November 16, 2016 / TheNewswire / Toronto, Canada: Organic Garage Ltd. (CSE:OG) announced today the appointment of Keith Stein to its Board of Directors.  

“Keith brings an outstanding set of complementary skills to our current Board’s already strong skill set. As we continue expanding our retail footprint in the Greater Toronto Area, Keith will further strengthen our Board’s ability to provide the proper oversight of our company’s commitment to operational excellence, continued growth and delivering shareholder value, “ said Organic Garage’s CEO, Matt Lurie.

Mr. Stein joined Dentons, considered the world’s largest law firm, as Counsel in 2014 after serving as Counsel at Heenan Blaikie since 2008. From 1994 to 2008, he was a senior executive with Magna International Inc. reporting to the Chairman, Frank Stronach and continued to act as a consultant reporting to the Executive Vice-Chairman until November 2010. Prior to becoming a consultant, Mr. Stein held the position of Senior Vice-President of Corporate Affairs at Magna. Before joining Magna, Mr. Stein was Senior Corporate Counsel for Toyota Canada and Toyota Credit Canada.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, Mr. Stein has been a board member of various companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange. His other business interests include real estate and a significant ownership interest in a well-known Canadian restaurant chain with locations in Ontario and Québec.

Aside from his professional activities, Mr. Stein was a Big Brother, a board member of Canada's Walk of Fame and Ontario Place, as well as a member of the Advisory Council for President William J. Clinton's 60th Birthday Fundraising Celebration.

About Organic Garage Ltd.

Organic Garage (CSE: 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 expanding its retail footprint with two retail locations in the Greater Toronto Area and a third location currently under construction. Please visit the Organic Garage website at http://www.organicgarage.com

For further information please contact:

Evan Clifford, Director

Christopher Crupi, Director

T: (416) 201-9390

E: investor_relations@organicgarage.com

W: www.organicgarage.com

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