The Manitoba government says it’s reopening a community hub at Winnipeg’s Millennium Library and giving it a new focus.

The former home of the Community Connections program is now open as the Downtown Resource Corner, and is intended to piggyback on some of the programming its predecessor had offered.

Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced the opening of the new project on Friday and said it will be staffed by provincial employees, including professionals trained in offering support with employment and income assistance, as well as two mental health workers and a public health nurse.

The site will also include services such as photocopying and a free public phone, as well as access to community services that can help with various issues, including i

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