[bigguy1231]

They are closing schools because they are either underutilized or old. Empty schools are just as expensive to operate as full ones and older schools cost more to retrofit than building a new one. They also have restrictions placed on them by the province through funding formula's. The trustees are between a rock and a hard place and more often than not have to make decisions that aren't popular. No one wants to see neighbourhood schools closed but it unfortunately has to happen to keep the whole system healthy.