Terminal Illness

• Sask. family takes it ‘one day at a time’ after son’s diagnosis: Sanfilippo syndrome

  Emmett Doucette's parents thought he might have autism. He was diagnosed instead with a disorder called Sanfilippo syndrome. The family now makes the most of its time together.

  Health

  Aug 9, 2024
  
• Piece of wool, piece of heart: Project making quilts for palliative patients takes off

  “The response that we get when somebody gets a homemade, knitted lap blanket, it’s so incredible to see. They are thrilled."

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2023
  
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• West Island community rallies around young Les Cèdres family affected by cancer

  "It's been a long road," Anushka Paneshar told Global News. 

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2019
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• 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.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2019
• St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation announces plans for new hospice centre in Saskatoon

  A $20 million campaign was launched in Saskatoon on Wednesday for the first center of its kind in the city – a hospice to support patients through end-of-life care.

  Health

  Jan 30, 2019
• Terminal illness claims life of Kelowna man who promoted workplace safety

  Kerry Laramee has died. The former construction worker believed breathing in dust particles during his career led to terminal lung disease.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2018
• Canadians with terminal illness getting new fast-track test for CPP disability benefits

  The federal government plans to change the rules in a few weeks to grant an expedited review to people whose doctors believe have just six months left to live.

  Money

  Jul 31, 2018
• EXCLUSIVE: Terminally ill refugee claimant from Lebanon desperate to bring family to Canada

  His request was turned down once already but his lawyer and doctors are now calling on the immigration minister to make an exception out of compassion.

  Canada

  May 2, 2018
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• Terminally ill Saint-Lazare mother dies after struggle with breast cancer

  A local group dubbed "Circle of Friends" had started a crowdfunding effort to help Deanna Darby with ongoing costs.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2017
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• Campaign continues to bring hospice to Norwood

  The village of Norwood wants those residents who need end-of-life care can stay in a hospice in the village

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2017