'Bomb threats' target schools in northern and eastern Ont., provincial police say

A series of threats against schools in northern Ontario that started overnight has expanded into the eastern part of the province, police say.

A series of threats against schools in northern Ontario that started overnight has expanded into the eastern part of the province, police say.

Ontario Provincial Police said in an updated news release Wednesday afternoon it is "investigating multiple bomb threats across parts of northern and eastern Ontario." 

"The threats targeted multiple schools under multiple school boards and other facilities, demanding payment," OPP said.

"As a precaution, many targeted schools and facilities have been closed while the investigation continues."

At the advice of police, schools from all four boards north of Gogama – serving the Timmins area and surrounding communities -- closed for the day.

There is no evidence of actual devices and none have been found, OPP said.