Blood being donated through a Canadian Blood Services clinic. (File photo by Greg Higgins, Blackburn Media)Blood being donated through a Canadian Blood Services clinic. (File photo by Greg Higgins, Blackburn Media)
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More local blood donation clinics coming to Midwestern Ontario

Canadian Blood Services has announced more local blood donation clinics for April.

The Owen Sound Legion will host two blood donation clinics, the first on April 5 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The second event will be April 26 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., as well.

Additionally, the Mount Forest Recreation Complex will host a blood donation event on April 11 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Appointments are required to donate. Same day and open appointment spots are available at many donation events across the country. You can book an appointment by visiting blood.ca, using the GiveBlood app, or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1 888 236 6283).

 

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