It's drop-off time at Royal Vale school in Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, and Michael Mitchell is escorting his 9-year-old son across Somerled Avenue, at the intersection of Royal Avenue.

At Royal Vale School, about 30 people were outside shortly after 6 a.m. They lit a small fire in a garbage can in front of the school to warm up. Temperatures dipped to - 22 C, or - 36 with the ...

Nearly 40 parents camped outside of Royal Vale School, some of them for almost three days, to secure a coveted spot for their child in the school’s annual February registration. The doors ...