Update: The Timmins Airport is back open after police evacuated and closed it this morning. A 22-year-old man from South Porcupine has been taken into custody. Timmins Police Service Communications Coordinator Marc Depatie says airport security found a replica grenade novelty cigarette lighter and a container of lighter fluid in his baggage. The investigation is still ongoing.
Original Post: Timmins Police Service and Airport Authority have evacuated and closed the Timmins Airport. A suspicious item was found during standard baggage screening processes at approximately 4:30am. All morning flights departing from the airport have been cancelled. It is recommended that travelers check with their individual airline to determine the status of any flight.