RUTH BONNEVILLE / FREE PRESS Giant Tiger is closing its downtown location. Sims said it’s likely rampant theft is behind the decision to close the Giant Tiger. Charbonneau did not respond to questions about the reason behind the downtown store’s planned closure. Even in areas where grocery stores are present, affordability pressures limit lower-income households’ access to nutritious food, the report said. Sims and Sutherland both said the downtown Giant Tiger is vital for them and their neighbours.