Hospice

• The cost of dying in Saskatchewan

  Rising costs are hitting many industries, including death care. While death is an inevitable reality, experts say there are affordable options.

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  Mar 7
  
• Winnipeg woman writes to Manitoba’s health minister over hospice bed shortage

  In navigating end-of-life care for her loved one, Ashley Casson discovered there are only 16 hospice beds in Winnipeg — a situation she called 'disgraceful.'

  Health

  Oct 15, 2025
  
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• Alberta hospice grants patients one last wish: ‘Brings them joy and meaning’

  A hospice in St. Albert is offering their residents one last wish before they say their final goodbye. The program has brought joy to patients, staff and the community.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2025
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• ‘A warm, caring place’: Hospice Halifax holds annual hike to raise money for end-of-life care

  Hospice Halifax held its annual Hike for Hospice at Point Pleasant Park on Saturday, to raise money for compassionate end-of-life care.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2024
• Kelowna senior desperate for spot in care home after being denied

  With no success in finding a nurse at a care home trained in Wagner's equipment, she turned to hospice, but even that has no guarantee if there's no bed available.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2024
• Ontario hospices call for more funding as costs, demands rise

  Cash-strapped hospices in Ontario say the province needs to boost their annual funding because cost increases that began at the start of the pandemic have not eased.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
• Muskoka Hospice calls on Ontario government for more funding to ‘remain viable’

  Muskoka Hospice is calling for more permanent funding from the Ontario government to help with its $2-million operating budget as its costs skyrocket.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
• City of Kingston to help fund city’s first hospice facility

  Kingston's first-ever hospice facility is getting some help from the city. Council reaffirmed a 2019 decision to contribute over $500,000 to help with the construction.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
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• Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcement

  Under Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act, all care facilities — including home care, designated supported living facilities, and hospices — would be licensed and regulated.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2022
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• Group hopes to increase awareness around palliative care in southern Alberta

  "Early introduction to palliative care and having those discussions with your health-care providers greatly improves the quality of life."

  Health

  Nov 25, 2021