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Canadian Blood Services issues urgent call for donors

Canadian Blood Services issues urgent call for donors

There needs to be an increase in donors before Canada Day to ensure there is enough of each blood type, official says
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Wines of Portugal, Spain, Italy featured in Finer Senses tasting

Wines of Portugal, Spain, Italy featured in Finer Senses tasting

Participants in virtual tour and tasting June 10 can support DeafBlind Ontario Foundation from home
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Sink some hoops, support youth mental health in York Region

Sink some hoops, support youth mental health in York Region

Cash prizes will be awarded at Youth Speak's free basketball tournament in Newmarket June 4
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$150K grant helps York Alzheimer society 'rebuild and recover'

$150K grant helps York Alzheimer society 'rebuild and recover'

The organization was able to deliver vital services through virtual programming to current clients and those on the waitlist during the pandemic
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Food Bank of York Region seeking donations for food programs

Food Bank of York Region seeking donations for food programs

'Monetary donations have continued to decline post-COVID and, unfortunately, that is not the case with food insecurity,' says FBYR CEO
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Hike 4 Hospice kicks off in support of Newmarket hospices

Hike 4 Hospice kicks off in support of Newmarket hospices

The virtual fundraiser runs from May 22 to 29 in support of Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice
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You can race, walk, or roll for Easter Seals in Newmarket

You can race, walk, or roll for Easter Seals in Newmarket

The run, taking place May 29 along the local trail system, is York Region's longest running fundraiser for children with disabilities
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Northern cats looking for second chance here

Northern cats looking for second chance here

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in Stouffville has welcomed cats from Dryden as part of a re-homing partnership to bring the feline friends to areas where families are waiting to adopt
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DeafBlind Ontario challenges misconceptions about deafblindness

DeafBlind Ontario challenges misconceptions about deafblindness

Most of the misconceptions about people with deafblindness come from misinformation and stereotypes
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Run, walk, cycle to raise funds for youth mental health in York

Run, walk, cycle to raise funds for youth mental health in York

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region and South Simcoe is offering in-person and virtual options for Mental Health in Motion on Sunday, June 12
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