Exploring Grief through Creativity Workshops
A new workshop series from Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services provides a supportive, creative way for people in bereavement to explore their experiences of grief through various art media.
Hike for Hospice is back at Fisherman’s Wharf Park
Hike for Hospice is back at Fisherman’s Wharf Park on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Longtime friends Annette, Brenda, and Connie will be there. They’ve been Hiking for Hospice together since 2013.
In memoriam: Heather Wheeler
Victoria Hospice joins with the family and friends of Heather Wheeler, owner of The Avenue Gallery, to mourn her death on Jan. 10, 2022.
Proposed new site passes Greater Victoria School Board second reading
Jan 25, 2022 - Victoria Hospice is one step closer to expanding access to palliative end-of-life care in the community. A Greater Victoria School Board (GVSB) bylaw to subdivide and sell 1.9 acres of land to Victoria Hospice passed the first two of three required readings Jan 24.
Memorial leaves: a unique way to honour a loved one
The Victoria Hospice Memorial Leaf program is a unique and meaningful way to support compassionate end-of-life care while honouring the memory of a loved one.
Tugging on our heartstrings: So long and thanks to Trace Walker
After a 34-year career as a financial analyst at Island Health, Tracey (Trace) Walker is retiring. Read about her many contributions during her 15 years at Victoria Hospice.
“With each gift, I am honouring my mom and making compassionate end-of-life care possible for families like ours.”
Elan’s mom Susan spent four days in hospice after having received a devastating cancer diagnosis just ten months earlier. Elan’s gratitude for the care her family experienced is what inspired her to join our Gifts of Gratitude Fall Giving Campaign.
Local woman gives back with bottle drive
Zoe Clint’s parents both received end-of-life care from Victoria Hospice, and she’s giving back. "I’m usually missing my parents around this time of year, so this year I decided to do something good instead of just feeling bad about it," she told Saanich News.
Resounding generosity: $1M legacy donation from Olga Yakimovich
Victoria Hospice is pleased to announce a $1M donation from the estate of Olga Yakimovich, a leader in the local construction industry and a beloved mother and grandmother.
Researchers invite patient priorities for psilocybin-assisted therapy studies
A research coalition including Victoria Hospice, TheraPsil, other clinicians, and end-of-life specialists is interested in generating evidence that explores the use of psilocybin in the compassionate treatment of end-of-life emotional distress. In this PRE-research study, we want to ensure future research activities reflect patient priorities and interests.