News & Stories
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Grief and Bereavement Day
On the third Tuesday in November each year, Chilliwack Hospice Society joins organizations across Canada in recognizing National Grief and Bereavement Day. Join us on November 21 as we honour, show respect for, and advocate for those who are experiencing [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes Children’s Grief Awareness Day
Created in 2008, Children’s Grief Awareness Day is recognized by organizations in Canada, the United States, and around the world, on the third Thursday in November each year. The goals of this significant day are to raise awareness of the [...]
You should be dancing! Chilliwack Hospice Society gala goes disco
You should be dancing! The 18th Annual Chilliwack Hospice Society Gala: DISCO, presented by Silver Creek Travel Centre, will be held Saturday night, September 23, at a new venue, The’í:tselíya — S.A.Y. Community Centre, and organizers say, “get ready to [...]
Mindful Breathing
Did you know shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue? Breathing with your diaphragm tends to reduce stress and improve energy. Abdominal breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a powerful way to decrease stress by activating relaxation centers in the [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society Wellness Day offers hope for those new to the grief community
Chilliwack Hospice Society hosted its second annual Health and Wellness Day open house event on Tuesday, June 27, offering free workshops and presentations, relaxation treatments, helpful resources, and tasty treats for more than 70 visitors, new and familiar, with the [...]
Freedom Reins gives solace to grieving children at Chilliwack Hospice Society camp
Chilliwack Hospice Society, in partnership with Freedom Reins Equine Connections, hosted their annual day of children’s grief activities on Saturday, June 24. Organized by Child and Youth Program manager Franceska Hills, children and their grownups participated in horseback riding, grooming, [...]
Hospice in the News
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)