Police evacuate North York church after bomb threat

A file photo of a Toronto Police cruiser. CITYNEWS / Nick Westoll

Posted September 2, 2023 9:23 pm.

Last Updated September 2, 2023 10:11 pm.

A North York church was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat.

Police say just before 9 p.m. Saturday they received reports a bomb was inside EHC Ministries on Rossdean Drive in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Highway 400.

Investigators say the church was evacuated but no bomb was found.

No injuries were reported.

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