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On Thursday, August 21, 2025, 120 golfers came together at Oak Bay Golf Club for the SEGBAY Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament, in partnership with Bell Media’s BOUNCE 104.1 and Pure Country 106. The tournament raised an incredible $35,500 through registration, sponsorship, live and online auctions, as well as raffles. 


Over the past 12 years, the event has raised more than $397,000 for local charities, including more than $290,000 for the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation. This year, in addition to $25,000 for the GBGH Foundation, the event also supported the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre with a donation of $10,500.  

“We are proud to support our local hospital and the cancer support centre with this tournament,” says tournament chair, Fred Wareing. “Our chamber members, local businesses and service organizations, like the Baxter Ward Lions Club, all come together to raise important funds to help our community.”  

The $25,000 raised for the GBGH Foundation will support the Kickstart Your Heart campaign, which is focused on investing in surgical services at the Midland hospital. This includes purchasing specialized laparoscopic technology and tools to expand the types of procedures available at the hospital, helping patients receive care closer to home, and reducing wait times for important surgeries. 

“We are incredibly grateful to the SEGBAY Chamber of Commerce, Bell Media, and all the groups who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our hospital,” says Robyn Kaczanowski, community giving officer, GBGH Foundation. “Their commitment to our hospital makes a meaningful difference for patients and families in our community, and we are so thankful for their continued generosity.”  

The $10,500 donated to the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre will benefit the Brian & Anita Millet GAP Fund, which helps offset the costs of gas, accommodations, and parking for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. This fund ensures that patients can access care without the added burden of travel-related expenses, making a significant impact on their journey through treatment. 

For more information on the tournament, please visit: https://gbghf.ca/segbay-golf-tournament/ 

 



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

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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.