UPDATE: Please be advised that the precautionary hold and secure at Bellview School and Madonna Della Libera & the precautionary lockdown at Princess Elizabeth have all been lifted. Police will remain in the area to investigate a weapons related call for service.
At approximately 2pm this afternoon, police received a report of a man with a firearm in the area of Tecumseh St and Salisbury Ave. A thorough search was conducted, including the use of drone technology, and the area schools were placed in hold and secure/lockdown as a precautionary measure while officers investigated. No arrests have been made in relation to this incident. We would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation as we conducted the investigation.
A message has been shared with families at Princess Elizabeth and Bellview public schools. We are following police direction as they investigate. Updates will be provided as they become available.
UPDATE:
As a precautionary measure, Princess Elizabeth School is currently in lockdown; Bellview School and Madonna Della Libera are both in hold and secure.
Heavy police presence in the area of Tecumseh St and Salisbury Ave. We are asking the public to please avoid the area. More information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Hey, Haldimand! It's your turn to register for our Kick-Start to Kindergarten event on Thursday, March 27 at the Caledonia Fairgrounds.
Details: https://t.co/YvZ3k92qEd
What's new, Norfolk? Now's the time to register for our Kick-Start to Kindergarten event on Tuesday, March 18 at Delhi Public School.
Details: https://t.co/YvZ3k92qEd
GEPH will be hosting a measles vaccine clinic on Saturday, February 22 at Oakland Scotland Public School. We are accepting all unvaccinated and under-vaccinated residents of the Grand Erie region. Full vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and those in our community against measles.
Please book your appointment at https://t.co/vw5a9LE3EG.
On International Mother Language Day, let’s celebrate how language bridges cultures in Grand Erie! An important opportunity to acknowledge the importance of protecting languages worldwide, UNESCO declared this date in 1999.
On February 20, we recognize the World Day of Social Justice. This year's theme is Strengthening a Just Transition for a Sustainable Future. Learn more here: https://t.co/SEFTLtF4bd
Black Joy Assembly was a great success. Thank you our staff and students who participated in this. Thank you to our guests and families for coming to join this celebration. @GEDSB Special thanks to @DirectorGEDSB @thompson_liana for joining us.
"We have officially hit the halfway mark of the school year. Congratulations to all students on this milestone."
Read the Monthly Bulletin here: https://t.co/TRGgDGnjII
Colour House Assembly and Valentine's Day! Great assembly led by some great Gr. 8 leaders today! Oh, and had a few front row hecklers as part of our "How well do you know Mr. Fraser?" gameshow. Reminded me of a pair from my younger years.🤣
@GEDSB#RRSthinkinclusive
Welcome, Kendall, who started with #HaldimandOPP today as a co-op student. She plans to further her career with the #OPP and has the opportunity to learn what it's like in the policing world. Want more information? Stop by the detachment to inquire.@GEDSB@HaldimandCounty^pc
Brant County, you're next! We invite you and your little learner to attend our Kick-Start to Kindergarten event on Tuesday, March 4 at Cobblestone Elementary School in Paris.
Details: https://t.co/vJ5cxrQTwh
GEPH will be hosting a measles vaccine clinic on Monday, February 17 at Burford Agriculture Hall. We are accepting all unvaccinated and under-vaccinated residents of the Grand Erie region. Full vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and those in our community against measles.
Please book your appointment at https://t.co/EAvAZ3F4T0.
To learn more about measles, please visit https://t.co/vw5a9LE3EG.
All Community Use of Schools permits are cancelled for Sunday, February 16 due to inclement weather conditions. All permit holders have been contacted.