Winnipeg Police HQ Taken Down… By Mischief And Water Valves
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A 51-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman are facing multiple mischief charges after allegedly opening several emergency water supply valves in the upper stairwells of the Winnipeg Police headquarters tower at 266 Graham Avenue.
Within minutes, water pressure built up and forced water through the stairwells and ceilings, flooding parts of the building. Officers described it as “floodgates basically opened up,” with water pouring into the main foyer, pooling near elevators, and damaging working spaces. Crews had to shut down valves, pull up carpets, cover equipment in plastic, and assess what systems may have been impacted.
No one was injured, but the damage is described as extensive and cleanup is ongoing. Much of the tower is vacant, though Canada Post space inside the complex was also affected. This marks the second major flooding incident tied to the headquarters complex, which was already under scrutiny due to a provincial inquiry into its construction.
The truly strange part is the simplicity of it all. No elaborate sabotage. Just opening valves in stairwells and watching a major police facility effectively take itself out from the inside.
We cover this bizarre story and more in this week’s Keep Canada Weird episode.
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