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Ontario Provincial Police have cleared an space within the Township of Schreiber the place police have been investigating an incident involving “explosive ordnance” on Ontario Avenue.
Township residents requested to evacuate can now return residence
Alex Brockman · Ontario Chronicle · Posted: Jun 19, 2024 1:18 PM EDT | Final Up to date: June 19
Ontario Provincial Police have been investigating an incident involving ‘explosive ordnance’ on Ontario Avenue in Schreiber. (CBC)
Ontario Provincial Police have cleared an space in Schreiber the place police have been investigating an incident involving “explosive ordnance” on Ontario Avenue.
“Residents are actually capable of return to their properties. The Township of Schreiber wish to thank everybody for his or her co-operation and understanding throughout this occasion,” stated Tammy Ibey, the township’s director of operations, in an emailed assertion shortly earlier than 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
The northwestern Ontario township issued an emergency alert shortly earlier than midday on Wednesday, asking residents and companies to evacuate the next areas:
Erie Avenue. Ontario Avenue. Manitoba Avenue. Quebec Avenue. Winnipeg Avenue across the east finish of Ontario Avenue.
An elevated police presence was anticipated for the afternoon.
On its social media, OPP stated officers have been investigating and requested residents to remain away whereas officers labored.
Schreiber’s recreation centre was opened for anybody needing shelter till the incident was resolved.
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