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Victoria Hospice News and Stories

Feb 2022 | Hospice

New rapid review of end-of-life needs in the LGBTQ+ community published

A rapid review of end-of-life experiences of the LGBTQ+ community by researchers at the University of Victoria and Victoria Hospice identifies potential practice changes to better meet the needs of this population.

Feb 2022 | Hospice

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.

Feb 2022 | Events, Hospice

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. 

Jan 2022 | Hospice

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.

Jan 2022 | Hospice

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.