Weather Alert

Welcome to Academy Canada Career College "Weather Alert", your online information source for storm related cancellations at your campus.

There are two ways to check for weather cancellations and closures:

  • Check the online campus cancellation updates.
  • Check the lists below to find out which television and radio to watch or listen for updates.

Weather Alert Update

Last Update: August 5, 2010 at 7:40 PM.

Campus Status Notes
Head Office Open Head Office is open.
Corner Brook Closed (Summer Break) Corner Brook Campus is closed from August 5, 2010 to September 2, 2010 due to the Summer Break.
Harding Road Closed (Summer Break) Harding Road Campus is closed from August 5, 2010 to September 2, 2010 due to the Summer Break.
Kenmount Road Closed (Summer Break) Kenmount Road Campus is closed from August 5, 2010 to September 2, 2010 due to the Summer Break.

Weather Alert Reminder

Since Registration Days and Orientation Weeks will take place from September 3 - 10, Weather Alert resumes on September 3, 2010.

The Weather Alert page will be updated Monday to Friday at 7:45 AM. If severe weather conditions are expected on Monday or first day of classes after a long holiday weekend, such as Labour Day or Thanksgiving Day, Weather Alert will be updated the day before.

Weather Alert will not be updated on September 6, 2010 due to Labour Day.

Weather Alert Status System

Status Meaning
Open Campus or Head Office is open.
Closed Campus or Head Office is closed because of the weather.
Closed (Weekend) Campus or Head Office is closed for the weekend.
Closed (Holiday) Campus or Head Office is closed due to a municipal, provincial, religious, or federal holiday. This status also applies to Christmas Break and Easter Break.
Closed (Summer Break) Campus is closed due to the Summer Break period.
Closed (Not Weather Related) Campus or Head Office is closed due to prolonged electrical failure, water main break, emergency, or other unforeseen events.
Delayed Campus or Head Office opening is delayed due to the weather.
Delayed (Not Weather Related) Campus or Head Office opening is delayed due to electrical failure, water main break, emergency, or other unforeseen events.
Mixed Some parts of the campus are closed.
Mixed (Not Weather Related) Some parts of the campus are closed due to non-severe weather related events including electrical failure or emergencies.

Weather Alert Updates

Weather Alert will be updated weekdays between 7:45 AM and 8:00 AM Newfoundland Time with periodic updates throughout the day depending on expected weather conditions.

However, if severe weather related watches, warnings, or advisories are issued for the Corner Brook or St. John's areas, Weather Alert will be updated between 6:15 AM and 6:45 AM with periodic updates throughout the day.

Weather alert will not be updated for specific campuses or head office during the following periods due to municipal, provincial, or federal holidays:

Date Campus Reason
August 5, 2010 to September 2, 2010 All Campuses Summer Break
September 6, 2010 All Campuses Labour Day
October 11, 2010 All Campuses Thanksgiving Day
November 11, 2010 All Campuses Remembrance/Armistace Day
December 24, 2010 - January 6, 2011 All Campuses Christmas Break
February 21, 2011 Corner Brook Campus and Head Office Winter Carnival Day
April 22, 2011 - April 29, 2011 All Campuses Easter Break
May 23, 2011 All Campuses Victoria Day
July 1, 2011 All Campuses Canada/Memorial Day
August 3, 2011 Kenmount and Harding Road Campuses Regatta Day
August 10, 2011 - September 6, 2011 All Campuses Summer Break

Regatta Day is usally scheduled for the first Wednesday of August. If weather conditions are unfavourable, Regatta Day will be moved to a next available day.

Radio and Television Station List

Academy Canada students, instructors, administrative, and head office staff are advised not to call radio or television stations directly, but stay tuned for updates from the announcers. Radio stations and television networks receive hundreds of phone calls from educational institutions and workplaces during storm days. Therefore, they can report closures more effectively and in a timely manner with fewer phone calls from the public.

Please note that Academy Canada students and staff should exercise caution when deciding whether or not to travel to your campus or office during a storm.

Visit this page periodically for further updates throughout the day.

Below are a list of radio stations and television network updates for each campus:

  • Corner Brook Campus and Head Office
    • CFCB
    • K-ROCK
    • CHOZ - OZ FM
    • CBC Radio
  • Kenmount and Harding Road Campuses
    • CHOZ - OZ FM
    • VOCM
    • CBC Radio
    • Coast 101.1

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