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Local McDonald’s restaurants have once again partnered with Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) to raise funds to bring much-needed services for patients in Markham and Stouffville closer to home as well as supporting Ronald McDonald House Toronto. May 2 was the 25th McHappy Day – a McDonald’s Canada’s national fundraising event. As part of this one-day fundraising initiative, more than 1,400 McDonald’s restaurants across the country raise money to support local children’s charities such as Ronald McDonald House and local organizations like MSH. Since McHappy Day started in 1977, more than $66 million has been raised to help Canadian children....

It’s time to grab your golf clubs and swing for a good cause. The Unionville Charity Golf Classic, in support of Union Villa, returns to Angus Glen Golf Club on June 21. Since the tournament’s inception in 2015, more than $200,000 has been raised to enhance the residents’ surroundings and support the renewal of equipment that directly impacts their care and comfort. Last year’s event surpassed all expectations with proceeds designated to safety and security enhancements in resident home areas. This year, co-chairs Danny Fantini and Larry Mariani, along with a committee of local volunteers, are looking to raise...

Ontario is making it easier for firefighters in Oak Ridges-Markham and across the province to get the help and care they need by extending the presumption for entitlement to benefits for cervical, ovarian and penile cancers. By adding the three cancers to the list presumed to be related to their work, firefighters and fire investigators will have greater access to healthcare and compensation. With the expanded presumption, once a firefighter is diagnosed with cervical, ovarian or penile cancer, the claims process for Workplace Safety and Insurance Board benefits will be expedited, and firefighters will not be required to prove...