The 911 call that sent police and ambulances to the offices of a Montreal gaming company on Friday was a hoax, police sources have confirmed. They say the operation began in response to a 911 call, now deemed a hoax, earlier in the afternoon. At one point dozens of people were seen after apparently barricading themselves on the roof of the red-brick building. pic.twitter.com/44PjWzsCOh —@SPVMMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante said on Twitter the city is in contact with police, and also asked people to avoid the Mile End area. Police evacuated the Ubisoft building on Friday afternoon.

Source: CBC News November 13, 2020 19:28 UTC