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Halifax Police Lift Lockdown After No-Weapon Threat Found

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC · How we work

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Halifax Regional Police lifted the lockdown at Halifax West High School after a weapons threat investigation.
A man called shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday claiming he was on school property with a weapon.
Police searched the building and found no evidence supporting the threat.
The lockdown was lifted at 3:45 p.m. after the search concluded.
Officers will stay at the school to reassure students and staff.

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Halifax Regional Police lifted the lockdown at Halifax West High School after a weapons threat investigation.
A man called shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday claiming he was on school property with a weapon.
Police searched the building and found no evidence supporting the threat.
The lockdown was lifted at 3:45 p.m. after the search concluded.
Officers will stay at the school to reassure students and staff.