Garthside Powers Up GBGH with $25K Partnership

Small-town service meets big-hearted giving: Craig Stewart of Garthside Ltd. and his wife, Eve, have partnered with the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation as a Business Cares Strategic Partner, pledging $25,000 over five years to support excellent local health care for all.

“We’ve all needed GBGH at some point, or we will, which is why it’s so important to us that we support our local hospital whenever we can,” says Craig. “After attending our first Breakfast of Champions event back in 2013, we were struck by how much of the hospital’s funding relies on community donations. From that moment on, we knew we had to help.”

For over 45 years, Garthside Ltd. has been a trusted provider of heating, cooling, and energy-efficient solutions for families and businesses throughout Penetanguishene, Midland, and surrounding areas. Since taking ownership 20 years ago, Craig has continued the company’s tradition of small-town service while introducing a full line of Energy Star products and high-quality HVAC equipment. As a Business Cares Strategic Partner, Garthside joins the We See You campaign, a bold, $20-million initiative to strengthen health care at GBGH through investments in vital equipment, technology, and acute mental health services. The campaign is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to be seen and cared for.  

“We are deeply thankful to Craig and Eve for their heartfelt commitment to GBGH,” says Nicole Kraftscik, CEO, GBGH Foundation. “Their pledge is more than financial support, it’s a reflection of their enduring care for this community and belief in the power of local health care. As supporters through our Cornerstone Partners program over the past few years, Craig and Eve, and Garthside Ltd., continue to exemplify the kind of partnership that helps ensure GBGH can see and serve every person who walks through our doors.”

With Garthside Ltd. as a new Strategic Partner, the We See You campaign continues to gain powerful momentum. Each new business that steps forward strengthens our collective impact, helping GBGH invest in the tools, technology, and care our community deserves. To learn more about the We See You campaign, visit: http://weseeyougbgh.ca To learn more about Business Cares, visit: https://gbghf.ca/get-involved/business-cares

Factory Recreation – Strategic Partner

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Factory Recreation

Your Local Powersports Experts

Serving Southern Georgian Bay, Factory Recreation is one of Ontario’s largest dealers of Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo vehicles, as well as ATVs, UTVs, boats, and more. From new and pre-owned inventory to a full parts and service department, their factory-trained technicians ensure every vehicle runs safely and efficiently — whether for sun or snow.

Through the GBGH Foundation’s Business Cares program, Factory Recreation proudly supports local healthcare as a Strategic Partner, helping ensure excellent, compassionate care is available close to home for our 4-season community.

Learn more at: factoryrecreation.ca

40th Anniversary Promotion

To celebrate 40 years of adventure, Factory Recreation is giving back to the community that has supported them for decades. For every new transaction on a 2026 model in-store, Factory Recreation will donate $100 to the GBGH Foundation, helping to fund urgently needed equipment and technology at Georgian Bay General Hospital.

"We love our Georgian Bay community and take pride in providing friendly, knowledgeable service for all your snow-covered and warm-weather adventures.

Partnering with the GBGH Foundation allows us to give back to the people who make this region so special, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare — local residents and seasonal visitors alike.” ~ Factory Recreation Team