News & Stories
Chilliwack Hospice Society gratefully receives support through Provincial Employees Community Services Fund
Chilliwack Hospice Society extends our heartfelt thanks to the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF) for their generous support through the semiannual disbursement of pledged donations. These funds represent the incredible compassion of BC Public Service employees who chose to [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society closed due to power outage
UPDATE (Friday, Mar. 13, 7:00 AM): Chilliwack Hospice Society will resume regular office hours on Friday, Mar. 13 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Thrifty Boutique continues regular business operations as scheduled. Thank you for your patience. Due to the widespread power [...]
With the Tumbler Ridge Community | Standing Together in Grief and Solidarity
Chilliwack Hospice Society is profoundly saddened by the tragic events that unfolded yesterday in Tumbler Ridge. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have died and to the students, staff, first responders, and the entire Tumbler [...]
Auction Preview | 13th Annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice
Auction items are starting to be collected as Chilliwack Hospice Society prepares to host the 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. This year's auction will be held online as in previous years and will be [...]
Inclement Weather Update: Chilliwack Hospice Society and Thrifty Boutique
Chilliwack Hospice Society and Thrifty Boutique will be open today — Tuesday, December 16 — and will resume regular programming for the remainder of the week, pending weather conditions. The safety and well-being of our clients, customers, volunteers, staff, and [...]
Coping with grief during the holidays
The holiday season can bring up complex emotions for anyone grieving the death of someone important. While others may be celebrating, many people are navigating memories, changes in routine, and the absence of someone they deeply miss. Grief doesn’t follow [...]
Hospice in the News
March 16, 2026: Here to help: Caring for the caregiver (The Chilliwack Progress)
November 16, 2025: Finding community at times of sudden loss (The Chilliwack Progress)
September 24, 2025: ‘Extraordinary’ discovery: Suspected Roman treasure shows up in Chilliwack thrift shop (Vancouver Sun)
August 4, 2025: Rainbow Bridge Memorial honours cherished pets and our grief in losing them (The Chilliwack Progress)
May 21, 2024: Video game system helps grieving kids connect with Chilliwack hospice (The Chilliwack Progress)
March 6, 2024: Grieving for pets (CBC Radio)
April 11, 2023: Longtime volunteer receives Canada’s highest honour for 3,500 hours with Chilliwack Hospice Society (The Chilliwack Progress)
March 18, 2015: Lucy Fraser announced as Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year (The Chilliwack Progress)