By Shauna Wilcox, Nurse Manager at Hospice Halifax Happiness, togetherness, celebration – these are words often associated with this time of year, when many holidays are celebrated around the world. We see and hear this on our television screens, phones and radios, reminding us that this is a time of year for cheer. But for… Read More
Your Will Can Make a Difference
Hospice Halifax has partnered with Will Power, a national movement to educate Canadians on the power they have to make a difference through their Wills. Can I Really Make a Difference with My Will? Common Myths that Get in the Way of Your Will Power: In short, yes. By leaving a gift to Hospice Halifax… Read More
A Note from Gordon
I am writing to let you know that I will retire as CEO of Hospice Halifax in November 2021. My time as CEO has been exciting and rewarding, and I am so proud to have played a role in building, opening and running the province’s first hospice. The timing is right for both me and… Read More
Hike4Hospice – A New Record!
Wow! Over 1,000 donors in our community raised a total of $117,650 for Hike for Hospice presented by Gordon Stirrett Wealth Management Halifax. That’s nearly doubling last year’s record breaking results! We want to thank everyone who helped share our posts, championed the cause by becoming a team captain, and everyone who donated. Thanks to… Read More
Hike for Hospice 2020 – The Results are in…
On Saturday, June 27th, we held our annual Hike for Hospice Halifax – with a twist. This year, due to COVID-19, we made the decision to opt for a virtual hike. When we pivoted from an in-person event to a virtual one, we had to get creative in how we would present the event. We… Read More
Deborah Coleman reflects on her family’s experience at Hospice Halifax.
One year ago on April 17th we had our grand opening. Today marks the one year anniversary of the first patient we admitted to Hospice Halifax. Since that day, we have welcomed 127 patients and their families, from ages 26 to 99. The average length of stay for patients has been 21 days. We have… Read More
Lindsay Construction Announces Donation
For Immediate Release In Celebration of 60 Years in Business, Lindsay Construction Announces $100,000 Donation to Hospice Halifax November 29th, 2019 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Today, Lindsay Construction marked 60 years in business with a gift of $100,000 to Hospice Halifax. As part of the company’s ongoing focus on giving back to their communities across… Read More
Hats Off to You: We Raised $30,000
Oh what a night! Together, we raised $30,000 to provide the best end-of-life care possible for patients from Nova Scotia and their families! A full crowd — about 120 guests at our exclusive event — gathered at Parkland at the Gardens on Wednesday, October 23 for jazz music, gourmet food, and a live and silent… Read More
Our Final Gift to Mom: Judy’s Story
After facing ten years of cancer, my mother, Judy MacLellan, became a patient at Hospice Halifax. When we learned that Mom’s cancer had come back, it was important to us that she could feel some control about how and where she would die. Hospice Halifax opened in the spring of this year and Mom was… Read More
A Great Garden Party!
Thanks neighbours, friends, supporters, and hospice families for joining us for cupcakes, pink lemonade, and friendly chats as we officially opened our hospice garden on August 28, 2019. We offer sincere gratitude to The Hon. Dr. Sharon Carstairs and her family for giving so generously to Vivian’s Garden, a place where patients and families will… Read More
Solar Program: Creating Green Jobs
Have you seen the solar panels on the roof of the hospice residence? Hospice Halifax is pleased to be a part of the Solar Electricity for Community Buildings Program. See the news release below issued June 26, 2019 from the Department of Energy and Mines, Government of Nova Scotia, to encourage program applications for the… Read More
Editorial: The first fond farewell
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
Hike for Hospice Raises Over $55,000
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
Ribbon Cutting with Partners
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
Open House: April 17, 18 & 20
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