Several eastern Ontario schools closed on Thursday after alleged threats, OPP investigating [Video]

Several schools in Kemptville and Iroquois, Ont. were closed Thursday as police investigated alleged threats towards two schools in eastern Ontario.

Ontario Provincial Police say police received telephone calls overnight, “each threatening violence” at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville and Seaway District High School in Iroquois.

All public and Catholic schools in Kemptville were closed, along with Seaway District High School and Iroquois Public School in Iroquois “as a precaution,” according to police.

“The OPP takes all public safety threats seriously,” the OPP said. “It’s not known if the threats are legitimate. Investigative efforts to identify the callers is ongoing.”

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) said, “out of an abundance of caution,” North Grenville District High School, Kemptville Public School and South Branch Elementary School were closed to all staff and students on Thursday. St. Michael Catholic Catholic High School and Holy Cross Catholic School in …