Weather Update (April 5) – Message from the President

Posted on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our region this morning (April 5). College leadership has been monitoring the forecast, which indicates a rapid accumulation of freezing rain and ice in parts of our region. As a result, please be advised of the following:

  • All classes at the Pembroke campus will be cancelled today (April 5). The campus has also been closed for the remainder of the day. Pembroke learners are advised to monitor Brightspace for updates, and will not be penalized for today’s class cancellation.
  • Ottawa and Perth campuses currently plan to remain open, and classes are proceeding as scheduled. However, safety of employees and learners is the top priority. College leadership will continue to monitor the situation. Should the forecast change to predict greater storm impact, further announcements may follow.
  • AC Online programming continues as scheduled.
  • Learners who are scheduled to be on campus are strongly encouraged to monitor their College email accounts, social media and Brightspace for any updates on scheduling.
  • Learners who are unable to attend campus due to weather conditions should contact their program coordinator and/or teacher to discuss accommodation.
  • Employees scheduled to be on campus who cannot attend due to weather conditions, should contact their manager/supervisor to discuss accommodations.
  • For learners on co-op work terms with employers or on placements, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to weather conditions on April 5, you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact, or placement coordinator, for updates to make them aware of your situation.

We are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for our College community and will continue to monitor this situation. We ask everyone to please allow extra time for travel and to take extra caution as you make your way to and from the College. We will all need to show understanding, patience and flexibility.

Please continue to watch the College’s social media accounts, your email account and Brightspace for any updates.

Thank you and please stay safe,

Claude Brulé
President and CEO


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