Eric Duncan, the first openly gay man to serve in the Tory caucus, pressed Patty Hajdu repeatedly, including a direct question on whether she'd accept a blood donation from him.

The Canadian Blood Service is calling on all donors in Guelph to book an appointment before the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.

A serology test is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies in a person’s blood, which will indicate if the person has previously been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

While there was a spike in blood donations when the COVID-19 pandemic started, there has been a recent drop-off despite the ongoing need.

The organization said its inventory is strong, but is reiterating the importance and safety of donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peterborough Blood Donor Clinic is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m, Fridays from 8 a.m - 12 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Manitoba is experiencing a shortage of blood donations in light of the coronavirus crisis.

It's all part of Canadian Blood Services' National Facilities Redevelopment Program.

More than 175 blood donors are required every week in Guelph, says Blood Services in Guelph.

Many people heading to a blood clinic go with the intention to give, but in Regina they’ll leave with so much more thanks in part to Dr. James Parker.