CapU reopens after 3-day closure due to ‘targeted threat’

After a three-day closure, Capilano University is reopening its North Vancouver campuses Monday.

The facilities on the North Shore have been closed since Friday after a threat was made against a student by another student.

At the time, the university said it would reopen on Saturday, however, the closure was extended to cover the entire weekend.

The school says it has reassessed the threat based on the information gathered and determined the risk to the university is low.

In a statement to CityNews on Friday, CapU President Paul Dangerfield shared that the university “became aware that a student at the University had been threatened with violence by another student” on Thursday, prompting the shutdown of campuses.

“Violence, intimidation and bullying is unacceptable at Capilano University. Appropriate authorities, including the police of jurisdiction, were notified and are following up as required to ensure the continued safety of the CapU community,” he added.

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