Advertisement

2 Capilano University campuses closed due to ‘targeted, specific security threat’

Click to play video: 'Capilano University North Vancouver campuses closed due to ‘targeted, specific security threat’'
Capilano University North Vancouver campuses closed due to ‘targeted, specific security threat’
A security threat has closed both Capilano University campuses in North Vancouver on Friday. The university notified all students and staff late Thursday night in an alert – Jun 21, 2024

A security threat has closed both Capilano University campuses in North Vancouver on Friday.

The university notified all students and staff late Thursday night in an alert.

“Due to a targeted, specific security threat, the North Vancouver Capilano University Main and Lonsdale campuses will be closed on Friday, June 21,” the alert said.

“Please do not come to either campus.”

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Just before 8 a.m. Friday, the university provided an update.

It said staff at the university learned that a student had threatened another student and a campus with violence on Thursday.

The decision to close both campuses to ensure the safety of all students and staff was then made.

Story continues below advertisement

“Violence, intimidation and bullying is unacceptable at Capilano University,” a spokesperson said in an email.

“Appropriate authorities, including the police of jurisdiction, were notified and are following up as required to ensure the continued safety of the CapU community.”

The spokesperson did say the university does not believe there is an ongoing threat to students.

North Vancouver RCMP said it is investigating the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.

Sponsored content

AdChoices