Toronto, Canada / TheNewswire / May 17, 2017 - Organic Garage Ltd. (TSX-V:OG) (“the “Company”), today provided an update on its recent corporate activities.

On April 13, 2017, the Company’s common shares commenced trading on the TSX-V as a Tier 1 Issuer, which is reserved for the TSX-V’s most advanced issuers with the most significant financial resources. The Company has been extremely pleased with the team at the TMX throughout this process and will continue to work closely with the exchange and associated IR and PR resources to ensure maximum shareholder value is achieved.

Organic Garage has been selected by the TSX to open the market on Tuesday May 23, 2017.

The Company is also pleased to provide an update on the progress at its newest location currently being completed in Toronto’s west-end Junction neighbourhood. Construction is now complete and merchandising and finishing is underway. The Company anticipates a June 21, 2017 opening. Store planning has also commenced for the Company’s future Leaside location, northeast of Toronto’s downtown core.

The Company has engaged Paracom Realty Corporation to actively pursue sites for new store locations in the Toronto Market. Jordan Karp, SVP Retail Advisory services at Paracom Realty commented, “We are thrilled to be representing Organic Garage. We firmly believe Organic Garage is a real game changer in the specialty grocer category whose brand and wide range of competitively priced organic products will dramatically enhance the retail landscape of every property and neighbourhood they choose to invest in.”

The Company recently participated in the Green Living Show in Toronto, April 7 – 9, 2017, considered Canada’s largest “green” themed trade show. Organic Garage represented 18 vendors at the show, which attracted more than 32,000+ attendees over the three-day period. The Company is focused on expanding its trade show program, which is a profitable marketing initiative.  

About Organic Garage Ltd.

Organic Garage (TSX-V:OG) is one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers committed to offering its customers a wide selection of healthy and natural products at everyday affordable prices. The company’s stores are in prime retail locations designed to give customers an inclusive, unique and value-focused grocery shopping experience. Founded in 2005 by a fourth generation grocer, Organic Garage is headquartered in Toronto and operates a highly efficient supply chain through its centralized distribution centre. The company is focused on continuing to expand its retail footprint within the Greater Toronto Area. For more information please visit the Organic Garage website at www.organicgarage.com.

For further information please contact:

Evan Clifford, Director

T: (416) 201-9390

E: investor_relations@organicgarage.com

W: www.organicgarage.com

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