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Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy

For over 70 years, Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Elmvale, part of a network of independently owned Guardian and I.D.A. pharmacies that span Midland, Barrie, and beyond. With nearly 85 years of combined experience, these pharmacies have built a legacy of personalized, compassionate, and holistic care, empowering patients to live healthy, active lives.

Owner Abadir Nasr brings this commitment to every location — Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy (Elmvale), Clinic IDA (Midland), Remedy’s Rx (Midland), and Primary Care Pharmacy (Barrie) — combining professional expertise with a deep passion for community service.

Beyond pharmacy work, Abadir and his team actively support local food banks, youth sports, and community programs, including a $50,000 donation to Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation, demonstrating their dedication to local healthcare and wellbeing.

“At the heart of my operations, I firmly believe that community engagement is essential to the success of any business. By investing in our community, we help support the health and wellbeing of our neighbours. It’s both a responsibility and a privilege.” — Abadir Nasr, Owner of Whitfields Guardian Pharmacy

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Strategic Partners

The Strategic Partnership is an overall investment of $25,000 over 5 years ($5,000/year), supporting GBGH’s highest and most urgent priorities. An annual commitment to GBGH provides a reliable source of income that will help fund the equipment and technology that our healthcare teams need to provide excellent care, and will give our hospital the ability to plan ahead for more complex, longer term projects.

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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.