Schools closed across most of eastern Newfoundland

Many wondered Friday morning if they would get tostay home, snuggled under the blankets or if they had to brace themselves beforebravingslippery streets on the Avalon Peninsula and south coast of Newfoundland.

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At 10:30 a.m., the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District announced thatall schools in the eastern region wouldremain closed for the day.

Schools in Bonavista and Port Rexton remainedopen, as didSt. Anne's School.

Private and French language schools in the eastern region as well asAnthony Paddon Elementary inMusgravetown, and Heritage Collegiate inLethbridgedecided to closefor the remainder of the day Friday.

Memorial University and Marine Institute have also been closed for the day.

College of the North Atlantic's Prince Philip Drive, Ridge Road,Seal Cove, Placentia, Burin and Carbonear campuses will also remain closed due to weather conditions.