This article was originally published in The Chronicle Herald on June 1, 2019. Ally Garber is the daughter of Judith MacLellan. Hospice Halifax had the honour of caring for Judith at the end of her life. Judith, Ally, and their family are one of the first families to receive care at Hospice Halifax. Photo credits:… Read More

You laced up your sneakers on Sunday, May 5 and came out for a great day in support of Hospice Halifax. We’re so thankful! Photo credit: Richard Hall Through our teams’ and hikers’ generosity and donors’ contributions online, we raised over $55,000 in net proceeds for the new hospice residence, opening to Nova Scotian patients… Read More

Hospice Halifax Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Partners (Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Halifax, NS) Halifax’s first hospice residence for Nova Scotian patients and their families celebrated its official opening today, April 17, at 618 Francklyn Street in Halifax. The facility will welcome patients and families by the end of the month. Join us for Hike for… Read More

After years of hard work by many in our community, Hospice Halifax is very excited to share our community’s brand new, state-of-the-art, 10-bedroom hospice residence for Nova Scotian patients and their families. Since 2001 many of us have dreamed of opening this hospice residence. Please join us to celebrate this accomplishment and view the new… Read More

On behalf of our staff, board members, volunteers, donor partners, and future hospice patients and families, I express sincere gratitude to the Murphy family, and the J & W Murphy Foundation, for their generous contribution of $1-million to Hospice Halifax. Their gift will cover the costs of the hospice residence’s architectural design, which focuses on… Read More

Hospice Halifax Announces Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process for Hospice Residence (Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Halifax, NS) Hospice Halifax and Nova Scotia Health Authority announced eligibility criteria and an admission process, as a new hospice residence for patients from Nova Scotia and their families opens on April 8. The hospice will provide end-of-life care for… Read More

What a sensational night in support of Hospice Halifax! Over 1,000 people raised $140,000 in net proceeds at Feeling the Love on Saturday, February 9 at the Halifax Convention Centre. All contributions go toward the new hospice residence opening in early April 2019. Please take a moment to complete our survey so that we can continue to… Read More

In October 2018, Hospice Halifax set out to raise $100,000 through a Support End-of-Life Care campaign, with 100% of proceeds going to provide quality care at the new hospice residence, starting in April 2019. You, the community answered the call in a big and meaningful way! We reported that we exceeded the $70,000 mark on… Read More

Welcome. Please see below a penned letter from Audrey Parker to Hospice Halifax and her full obituary, published in The Chronicle Herald on November 2, 2018. A penned letter from Audrey Parker: Why is it that we believe that our first breath is so much more important than our last? I think society has it… Read More

“Why is it that in our society we believe our first breath is so much more important than our last? I think we have it backwards.” These were the words spoken by Audrey Parker as she accepted her honouree award at Hospice Halifax’s Hats Off event in 2017.   Her bright personality radiated as she… Read More

  On Sept 27th we celebrated our second annual Hats Off: an evening of Jazz, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres with a room full of wonderful supporters! We wanted to write a quick blog post to THANK all of the amazing support we received from all of those that purchased a ticket, bid on an auction item… Read More

Hospice Halifax is excited to introduce its new look today, July 16, 2018. Designed by Revolve Branding & Marketing, the new look and the refined values, mission, and vision statements embrace the elements of comfort, inclusion, family focus, and peace of mind. In addition to the standard stationery, website, and social media changes, the new… Read More

Thank you everyone! Teams, families, couples, and co-workers raised about $40,000 toward developing Nova Scotia’s first hospice residence during Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Photo credit: Richard Hall It was a beautiful day with heartfelt speeches, great entertainment, and good company. Thank you everyone for your support. We extend special thanks to our… Read More

It’s about living QEII a national leader in the delivery of palliative care This article was published June 15, 2018 in the QEII Times. Author: Nicole Topple Many Nova Scotians may be surprised to learn that palliative care actually has very little to do with dying. “Ultimately, it’s about helping individuals live a better life… Read More