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Environment Canada has issued a weather alert warning of freezing rain and rain pellets throughout Saturday.  Due to the higher than acceptable possibility of slips and falls due to road and walkway conditions that are likely to materialize through the course of this morning, the University is enacting Weather Emergency Procedures and suspending normal University […]

The University has initiated a Weather Watch. All currently scheduled exams and activities are proceeding, but the University continues to monitor the weather closely. If the University decides to suspend operations, we will endeavor to give as much lead time as possible before a scheduled exam. Community members are advised when traveling to and from […]

Please be advised that as of 04:00pm. Friday April 13, 2018, the University has initiated a Weather Watch. The weather will be monitored through the afternoon and early evening. Should University Weather Emergency Procedures be adopted, this message will be updated immediately.

We strongly condemn the recent acts of vandalism on the picket line equipment at our Glendon Campus, and are particularly troubled by disturbing fascist graffiti and personal threats against CUPE colleagues. Upon learning of the incidents, York’s Security Services immediately notified the Toronto Police Service and are monitoring the area and assisting TPS in their […]

York University does not condone any form of violence. Our Campus Safety personnel are well trained in handling all types of situations on a non-physical basis. Their first and foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety of all members of the York community. At York’s Senate meeting last Thursday security officials were on hand to […]

.@TPSOperations have issued a bulletin abt a sexual assault near York’s Keele campus. Security surveillance & patrols have been increased. Anyone w info should contact TPS: 416-808-7474 or 416-222-TIPS. http://bit.ly/2puzRwY

Please be advised that York Security received a report of a robbery incident at the Keele campus on Sunday March 11, 2018.  A community member reported being robbed by a male suspect armed with a handgun while in the basement area of the Lassonde Building. The suspect was seen running from the area northbound. No injuries […]

York University always strives to foster a culture of safety on our campuses. A cornerstone of our efforts has been a commitment to a variety of transparent communications with respect to incidents that occur on our campuses. As a safety measure, we have recently had to impose a trespass ban for a non-community member who […]

In light of the recent internet “Tide PODS challenge”, the University would like to emphasize that laundry pacs are not made to be eaten. All detergent can be toxic; ingesting even a small amount can lead to serious health implications. If detergent makes its way into the bloodstream and organs, the effects could be fatal. […]

As of 4:30pm the weather watch is cancelled.

Please be advised that as of 11:00am. Friday January 12, 2018, the University has initiated a Weather Watch. The weather will be monitored through the afternoon and early evening. Should University Weather Emergency Procedures be adopted, this message will be updated immediately.

As of 5 pm the weather watch is cancelled.

As of 5:30am. Friday December 22, 2017 the university remains open. All exams will proceed as scheduled. All members of the community are advised to travel safely and to allow extra time for their commute this morning.

Please be advised that as of 4:00pm. Thursday December 21, 2017, the University has initiated a Weather Watch. The weather will be monitored through the evening and a decision will be made by 5:30am with respect to daytime operations. Should University Weather Emergency Procedures be adopted, this message will be updated immediately.

Several parts of the Keele Campus are without power. Staff are working to restore power as quickly as possible. The following buildings have been affected by the power outage: Petrie Science and Engineering West Office Building Farquharson Life Sciences Steacie Library Stong College and Residence Bethune College Bethune Residence Chemistry Building Life Sciences Building Tait Mckenzie Centre […]

The University remains open. All exams will proceed as scheduled. The weather watch has been lifted.

A Weather Watch has been initiated as of 5pm. The weather will be monitored through the night. A decision with respect to university operations on Tuesday, 12 December will be made by 5:30am.

On December 7th,  Toronto Police Service apprehended a non-community member at the Student Centre.  No injuries were reported. The individual had been previously issued trespass notice and is not permitted on York’s campuses. The circumstances at the Student Centre yesterday met a threshold for safety risk and this is why Toronto Police intervention was required. […]

Update - Graffiti at Keele Campus Last month, the Community Safety Department received several reports of offensive graffiti at different locations on the Keele campus. This graffiti was documented and immediately removed, and an investigation was launched by our security staff who worked with Toronto Police Service (TPS) to identify the perpetrator. A suspect (non-community […]

Startling blue and white posters highlighting what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing an opioid overdose or exposure to the drugs are being posted this week in communal areas of York University’s Keele and Glendon campuses. The posters are part of a comprehensive effort by York University’s Health Education & Promotion team and […]