Island Airport Shut Down Over Weekend

Monday, 24 October 2022 07:50

By Geoff Waterfield

Suspicious package found near terminal

A temporary shutdown of Billy Bishop airport on Toronto Island over the weekend.

It started when a suspicious package was found on a bike near the terminal Saturday afternoon.

Initial tests found it to be possibly explosive, but it was soon detonated in a controlled manner.

Police released two people of interest, but no charges laid, adding they're confident it was an isolated occurrence and no danger to the public.

The airport closed its runway and some nearby buildings were evacuated, but everything was returned to normal later that night.

More from Local News

Niagara Falls Exploring Pothole Repair Idea

City councillor says it'll cost less than $100,000 for the equipment, to keep asphalt hot
Advocates Want Formerly Homeless for Committee

City of Thorold asking Niagara region to include them in finding solutions
Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest

Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 22nd weekend
Hospital Deficits Getting Worse: Report

Report shows it grew substantially at Niagara Health over a 2-year period
Man Dies in Lincoln House Fire

Emergency crews called to the scene yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Fire Marshall is looking into the cause
Potential Niagara Parks Strike

The union says it's mainly for fair wages
Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn

Police made the discovering in St. Catharines home
Be Wary of Spring Time Scams: NRP

"Companies" will claim work is needed