Downsview Park residents ‘shocked out of their beds’ by explosion during Drake filming

City confirms explosion at Downsview Park was part of Drake video shoot, councillor calls it 'alarming'

A large explosion at Downsview Park on Thursday night was part of a “Project Bot” video shoot by Toronto rapper, Drake, the City of Toronto tells CityNews. The City says a Special effects (SPFX) permit was issued for the production. “We can confirm a production associated with the artist known as Drake was working at […]

What caused the explosion at Downsview Park?

Toronto’s very own lit up the night sky at Downsview Park on Thursday, but the local councillor says residents were “shocked out of their beds” by the explosion as they were inadequately informed about filming.

Overnight explosion at Downsview Park was for Drake's music video

Cops confirm loud blast that rattled GTA turned out to be a film shoot.

Heard an explosion last night? Turns out it’s for Drake’s music video - NOW Toronto

Did you see an explosion near Downsview Airport? Turns out it was part of Drake’s new music video shoot for his upcoming album Iceman.

Explosion during film shoot at Downsview Park rattles Toronto residents

A loud controlled explosion heard across parts of Toronto Thursday night was part of a pre-approved film shoot at Downsview Park, police said.

Drake Confirms “PROJECT BOT” After Being Tied to Toronto Explosion Reports

With no official release date attached to ICEMAN, Drake’s next album continues to hover just out of reach. However, signs of its arrival grow harder to ignore. Speculation had pointed to a possible drop. But attention shifted abruptly when reports of a large explosion in Toronto began circulating. The moment, which quickly spread across social media, was later tied—at least indirectly—to Drake himself. In a widely shared Instagram Story, he repo…