Capilano University closes campuses after threat to student

UPDATE June 24, 2014: Both Capilano University campuses are openas of Monday, according to the university's website, after the school determined there is "low risk" to students and staff.

Capilano University closed its two North Vancouver campuses for three days after a student reportedly made a violent threat toanother student.

The university, which announced the closure of the main Purcell Way and Lonsdale campuseson Friday, said on Saturday morning thatthey would remain closed this weekend, and that it will provide an update with regard tothe reopening onSunday at 7 p.m. PT.

Capilano president Paul Dangerfield said in a statement that the university became of the aware of the threat on Thursday. He also saidit was"specific to [a] student and the CapUcampus on June 21" and was made by another student.

"Violence, intimidation and bullying is unacceptable at Capilano University," Dangerfield said. "Appropriate authorities, including the police of jurisdiction, were notified and are following up as required to ensure the continued safety of the CapU community."

The university did not state theexact nature of the threator who was involved. And they were not immediately available to comment further.

North Vancouver RCMP were also not immediately available to comment on Saturday.

Capilano University has around 12,700 students, according to itswebsite. Themain campus is in North Vancouver's Lynnmourneighbourhood.