Food Basics’ ribbon cutting (L-R): John Manax, VP of operations, Food Basics; MPP Stan Cho; Umar Ali, store manager; Paul Bravi, senior VP, Food Basics. Photos by Richard Sibbald.

On Friday, October 1, Food Basics opened the doors of its 140th and newest location in Toronto as part of the North York community at Emerald Park. The modern 18,000 square foot, the second-floor site is located at 22 Poyntz Ave. Suite 100 and will be the only discount grocery retailer in the neighbourhood. This is Food Basics’ second urban store in the GTA.