News from the Acadia Commandery and the Maritimes
Live Interview with David Cvet on the 'Hurling for Hospice' fundraising eventA live interview with David wearing 13th century medieval accoutremnts discussing with Ana Almeida on CTV News Atlantic the 'Hurling for Hospice' fundraiser for the Fundy Hospice in his community... |
Why a medieval knight is on a quest to build a hospice in southwestern N.S.?Don't be too surprised if you see a knight riding laps in Cornwallis Park, Annapolis County. David Cvet and his trusty steed are on a quest: to ride for 250 kilometres to raise money to build a hospice on the site.... |
I love this story...David Cvet, dressed in 13th century medieval knight gear, along with his giant Percheron, Nya will ride 250 kms. They're raising awareness/funds for a much needed Fundy Hospice. His passion is to help the dying. Full story tonight on CBCTV @ 6... |
Live Interview with David Cvet on the Quest for Fundy Hospice RideA live interview with David in 13th century medieval accoutremnts discussing with Ana Almeida on CTV News Atlantic the unique approach to raising funds for the Fundy Hospice in his community... |
Unique Fundraiser To Support First-ever Hospice in Southwest Nova ScotiaThe Atalanta Hospice Society has taken the first steps in establishing a residential-style hospice in southwest Nova Scotia, and are holding a one-of-a-kind fundraiser to assist with making the hospice a reality... |
Quest ride part of campaign to raise $3.5 million for construction of hospice in southwest N.S.The Atalanta Hospice Society is turning back to medieval times for future needs by sponsoring a five-day ‘Quest for Fundy Hospice’ at Cornwallis Park from Sept. 15-19. This event is to raise awareness and funds in the effort to construct a residential-style hospice to serve the residents of Annapolis and Digby municipalities and the surrounding areas... |
Knight Rider Undertakes Quest for Fundy HospiceAn advertisement in the popular Clare Shopper promoting the Quest for Fundy Hospice on a full page advert in Issue No. 916... |
Digby-area hospice project at 'early stage' but progressingSpokesman for group says they hope a donation of land in Cornwallis Park will show they are serious about building a hospice. They still have a long way to go, but a spokesman for a group hoping to build a residential hospice in the Digby area says a donation of land earlier this year was a significant step forward, as they continue to seek support and try to build momentum for the initiative. |
'My dad died with love, what more could you ask for' Hospice group hopes to see a hospice home open in Digby CountyThe Atalanta Hospice Society held an information event at the Mountain Gap, Tuesday evening, September 18th. The purpose was to inform the attendees of the plans and objectives of the hospice group. Ross McLean was invited to share his experiences with respect to the Muskoka Hospice project with those in attendance... |
Group proposing hospice for DigbyA spokesperson for a group that wants to see a five-to-10-bed residential hospice established in the Digby area says they are gathering information and trying to get the word out about the idea. David Cvet, co-founder of the Atalanta Hospice Society, which is pursuing the project, says they feel it’s important and are looking for community support... |
Home Caregiver Support Program ReviewThe Home Caregiver Support Program, however, provides caregivers an opportunity to prepare for the experience and assist in this much needed role. Together with “A Caregiver’s Guide”, this on-line program informs and prepares the caregiver (both lay and professional) to better help a loved one, family member or friend to die at home or in a hospice setting... |
Halifax Hospice to help terminally ill live comfortablyA life well lived deserves a fitting and dignified end. “Hospice is about living life well to the end versus being about dying,” Wendy Fraser, chief executive officer of Halifax Hospice, said Monday as the non-profit organization unveiled plans for its $6-million south-end Halifax building.... |
New Hospice Initiative in the Maritimes Kick Started by the OrderMembers of the Acadia Commandery of the Order of Saint Lazarus, Grand Priory in Canada have undertaken a journey to raise funds and capital for the establishment of a 5-10 bed residential hospice in Digby, NS..... |
Donation by the Acadia Commandery, Order of Saint Lazarus to the Greater Moncton Hospice Society, New BrunswickThe Military Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem recently presented the Hospice of Greater Moncton with a $1,500 donation...... |
Donation by Saint Lazarus to the Colchester East Hants Health Center Truro, Nova ScotiaFollowing the death of his father, Don Bubar, President and CEO of Avalon Rare Metals and his sister having been very impressed with the care given by the CEHHC in Truro donated $30,000 to build a palliative care terrace and garden outside the Palliative care unit of the hospital...... |
Sheldrake Island lepers remembered in project for Canada 150A little-known story of how lepers lived and were treated on an island located in the Miramichi River in New Brunswick is going to receive national recognition after being selected for the Lost Stories Project, part of Canada 150...... |
LETHBRIDGE: Hospice care is overdueMy friend Lin died in a hospice. It was a friendly place, a regular house in a quiet residential neighbourhood. There were fresh-cut flowers on the dining room table, which was covered with the sort of tablecloth you might have found in your grandmother's house..... |
Valley Hospice aims to give a better quality of life at the endA much-needed and wanted community of care for the dying and the living will finally be a reality in the Annapolis Valley, thanks to the hard work of so many for so long.... |
Atlantic School of Theology community mourns founder Archbishop James Martin HayesThe Honourable Mayann Francis, Chair of the Board of Governors, and The Rev. Neale Bennet, President of Atlantic School of Theology (AST), express the University’s sorrow and gratitude on the passing of Archbishop James Martin Hayes (Holy Heart Seminary ’47, Atlantic School of Theology Doctor of Divinity ‘87)... |
In support of Hospice FrederictonAt a ceremony held on Friday, in Fredericton, the Acadia Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus presented the second final instalment of the Acadia Commandery in support of new Hospice Fredericton which is shortly to be inaugurated... |
CTV News Atlantic. Ana Almeida. August 10, 2023
CBC NS. Colleen Jones. September 16, 2021
Twitter. ColleenJonesCBC. September 16, 2021
Global News. Alyse Hand. September 13, 2021
Saltwire. Contributed. September 12, 2021
Digby Courier. Eric Bourque. August 24, 2019
Acadia Commandery. Ken Buchholz, MD, CCFP, FCFP, OSJ. February 21, 2018
Chronicle Herald. Francis Campbell. October 17, 2017
CBC News. Gail Harding. October 30, 2016
