Simcoe County provides $500,000 in funding to support area hospices
The funds are part of Simcoe County’s three-year, $1.5-million commitment between 2017 and 2019 to create greater access to residential hospice care. Continue reading
Hospice
Vancouver voted down rental townhouses next to a hospice. Now, there’ll be a mansion instead
The property owners at 4575 Granville St. say that instead of building a multi-unit project, they will now construct a 12,000-square-foot mansion instead. Continue reading
Vancouver rejects controversial townhouse project next to Shaughnessy hospice
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Opponents argued that the project could negatively impact terminally ill patients at the adjacent hospice, and could force the facility to close during construction. Continue reading
Saskatoon philanthropist donates $1M to Hospice at Glengarda
A $1-million donation was made to the Close to Home Campaign for Hospice and end-of-life care in Saskatoon. Continue reading
New Brunswick announces $1-million in conditional funding for hospice project
The funding commitment is conditional on Ottawa providing matching funds towards the facility. Continue reading
Sod-turning kicks off construction of Hospice at Glengarda in Saskatoon
St. Paul’s Hospital is developing the new 15-bed hospice in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Funds raised by Hike for Hospice Calgary 2019 to support new grief services centre for youth
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Despite the weekend’s snow, 450 hikers helped raise more than $100,000 to help support the organization’s programs. Continue reading
Hospice Peterborough care centre holds grand opening
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The 10-bed care centre will begin serving patients on April 8. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government commits $2 million to build Prince Albert hospice
The RGHA is planning on building a hospice to provide end-of-life care and comfort for terminal patients of the Prince Albert, Sask., area. Continue reading
First Halifax hospice to open in early April
Construction on the 10-bedroom facility on Francklyn Street is scheduled for completion by the end of the month, with early application procedures set to begin March 27. Continue reading