York University campus deemed safe after being evacuated due to bomb threat

Toronto police and York University security completed a successful sweep of Bethune College after the campus was evacuated on Tuesday following an anonymous bomb threat.

Police notified the public that an investigation had been underway in conjunction with York University security at Bethune College in North York.

Authorities noted that there was no threat to public safety, and a York University spokesperson said students were evacuated from the campus as a precaution.

In an update, a spokesperson confirmed with CityNews that police officers and York Security Services completed a sweep of Bethune College and determined there was no active threat to the community.

“Evacuated areas are now open and resuming normal operations,” they said.

York University said that all efforts would be made to accommodate those impacted by the evacuation and that anyone who needs support could utilize the university’s services.