ItB次元官网网址檒l be a few weeks before Tahsis residents can use the rec centre again, after cold weather caused more than one pipe to burst in the facility.

Mayor Martin Davis said that B次元官网网址渂asically what happened was the cold weather. For some reason, a few of the pipes decided to freeze. WeB次元官网网址檝e got multiple leakes in there, and water is coming down through the ceiling.B次元官网网址�

The village made the decision to close the rec centre, which has a pool, climbing gym, gymnasium and more, until repairs can be made, and the proper insurance measures can be taken.

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The rec centre was used in early 2022 when a snow storm knocked out power to Tahsis and the surrounding area. People were sleeping in the facility in order to keep warm.

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The facility was built around 50 years ago, and has also had unrelated issues with the boiler. Davis said the village has a grant application in to undergo necessary repairs to the facility.

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