Manitoba communities deal with damage to infrastructure after ‘storm of the century’

Weeks after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding across southern Manitoba, many communities are still grappling with the aftermath and the lasting impacts left behind. Although most of the floodwaters have receded, the damage to infrastructure remains.

Ruth Page Center for the Arts may be facing considerable damage to its 100-year-old building following heavy thunderstorms on Monday. The Near North Side dance organization, located at 1016 N. Dearborn St., experienced flooding in lower-level areas of its venue, including dance studios, a women’s restroom, costume stor