US EditionDownsview Park residents ‘shocked out of their beds’ by explosion during Drake filming
Toronto police said the blast was a pre-approved controlled film shoot with pyrotechnics, and officials said there was no risk to public safety.
- On Thursday evening, a loud explosion rattled the Greater Toronto Area, which the City of Toronto confirmed was a controlled film shoot for rapper Drake's video production.
- The City issued a Special effects permit for the 'Project Bot' production, requiring coordination with Toronto Police Services and Toronto Fire Services to ensure safety protocols.
- Despite Downsview Park sharing "advance notifications" through its website and social media, residents reported feeling alarmed; the park issued an apology on Friday for the distress caused.
- Ward 6 Councillor James Pasternak expressed concerns about the lack of communication with residents and is now working with Canada Lands Company to improve future protocols.
- Drake confirmed his involvement by sharing clips of the explosion on Instagram, where the spectacle appears tied to his forthcoming album rollout, 'Iceman'.
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City confirms explosion at Downsview Park was part of Drake video shoot, councillor calls it 'alarming'
A large explosion at Downsview Park on Thursday night was part of a “Project Bot” video shoot by Toronto rapper, Drake, the City of Toronto tells CityNews. The City says a Special effects (SPFX) permit was issued for the production. “We can confirm a production associated with the artist known as Drake was working at […]
Drake Confirms “PROJECT BOT” After Being Tied to Toronto Explosion Reports
With no official release date attached to ICEMAN, Drake’s next album continues to hover just out of reach. However, signs of its arrival grow harder to ignore. Speculation had pointed to a possible drop. But attention shifted abruptly when reports of a large explosion in Toronto began circulating. The moment, which quickly spread across social media, was later tied—at least indirectly—to Drake himself. In a widely shared Instagram Story, he repo…
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