News & Stories
Building Bridges of Compassion and Support: The Story Behind the New Brand of Chilliwack Hospice Society
At Chilliwack Hospice Society, we walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of grief and the realities of death and dying. Through support, education, and programs that promote wellness and healthy grieving, we act as a trusted [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society welcomes new Community Outreach and Education Manager
We are thrilled to introduce Deanna Fedorkew as Chilliwack Hospice Society’s new Community Outreach and Education Manager! Deanna Fedorkew Deanna joined our team in February 2024 as our receptionist, bringing with her seven years of experience in the [...]
Celebrating Laurie McNaught’s Incredible Journey with Chilliwack Hospice Society
After nearly eight transformative years, Laurie McNaught will be retiring from Chilliwack Hospice Society, with her final day being November 21, 2024. Laurie joined our team on January 3, 2017, as the Fundraising & Promotions Manager and later became the [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Grief and Bereavement Day
Grief is a universal experience that touches people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are an adult grieving a lifelong partner, a teenager mourning a parent, or a family navigating loss together, the journey can feel overwhelming. On November [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes Children’s Grief Awareness Day
As we approach Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 21, Chilliwack Hospice Society is committed to increasing understanding of the often invisible struggles faced by grieving children and youth as they cope with death and loss. This day serves as [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society previews Fall grief support programming
Chilliwack Hospice Society is offering a variety of programs this Fall to provide support to those who are grieving the death of a loved one — human or animal — and caregivers of a dying person. A new format of [...]
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)