Entering Rocke’s Wightman’s room in Cowichan Hospice House, you couldn’t miss his comfort items: a few bags of potato chips and a stack of history books. “I really, really like history,” Rocke would say. “I think that’s our instinct, to pass on our knowledge. You get to a certain age, you want to tell your […]

When a person dies at Cowichan Hospice House, their body is then taken away to accommodate that individual’s after-death wishes. At this particular exit door from Hospice House, there is a painting of a dragonfly. There’s a famous tale about a dragonfly which is used as a gentle way to explain death, particularly to children. […]

Originally published in the Cowichan Valley Citizen on September 11 2023. Written by Chadd Cawson.   Reel Alternatives continues to make a real difference in the community. When it comes to lights, camera, and action, Reel Alternatives has been taking the latter to raise money for Cowichan Hospice since the program’s inception in 2004. The […]

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. […]