After four years, Metro is back in Ottawa’s ByWard Market, opening our brand-new store, the 132nd store for the banner. The store has hired a team of 125 employees and features products and services tailored to the needs of the community. The store has officially been named Metro Rideau while the decor features photos of local landmarks to pay tribute to the surrounding community. To emphasize our commitment to playing an active role in our communities, Metro donated $10,000 the Ottawa Food Bank, a partner of Feed Ontario, to help support those in need. Thank you to everyone who made this grand opening a huge success!
About us
With its 326 stores, the Metro banner is a leading Ontario (130) and Québec (196) supermarket chain. The Metro banner is part of the METRO Inc. family, a food and pharmacy leader in Ontario and Quebec.
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https://www.metro.ca/en
External link for Metro Ontario
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- Retail
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Privately Held
Employees at Metro Ontario
Updates
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We are pleased to announce the success of the Annual Metro Ontario Charity Golf Tournament, held on July 15th at RattleSnake Point in Milton and Glen Abbey in Oakville. Thanks to the incredible support and generosity of all partners and participants, we raised nearly $500,000 for United Way, Feed Ontario, and Breakfast Club of Canada - Club des petits déjeuners!
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METRO achieved the honour of receiving the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) - Toronto Ace Awards' Best in Show for the Feed the Joy Campaign at last Thursday’s gala in Toronto. The awards recognize outstanding work in public relations and strategic communications, judged by some of the industry's most distinguished leaders. This exceptional performance also included GOLD for the Marketing Communications Campaign of the Year and Best Use of Special Events or Experiential Marketing. Congratulations to every colleague and partner involved. Your ongoing engagement and dedication have been instrumental in our success, allowing us to achieve Better Thinking and even Better Results. #BestTeam
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We are thrilled to announce that 10 of our Metro stores have won a 2023 Foodland Ontario Retailer Award! This program recognize excellence in display and promotion of Ontario foods and support of Foodland Ontario, highlighting Metro’s commitment toward local sourcing. Congratulations to all our stores for their commitment to local foods.
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After months of hard work and dedication, we are excited to announce the completion of major upgrades to our Metro store in St. Thomas! Our grand re-opening was a true celebration, marked by the presence of special guests Joe Preston, Mayor of St. Thomas, City Councillor Tara McCaulley, and Karen McDade, General Manager of the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank. We've tailored the store to better serve the evolving needs of our customers, and we can't wait for everyone to experience the enhancements firsthand. In line with METRO's purpose to nourish the health and well-being of our communities, we are proud to donate $2,500 to the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in making our store re-opening a resounding success.
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Celebrating the holidays with joy and connection! Metro had the pleasure of hosting Feed the Joy cooking classes with Ontario Seniors' Organizations, uniting generations through the magic of food. In Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto, seniors and community members cooked together, sharing family recipes and creating lasting bonds. To honour these wonderful connections, Metro donated $1,500 to each organization. Happy Holidays!
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Happy Anniversary, Too Good To Go! Celebrating a year of incredible achievements together, we take pride in our accomplishment of rescuing over 188,000 meals from being wasted!
🎊CELEBRATING 1 YEAR OF SAVING FOOD WITH Metro Ontario 🎂 Since joining Too Good To Go, Metro has helped save +188,000 meals from going to waste, surpassing our original goal of +181,000 bags saved by March 2024. As a result of their amazing efforts, they have helped to avoid +471,000kg of CO2e emissions 🌎 🤝 It is dedicated partners like Metro that make it possible to have a positive impact on the planet by offering surplus food through the Too Good To Go app! Together, we're making a big impact in the fight against food waste and the creation of a more sustainable future. Thank you for saving Surprise Bags from Metro throughout Ontario and making a difference with us! 💚
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Make a donation! Until December 27, visit your local Metro and make a donation to Feed Ontario as part of our Healthy Together campaign. In 2022, $2.8 million were donated to our community partners thanks to this fundraising campaign. Every donation counts!
At a time when the issues of food insecurity and access to basic necessities are more important than ever, METRO is launching its second annual Healthy Together fundraising campaign in support of food banks in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, in all its stores. From tomorrow until November 22, customers are invited to donate at the checkout when they visit Metro mon épicier, Super C, Groupe Adonis Inc. and Groupe Première Moisson in Quebec. This campaign, which reflects our purpose to nourish the health and well-being of our communities, will be rolled out in December in our Metro Ontario and Food Basics stores as well as at Jean Coutu and Brunet in Quebec. This year, METRO is proud to double its corporate contribution with a donation of $1,050,000 to its three partners: Les Banques alimentaires du Québec, Feed Ontario and Food Depot Alimentaire in New Brunswick.
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We are thrilled that Metro is once again taking part at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, championing Ontario's vibrant local foods and raising awareness about food waste. Our interactive display zone, spanning over 7,000 square feet, is for Ontario vendors participating in Metro's Locally Sourced program, along with winners from this year's Royal food competitions in the Champions Showcase. "Spotlight on Local presented by Metro" will feature 20 vendors from seven different regions across Ontario, offering fair attendees a delectable tasting experience of some of the finest local products. In our commitment to sustainability, we've introduced a new digital kiosk with an interactive game titled, "Test Your Food Waste IQ." This engaging feature sheds light on the lifecycle of food and provides valuable tips to minimize food waste at home. With a focus on education, engagement, and celebration, Metro's presence at this year's fair promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees. Join us in celebrating Ontario's diverse local foods and learning about better food waste practices for a brighter future. #MetroLocallySourced #RAWF2023
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Congratulations to Charles Buhagiar, Senior Category Business Manager of OTC and Health & Wellness, Metro Ontario, for receiving the Grocery Business 2023 Cutting Edge Innovator in Whole Health award. On Saturday, September 23, Charles was presented the much-deserved award by Jim Slomka, Executive Vice President, Grocery Business at the CHFA NOW Toronto Show in front of a packed trade show booth. Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support! #bestteam
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