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National Post
08-05-2025
- Health
- National Post
Toronto's Pearson airport: Possible measles exposure prompts health officials to investigate
Health officials in Ontario's Peel Region are investigating a new case of measles, warning that some people who were at Toronto Pearson Airport over the weekend could have been exposed to the highly contagious disease. Article content Article content Officials said the exposure would have occurred on May 3 after an Air Canada flight AC540 from Seattle to Toronto landed, according to a news release by Peel Public Health on Wednesday. People who were in the vicinity of Terminal 1 between 7:28 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET could have come into contact with measles. Article content Article content 'The measles virus spreads from an infected person through infectious respiratory particles through the air but it may also spread through direct contact infected nasal or throat secretions,' according to Infection Prevention and Control Canada. Article content Article content If possible, health officials try to contact anyone who was at the site of exposure. However, officials said that anyone who believes they were at Pearson at that time or thinks they have been exposed to measles should check their immunization record to confirm that they have up-to-date vaccinations. Article content 'Those concerned about symptoms should call their health care provider before going to see them to inform them they may have been in contact with someone who has measles,' per Peel Public Health's news release. 'Do not attend work or school.' Article content Measles can spread easily to people who are not immunized or to people who have not been vaccinated. Those who are most at risk of complications are babies under one year of age, pregnant women who have not been immunized, and people with weakened immune systems. Article content Article content Symptoms can arise between seven and 21 days after a person has been infected. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes (including conjunctivitis), sensitivity to light, and red rash lasting four to seven days. Article content Article content Last year, the Peel Region had three confirmed cases of measles. This year, there have already been six confirmed cases in the region. Article content
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I heard loud popping noises in Toronto airport - then police stormed in and we were evacuated'
Panicked passengers and visitors to Toronto Pearson Airport revealed they heard gunshots coming from inside the building - police later said a person had been shot, but no cops were injured People inside Toronto Pearson Airport have revealed the moment they heard "popping noises" inside the building before police shot a man. Panicked passengers and visitors to the airport said they heard gunshots shortly before 7am this morning before they were told to leave. Armed police swarmed the building before putting the airport on lockdown. People were seen abandoning their luggage and racing for vehicles outside. Peel police later confirmed a man inside the Canadian airport had been shot in Terminal 1 and that officers involved were not injured. Chris Rind, a visitor to the airport, revealed the moment he heard the sound of gunshots ringing inside the building. He told Canadian network CP24 that he heard "loud popping noises" coming from inside the building. He said the noises had caught nearby security officials off guard. Witness Kevin McLaughlin also told local news that there were "lots of cops" when he got out of the airport at about 7:30am. He added: "When we rolled in, it was just weird. There was a lot of flashing was something going on." Ontario police said Highway 409 to Terminal 1 Departures had been closed as part of a police investigation and have since urged drivers to avoid the area. Peel paramedics also said they were "actively responding" to an incident at the airport. "Due to a Peel Police investigation outside Terminal 1 departures, passengers and vehicles are being rerouted to enter and exit through T1 arrivals," Pearson Airport said. "We will provide updates throughout the morning." The Toronto Transit Commission said the 900 Airport Express bus is detouring via Terminal 3 due to ongoing "police activity." Investigators have since been dispatched to the airport and are set to release more details about what happened as they emerge. People have been encouraged to check with the airport regarding flights in and out of the area. The incident caused a lot of discussion among people who were unsure about what had happened at the airport. "Anyone know what's going on at Pearson airport? Dozen police cars & rifles out?" one user wrote on X. Another said: "Just heard Pearson T1 is now locked down. Dozens of people abandoning their Ubers (and now being turned back). Anyone know what's up?"
Vancouver Sun
24-04-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer involved in shooting at airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed
Article content Police are investigating after an officer was involved in a shooting at Toronto Pearson Airport on Thursday morning. Article content Article content The incident occurred at Terminal 1 of the airport, according to Peel Regional Police. They confirmed in a post on X that an adult male was shot and the police officer is uninjured. Article content 'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety,' the post said. 'Expect delays at the Terminal.' Article content OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING: -T1 at Pearson International Airport -Large police presence. -Adult ml shot. -Officer is uninjured. - @SIUOntario has been contacted. -This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. -Expect Delays at the Terminal.… — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) April 24, 2025 Article content Article content Passengers and vehicles 'are being rerouted to enter and exit through T1 arrivals,' the airport's X account said in a post at 8:30 a.m. ET. Article content In an emailed statement to National Post, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) spokesperson Kristy Denette confirmed there 'has been a police-involved shooting.' Article content 'SIU investigators are being dispatched,' said Denette. Article content Just after 7:30 a.m. ET, Ontario Provincial Police posted on X to say that roads were closed on 'Highway 409 to Terminal 1 Departures' in Mississauga. 'Please avoid the area,' the post said. Article content ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy409 to Terminal 1 Departures, at Toronto Pearson International Airport, in Mississauga - Roads closed due to a police investigation. Please avoid the area. ^ao — OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) April 24, 2025
National Post
24-04-2025
- National Post
Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer shot at the airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed
Police are investigating after an officer was shot at Toronto Pearson Airport on Thursday morning. Article content Article content The incident occurred at Terminal 1 of the airport, according to Peel Regional Police. They confirmed in a post on X that an adult male was shot and the police officer is uninjured. Article content 'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety,' the post said. 'Expect delays at the Terminal.' Article content Article content OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING: -T1 at Pearson International Airport -Large police presence. -Adult ml shot. -Officer is uninjured. - @SIUOntario has been contacted. -This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. -Expect Delays at the Terminal.… — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) April 24, 2025 Article content Article content Passengers and vehicles 'are being rerouted to enter and exit through T1 arrivals,' the airport's X account said in a post at 8:30 a.m. ET. Article content In an emailed statement to National Post, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) spokesperson Kristy Denette confirmed there 'has been a police-involved shooting.' Article content 'SIU investigators are being dispatched,' said Denette. Article content Just after 7:30 a.m. ET, Ontario Provincial Police posted on X to say that roads were closed on 'Highway 409 to Terminal 1 Departures' in Mississauga. 'Please avoid the area,' the post said.
Toronto Sun
24-04-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Pearson airport incident draws police, medics
Planes sit on the tarmac at Toronto Pearson Airport's Terminal 1 March 13, 2020. Photo by Peter J Thompson / Postmedia Emergency crews are at Pearson airport's Terminal One on Thursday morning for an unexplained incident. Peel Regional Police and paramedics are reportedly on scene at the airport. One person on X said the officers have their rifles out. Highway 409 to Terminal 1 departures is closed due to the police investigation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy409 to Terminal 1 Departures, at Toronto Pearson International Airport, in Mississauga - Roads closed due to a police investigation. Please avoid the area. ^ao — OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) April 24, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Toronto Raptors Crime Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs
