Schools closed, government offices delay opening as Island grapples with freezing rain

English- and French-language schools on P.E.I. are closedon Friday as the province cleans up the ice and snow.

All civil service offices across P.E.I., Holland College,UPEIand Veterans Affairs Canada offices will open at 10:30 a.m.

Environment Canadaissuedfreezing rain warningsfor most of the province early Friday morning, but the warnings have since been lifted.

It encouraged motorists to drive with caution as main roads are slippery and secondary roads haven't been cleared.

Plows areout in Queens County, salting and sanding wherepossible. Dispatchers are reporting drifting in the FortAugustusarea and along the north shore.

Crews are clearing drifts and salt and sand trucks are out in Kings.

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