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Winnipeg’s True North Square development is getting a new addition.

Wawanesa Insurance will be the major tenant at a building which will be constructed across the street from True North Square, at the old Hull’s Family Bookstores location on Graham Avenue.

“It’s a massive move,” Evan Johnston, vice president at Wawanesa Insurance, said Thursday. “We looked at a number of options and we aligned with True North not only culturally but we’re thrilled with the location.”

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Currently, Wawanesa’s 1,100 employees in Winnipeg are spread across six locations — including buildings on Broadway and Main Street.

Wawanesa’s Vice President Evan Johnston says the company’s workforce has essentially doubled over the last five years, so they’re thrilled to be able to have so many employees under one roof. — Diana Foxall (@CJOBdiana) June 13, 2019

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Designs for the 300,000 square foot, 19 storey tower feature plenty of glass and natural light, just like other buildings at True North Square.

True North’s real estate arm and James Richardson and Sons will own the new building, which is set for completion in 2023.

It will be the final commercial structure with an address at True North Square.

The True North Square Plaza opened to the public Sept. 27, 2018.

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