus 23. Sunny skies and high winds are expected on Wednesday. A high of minus seven could fall to a blistering minus 23 with the wind chill in the morning. The afternoon is expected to warm to a tropical minus 14 with the wind chill.
Black History Month activities at the English Montreal School Board are expected to take on more significance given the recent history of race-related events.
Black History Month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS: Black History Month activities at the English Montreal School Board are expected to take on more significance given the recent history of race-related events. The EMSB adopted a formal resolution to formally recognize Black History Month, with chair Joe Ortona saying âThere were a number of events that occurred that make us seriously reflect on issues of race. These tragedies spark outrage all over the world. We are witnessing a coming together of people to denounce racial injustice, and we wanted to show our commitment by voting on and passing a resolution.â The board is seizing the opportunity for schools to teach students about pride in heritage and identity. Usual BHM activities are going virtual because of pandemic restrictions, with presentations planned from Youth Stars, Fatima Wilson and her Steelpan Band, the Black Theatre Workshop and more, with special activities lead by EMSBâs Spiritual
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