Explosives scare in Liberty Village ends with no explanation

Toronto Police say they have investigated an “irregular” discovery in Liberty Village on Monday and the matter is now concluded. The bomb squad was called to deal with what seemed to be the discovery of explosives. Police say they were conducting an unrelated investigation in the Wellington Street and Strachan Avenue area when they came across something “of great concern”. TTC buses were also called in to provide shelter to residents however police said no evacuations had been ordered. Around 1:40 p.m., police said the “situation has been resolved” and residents who were not inside the building already were allowed to return home. There is no word on any injuries or arrests. No further details were provided regarding the nature of the initial investigation or why the bomb squad had to be called — City News