US EditionBomb threat grounds departures in Montreal and Ottawa, FAA says
QUEBEC, CANADA, JUL 3 – Bomb threats triggered evacuations and temporary ground stops at six major Canadian airports, causing delays for thousands of travellers, as authorities continue to investigate the incidents.
- Several major airports across Canada, including those in the nation's capital and key western and eastern cities, received bomb threats early Thursday, leading to flight delays and a temporary suspension of ground operations.
- These bomb threats prompted evacuations and security investigations, with the Ottawa Police Service working alongside the Ottawa airport to investigate the incidents.
- NAV CANADA confirmed employees at affected locations are safe while service gradually resumed after threat assessments and evacuation of some sites.
- At 9:18 a.m., NAV CANADA provided an update indicating that service is steadily being restored and expressed appreciation to airlines and travellers for their understanding as operations return to normal, while also recommending that passengers verify their flight information.
- Airports began resuming normal operations later Thursday morning, but the bomb threats highlighted ongoing security challenges requiring close collaboration with authorities.
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The Hamilton Spectator
Canadian airports bomb threats: What travellers should know about the impacted airports returning to normal service
Operations at Canadian airports impacted by bomb threats have resumed operations. On Thursday, July 3, NAV Canada was made aware of bomb threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver, according to a post on X. Toronto Pearson Airport was unaffected.
castanet.net
Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
UPDATE 11:35 a.m. Airports are returning to normal operations after Canada's air traffic control service said some received bomb threats early Thursday morning. Nav Canada said the early morning threats affected airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. U.S. Federal Av...
The Canadian authorities were forced to temporarily suspend air traffic due to a series of bomb threats.
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