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‘Escalating threats:’ Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre Cancels 5 Remaining Shen Yun Performances
The venue cited an escalating series of threats and a reported bomb threat, while police said the threat was unfounded.
- The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts cancelled all remaining Shen Yun Performing Arts shows scheduled through April 5, citing an "escalating series" of threatening messages received over the past 48 hours.
- Following a March 29 bomb threat that forced theatre evacuation, Toronto Police Service investigators determined the report was "unfounded," yet the venue remained firm in its cancellation decision.
- Despite the Falun Dafa Association of Toronto agreeing to fund enhanced security measures including K-9 sweeps, venue management remained firm in its decision to call off the remaining performances.
- Spokesperson Joel Chipkar condemned the "continued threats" and urged the theatre to reverse its decision, while ticketholders were offered exchanges for future Greater Toronto Area performances.
- Globally, Shen Yun has faced over 150 similar false bomb threats, which presenters allege are linked to the Chinese Communist Party in attempts to stifle freedom of expression.
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Shen Yun Presenters Hold Press Conference on Cancellation of Performances in Toronto, Canada
Local presenters of Shen Yun performances in Toronto held a press conference on the afternoon of April 2, after a fake bomb threat forced the cancellation of all remaining shows at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre. The presenters said that the Chinese Communist Party is behind the threats against the New York-based classical Chinese dance company. They noted that police have confirmed the threat was fake and are urging theater management to reconsi…
Five remaining Shen Yun Toronto shows cancelled amid 'escalating threats' to venue
The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto has cancelled all five remaining Shen Yun shows following what local presenter, the Falun Dafa Association of Toronto (FDAT), calls “hoax bomb threats.”
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Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after 'unfounded' threats
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