Flood at Carnegie Center Last Evening

The basement of Carnegie Centre flooded last evening.  A patron says, "They kicked everybody out at 8:30."  Usually people are allowed to sit around in the building playing board games or talking until 11 p.m., although most services such as the library, computer room, and basement tv and computer lounge close at 10 p.m.

The flood occurred in the area of the washrooms, across from the weight room in the basement.  Staff had to shut off the water in the entire building.  So toilets couldn't be flushed and dishes couldn't be washed. 

Carnegie is staffed by CUPE members who are on strike, but food service workers, as well as a few janitorial and security staff and a front desk receptionist are still on the job.  That's because the cafeteria and related volunteer program have been designated essential by Labour Relations. 

Carnegie was open again this morning. 

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