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The Canadian Press \u00a018\/07\/2024 13:58 The Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation is finalizing the purchase of two more office buildings and a parking lot in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The buildings are near the major intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street, where the federation bought a former Bank of Montreal building in 2020. Federation president David Chartrand says it’s part of a plan to revitalize downtown Winnipeg, which has seen office vacancy rates rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chartrand would not reveal how much the federation is paying but says it’s less than the estimated $140 million it would cost to construct new buildings. He says the federation plans to bring 160 employees downtown from other areas, in addition to staff already downtown. Chartrand, who has been… <\/p>\n

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The Canadian Press \u00a018\/07\/2024 13:58 The Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation is finalizing the purchase of two more office buildings and a parking lot in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The buildings are near the major intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street, where the federation bought a former Bank of Montreal building in 2020. Federation president David Chartrand says it’s part of a plan to revitalize downtown Winnipeg, which has seen office vacancy rates rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chartrand would not reveal how much the federation is paying but says it’s less than the estimated $140 million it would cost to construct new buildings. He says the federation plans to bring 160 employees downtown from other areas, in addition to staff already downtown. Chartrand, who has been... <\/p>\n

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