Youth charged after online threat made towards Ontario school

CRIME Youth charged after online threat made towards Ontario school By Aaron D'Andrea Global News Posted September 18, 2026 10:01 am 1 min read View image in full screen An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby. SC LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE A 17-year-old is facing charges after allegedly making an online threat against a school, according to Ontario Provincial Police. The OPP said Thursday its officers responded to the threat, which was made against a school in Midland. After an investigation, the youth was arrested and charged with uttering threats for a dangerous purpose and possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose. Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. The youth, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear in court in November. Police added that the incident is considered isolated, and there are no ongoing concerns for student or public safety. Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS REPORT AN ERROR © 2026 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Sponsored content MORE FROM GLOBAL NEWS Cher’s son, Elijah Blue Allman, indicted on felony charge: report Canada’s privacy czar seeking information in massive driver’s licence hack ADVERTISEMENT Trending What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowers 11,279 READ How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal 10,229 READ Canada’s privacy czar seeking information in massive driver’s licence hack 9,470 READ The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’ 7,325 READ New ICE contracts for Quebec-based security firm involved with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ 6,997 READ Top Videos Peterborough residents remember those lost to drug overdoses Peterborough council backs replacement of McFarlane Street bridge, Ashburnham Drive realignment Charges laid in collision between ambulance, transport truck in Madoc, Ont. Peterborough school…