There is a new (about 10 months old) food wholesaler (no need for $50 account like Cost Co and they sell directly to the public):
Gourmet Cash and Carry
3700 Kempt Rd (near the new Bridge, McKay Bridge)
Halifax
Ph: 406-4101
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3700 Kempt Road, Halifax NS B3K
that sells lots of Middle Eastern, Asian and other foods at AWESOME PRICES, here is an article in The Coast Magazine:
http://www.thecoast.ca/Articles-i-20...and_Carry.html
I bought 1 liter extra virgin olive oil for only $6, I also bought Turkish Delight candy box for $2-3 and rice for alot less than Sobeys and Superstore. They have tons of exotic and world wide foods (sweets, juices, sauces, spices, etc) for very low price.