Honouring the Legacy of Jerry Blumenschein
Jerry was born in Calgary in 1928. At the age of 21, he decided to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force to become a fighter pilot, as there was an increasing need for pilots with the onset of the Korean War.
Victoria Hospice Hosts Visiting Palliative Care Nurse from India
In September, Victoria Hospice hosted a visiting senior palliative care nurse Immaraju Swarup, from Hyderabad, India, to conduct a two-week observership...
Victoria Hospice Opens Community Support Centre
Victoria Hospice is celebrating their largest expansion of services in 30 years, with the opening of a Community Support Centre on Chatterton Way in Victoria...
News Release: Hitting a Hole-In-One for Victoria Hospice
On Tuesday September 17th at Highland Pacific Golf Course, Craig Johanson will try to do what many golfers hope happens once in their lifetime...
Article: How to Support a Friend Who is Grieving
When a friend or loved one is grieving, it can impact many aspects of their life. It may be hard to know how to offer help and support. Bereavement counselors at Victoria Hospice offer this advice...
Cycle of Life Tour Soars Past Fundraising Goal
This year’s Cycle of Life Tour set an all-time fundraising high, raising over $280,000 for hospice care across Vancouver Island. The weekend saw over 100 cyclists ride in support of eight hospices across Vancouver Island.
Article: Learning to Live With Loss
When a loved one dies, the thoughts and emotions that come with that loss can be intense and confusing. As grief counselors, we often encounter a question that, by contrast...