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BREAKING: Board votes to close Widdifield

It wasn't a unanimous vote, but the Board has decided to close Widdifield and keep West Ferris and Chippewa open
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The Near North District School Board voted this evening to consolidate three high schools down to two.

It wasn't a unanimous vote, but the Board has decided to close Widdifield and keep West Ferris and Chippewa open.

The vote was 5-3 with one trustee absent. 

The decision follows the recommendation of the Accommodation Review Committee.

BayToday is covering and will have a full story later.