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Are there differences between the way men and women experience illness and respond to treatment during their lifetimes? Women have a higher incidence of chronic illness, but men die younger. Is this because of our biology (sex) or our cultural and social roles (gender)? For transgender and gender-fluid individuals, it can be even more complicated.

As men and women, we tend to make assumptions about what the other sex experiences in terms of health and well-being. Join us to learn about how research is challenging these assumptions and busting myths.

In this “Our Health” event, our panel of experts will explore how vascular disease (heart and stroke), bone health and the stresses of caregiving impact men and women differently concerning research, detection, diagnosis, treatment and health outcomes.

Join us on April 19th, 2023, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

“The Difference Sex and Gender Make in Our Health” will be held in person at the MCC, free registration and will also be broadcast on Rogers TV throughout Simcoe County and online at 7:30 PM.

To learn more and register for FREE, click here.



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McHappy Day

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The happiest day of the year!

2026 marks the 32nd annual McHappy Day® for McDonald’s Canada. It is the company’s longest running and largest charitable initiative, with more than 1,400 McDonald’s restaurants celebrating McHappy Day this year.

On McHappy Day®, our local McDonald’s restaurants in Midland and Elmvale donate a percentage of total food sales to Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation.

For 2026, McHappy Day proceeds to the GBGH Foundation will support investment in a new Fetal Health & Maternal Monitoring System for our local hospital.

Join us for McHappy Day® and your support will help our littlest patients and their families!

READ ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF MCHAPPY DAY 2026!

McDonald's Midland, Midland Walmart and Elmvale franchise owners, George and Marian Khalil, with The Hamburglar (2026).

History of McHappy Day & the GBGH Foundation

In 2018, Carol and Mark Cruden first partnered with the GBGH Foundation by directing a portion of McHappy Day proceeds to support excellent care close to home at GBGH. Through their leadership, generosity, and ongoing commitment to local healthcare, McHappy Day raised more than $129,500 for GBGH over the years — helping create a children’s play area in the Emergency Department, supporting the Birthing Unit with essential items for families, and contributing toward bringing MRI technology to GBGH. The GBGH Foundation is deeply grateful to the Crudens for their years of community support and the lasting impact they have made locally.

In 2026, our local McDonald’s restaurants entered a new chapter of McHappy Day as new owners George and Marian Khalil partnered with volunteers and community members to continue the tradition of giving back. Together, their first McHappy Day raised $40,000 to be shared between Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation — continuing a legacy of community care while building momentum for the future. 

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Jeff Holloway, Director

Jeff works at RBC Dominion Securities in Midland and joined RBC Wealth Management in 2014. In his current role, Jeff provides wealth management solutions to business owners, executives, professionals, and retirees.

Prior to working at RBC, Jeff was a partner at a leadership consulting firm and was a vice president at a Fortune 500 consulting company. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) while working for a multinational audit, tax, and consulting firm, he was the Controller at the National Hockey League Players’ Association.

Jeff was born in Kitchener-Waterloo and spent most of his childhood living in Owen Sound.  He moved to the Midland area full-time in 2019. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honors degree in Mathematics (Computer Science). Jeff also holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation.

Jeff is very supportive of many worthwhile causes in our local community. Currently, he is the Treasurer for the Quest Art School and Gallery in Midland.