Written by Beryl Mallinson, Cowichan Hospice Volunteer For over 25 years, I worked as an educator, counsellor and psychologist. In all of this, I really learned to listen. When I started volunteering with Hospice in 2012, I worked with grief and palliative clients in the community, and now I support patients and their families in […]

Cyclists across Vancouver Island are joining forces for hospice care through the 10th Annual Cycle of Life Tour. Our very own team, the Cowichan Life Cyclers, will ride 200 kilometers on August 26-27, 2023. As of August 16, the team has raised over $43,000. Team member Rachel Anderson loves community-building cycling that supports a cause. […]

For over 35 years, Duncan-based mechanic Kroffat Brake & Wheel has provided quality service to vehicles and drivers in the Cowichan Valley. But Kroffat cares about much more than solving mechanical problems; they’re committed to creating positive change in the community by supporting local organizations. Each year, Kroffat chooses three charitable organizations for their Annual […]

Cowichan Hospice, along with Kwun’atsustul Counselling and other community partners, are facilitating a free 2-day workshop to acknowledge and explore grief as a community. On June 14 and 15, community members are invited to join others and strengthen their capacity to support one another. The workshop takes place from 9:30am – 3:30pm at Quw’utsun Cultural […]

Written by John Kennedy Saynor. Originally published by Arborcare Bereavement Resources. © Genesis Bereavement Resources, 1998.   This winter I took my annual winter vacation. I actually began to plan this vacation last summer. It seemed odd planning a winter vacation while I was still basking in the sun and heat, but in anticipation of […]