Ancient human remains unearthed at Toronto construction site

A crew installing a water service line uncovered human remains Jan. 5 at their worksite site on Withrow Avenue, according to City of Toronto officials. Const. Laura Brabant with the Toronto police says an anthropologist was called to identify the remains. “The anthropologist attended the scene and has advised the remains are from an ancient Indigenous burial ground that is marked in that area,” she said.

View image in full screen The remains were uncovered in the city’s east end Friday, city officials say. Max Trotta / Global News Trending Now Orphan Natalia Grace’s age finally proven, but new shocking twist revealed JN.1 is Canada’s new dominant COVID 19 subvariant. Here’s what to know In a statement, the City of Toronto said construction in the area will be halted while an investigation takes place.

Story continues below advertisement “The anthropologist will provide instructions for the city once the investigation is complete,” the city said. Police remain on scene to preserve the area and remains, pending further direction from the anthropologist. More on Toronto Toronto police investigating Queen West area homicide Man rescued from dumpster fire in Toronto’s West End One in hospital, two in custody after shooting inside Toronto store: police Basement fire in Vaughan, Ont., kills two, fire crews rescue two others.