The Winnipeg Police Service bomb squad converged on an Osborne Village law office Tuesday night, on the eve of an apparent parole hearing for the man convicted of mailing an explosive to the building in 2015.

The incident — which turned out to be a false alarm — happened just weeks after the 10-year anniversary of the explosion that seriously injured lawyer Maria Mitousis.

“Because of the events of July 3, 2015, we took this matter very seriously. Our primary concern is always the safety and security of our team, our clients, and our neighbours,” Mitousis said in an email statement Wednesday.

“We immediately contacted the authorities, who investigated and determined the item was not a threat. We are grateful for their prompt and professional response.”

Mitousis, who is now president of

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