On Monday morning, Toronto police addressed threats at two high schools, leading to significant security measures. These incidents occurred at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute in North York and Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute in Scarborough.
Incident at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
The first threat was reported shortly after 8 a.m. at Marc Garneau Collegiate, located near Don Mills Road and Overlea Boulevard. Authorities took swift action, evacuating the school around 8:11 a.m. as officers conducted a thorough inspection of the premises.
- No injuries were reported during the evacuation.
- Students were moved outside for safety.
- The initial threat was later deemed unfounded, allowing the school day to resume.
Threat at Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute
Shortly before 10 a.m., a second threat emerged at Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute, situated at Lawrence Avenue and Kennedy Road. This prompted a hold-and-secure protocol as officers responded to the situation.
- The police are currently on-site, performing a search of the building.
- No injuries have been reported in this incident either.
Current Status and Ongoing Investigations
It remains unclear if the two threats are connected. Additionally, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has yet to comment on the incidents. Authorities indicate that they will provide further updates as the investigation at Winston Churchill continues.
