Month: November 2020

Nov 2020 | Hospice

Letter: “Even in her absence, Mum continues to guide and inspire us, leading us to healing.”

We were just kids when our family experienced Hospice for the first time. Our Dad was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumour in 1997. Everything happened so fast and we are eternally grateful that Victoria Hospice was there for us.

Nov 2020 | Hospice

Oak Bay proclaims Hospice Day Nov. 21

Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch has proclaimed Nov. 21, 2020 Hospice Day in Oak Bay.

Nov 2020 | Hospice

Meet pandemic of grief with kindness and connection – CEO Kevin Harter

In Victoria Times Colonist op-ed honouring National Bereavement Day on Nov. 17, CEO Kevin Harter says we can meet this current pandemic of grief with kindness and connection.

Nov 2020 | Hospice

Take time to celebrate a life and grieve together

Victoria Hospice invites everyone to join together to celebrate the lives of people we have lost. Celebrate a Life launches on National Bereavement Day.

Nov 2020 | Hospice

Fostering compassion on National Bereavement Day

Victoria Hospice joins with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) to observe National Bereavement Day in Canada Nov. 17, 2020.

Nov 2020 | Hospice

Sovereign Order of St. John 8 Years of Support for Victoria Hospice

The Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller has contributed $430,000 over the past eight years to support hospice counselling services in our community.