ManitobaA hockey arena in Winnipeg’s East Kildonan area is closed due to an “unexpected and significant” structural issue, city officials say.City of Winnipeg says it’s working to reopen East Kildonan facility as soon as it’s safeArturo Chang · CBC News · Posted: Nov 27, 2025 11:53 PM EST | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Winnipeg’s Terry Sawchuk Arena was closed after crews found an ‘unexpected and significant structural issue,’ city officials say. (Walther Bernal/CBC)A hockey arena in Winnipeg’s East Kildonan area is closed due to an “unexpected and significant” structural issue, city officials say.Crews were working on a restoration project at the Terry Sawchuk Arena when staff discovered an issue that is concerning enough to require the immediate closure of the facilities, a city spokesperson said Thursday.”We understand this is disruptive to arena users and are working hard to reopen the facility as soon as it is safe,” the spokesperson said in an email to CBC. “We are in the process of contacting all rental groups to help relocate ice time, wherever possible.”The city did not provide specifics as to what the structural issue is. It said it’s working on a plan to address it, including options for remediation and a timeline.The arena will remain closed until further notice.With files from Josh Crabb
Terry Sawchuk Arena closes abruptly due to ‘significant structural issue’
