On the evening of April 10th,  due to a sewer backup,  the Thompson Court Office in the Provincial Building flooded.

The flooding has affected most areas of the basement, including all three courtrooms, the sheriff's space and the administrative office space.

As a result, some court sittings have been relocated to St. Lawrence Hall on Cree Road and via video in Winnipeg where possible.

The Thompson Court office has re-opened in Room 114 on the main floor at the Provincial Building.

Discussions are ongoing for longer-term arrangements while remediation of the building occurs.

Updates regarding courts will be posted at manitobacourts.mb.ca and stakeholders will be updated as new information is available.