An evacuation of The Globe and Mail newsroom in Toronto has been lifted and no threat to public safety found after police confirmed a bomb threat had been made against the newspaper Friday afternoon.
Police said the building, located at 444 Front St. W, was evacuated due to the threat just before 3 p.m. ET.
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) officers and K-9 units responded to the scene and a command post had been set up in the area.
Const. Scott Mills said an unidentified man called a receptionist at the newspaper and reported a bomb had been placed on the premises. Police were then contacted.
A memo sent out to staff shortly after the announcement said the building had been evacuated due to a “security related concern.”
“All staff have left the building. People who can leave for the day are encouraged to do so. We are unable to access the parking lot at this point, so will not be able to get to cars or bikes at this point,” the memo read.
“Do not go back into the building until the police give us clearance. We will provide updates as they become available.”
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Journalists with the newspaper said on social media they were told to leave the building due to the threat and a heavy police and firefighter presence could be seen in the area.
One reporter tweeted employees were informed over an intercom that the building was under a “state of emergency.”
Front Street West north of Spadina Avenue, from Portland Street to Spadina Avenue and Wellington Street westbound were closed for what police initially deemed a “suspicious incident.” No injuries were reported in the incident
Police said roads were expected to reopen at around 6 p.m. Friday.
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