Provincial offices in downtown Winnipeg building temporarily closed due to flooding

The Manitoba provincial government temporarily closedoffices at a downtownWinnipeg building due to flooding on Wednesday afternoon.

A sign posted on the Canada Building at 352 Donald St., just north of Ellice Avenue,saidit was closed because of "building issues."

In a news release, the province said the issue was flooding, and thatthe Manitoba HousingApplications and Payments office and the Maintenance Enforcement Program office in the building will remain closed until further notice.

For urgent Manitoba Housing matters, people can contact the housing communications centre at 204-945-4663 or toll-free at1-800-661-4663.

In-person services for the Maintenance Enforcement Program and Family Resolution Services, which include making maintenance enforcement payments and child support services, have been affected by the closure, the province said.

More information is available on provincial website aboutpayment options and servicesandon accessing Family Resolution Services, the province said.

Manitobanswho need to visit the offices in person are advised to call or check online to see whetherthe building has reopened.