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05 Mar

Posted at 14:54h in News

[video width="960" height="540" mp4="https://hospicecapebreton.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TRY-THIS-ONE-1.mp4"][/video]   March is Music Therapy Month, and we would like to celebrate Jill Murphy, the society's Music Therapist. Jill's work makes a difference in the lives of countless patients, bringing them comfort and peace in trying times. Enjoy this video of Albert Webb's...

23 Dec

Posted at 10:58h in News

You are never too young to make a difference! Anna and Clare Kaupp--the grandchildren of long time Society volunteer Anne Marie Fraser-- set up a lemonade stand at the end of their driveway and raised $100 for the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton...

23 Dec

Posted at 10:48h in News

Each year on January 1st, people line the shoreline in Port Morien to watch participating swimmers ring in the new year with a dip in the Atlantic, raising money for the Port Morien Legion and again this year, Hospice Cape Breton. To date, the Dip...

23 Dec

Posted at 10:46h in News

On Saturday, October 5, eight pairs of community leaders and dance professionals took to the stage for the Inaugural Dancing With the Stars for Hospice event. It was a night to remember as the pairs dazzled audience members with their very best moves. From ballroom...

23 Dec

Posted at 10:35h in News

Every day brings us one step closer to opening the doors of the planned Hospice Residence for Cape Breton County. We are so grateful for the support and encouragement we receive from so many in this amazing community. Many have attended our announcements, events and...

23 Dec

Posted at 10:33h in News

Life can take many turns. For Paula Graham, hers took an unexpected one when she received a diagnosis of cancer at the age of 43. The ensuing years, with the treatments and surgeries, were difficult. Paula felt isolated, and afraid. She was scared the cancer...

23 Dec

Posted at 10:26h in News

On August 2nd, a much-awaited announcement was made by the Province of Nova Scotia. At a news conference attended by many supporters, Premier Stephen MacNeil unveiled a $1.75 million contribution towards the operating costs of the soon-to-be-built Hospice Residence. The planned Hospice Residence will provide a...

09 Aug

Posted at 15:09h in Events, News

October 5th, 2019 Membertou Trade & Convention Centre $75/ticket Tickets can be purchased at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre Box Office 902-539-2300 19+ Event   Dancing with the Stars is a fun, fresh fund-raising event that promises to be a night to remember! Local community leaders, our stars, have been paired...

07 May

Posted at 12:15h in News

Sunflower Treasures Pop Up Shop had the best weekend ever thanks to an incredible team of volunteers, countless generous donations from community members and hundreds of amazing shoppers. Thanks for making Pop Up Shop 2019 a huge success and know that your purchases and contributions bring...

07 May

Posted at 12:12h in News

CBRM Mayor and Council proclaimed May 5th - 11th as National Hospice Palliative Care Week in the CBRM, to bring about more public awareness of the mission of Hospice Cape Breton in supporting and promoting compassionate care for individuals and their loved ones who are...

10 Mar

Posted at 17:26h in News

Swimmers  braved the chilly Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 5, 2019 for the annual Polar Bear Dip. This fundraising event raised money for the Port Morien Legion and the Hospice Society of Cape Breton County . Since it started in 2011, the polar dip has raised...