Due to a safety incident, Red River College Polytechnic evacuated Building Z, RRC Polytech’s Vehicle Technology Research Centre, at its Notre Dame Campus shortly before lunchtime today. The incident was a Freon leak that occurred outside a classroom while a contractor was performing regular maintenance work, resulting in a small spill of less than 5 litres.

Safety protocols were activated immediately, the Building was evacuated and the College notified our staff and students about the incident through our Campus Alerting System. No injuries were reported, and our nurses assessed any staff or students near the spill at our Health Centre.

There was no risk or impact to the rest of the campus. Normal operations at all other buildings continue.

RRC Polytech reported the incident to workplace safety and health, and we have worked with them to declare the Building safe to return. Building Z will reopen around 4:00pm today and scheduled classes will resume tomorrow.

We appreciate the quick action and support from our staff, faculty and students in quickly responding to this incident to keep everyone safe.