VANCOUVER, B.C. – Delta Hospice officials were shocked and outraged this week by the Fraser Health Authority’s blatant move to cut off all discussions and close the facility because it wants the hospice to provide MAiD (Medically Assistance in Dying) at a facility dedicated to allowing patients a full and comfortable final days. Angelina Ireland, …
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A Vancouver area hospice is asking the government to reconsider their proposal to give up $750,000 a year in funding so that it not be required to violate its mandate of care and compassion for patients by providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) at its facility. The health authority’s demand is unnecessary, the hospice contends, …
When Cancer. No Laughing Matter (But it Helps!) author Glynis Belec is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, at first she doesn’t believe it. But once she realizes this is not a nightmare and the tests are not lying, she finds herself on the verge of a decision—wallow in self pity or put on her big-girl stretchy …
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Wycliffe College is pleased to announce the election of Carol Boettcher as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Boettcher was elected to the role by the Board at the Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, November 27, 2019. A retired senior executive, Boettcher was first appointed to the Board in 2015. Before she retired from full-time work, …
WYCLIFFE COLLEGE WELCOMES CAROL BOETTCHER AS NEW BOARD CHAIR Read More »
The Executive Director of the Canadian Bible Society (CBS), Rev. Dr. Rupen Das, was recently chosen to serve in three key positions with the United Bible Society (UBS). Dr. Das was elected to serve on the UBS Global Council and further, at its November meeting, was elected to serve on the Executive Committee. In addition …
Brave Women, Bold Moves (Word Alive Press, 2019) is author Cathie Ostapchuk’s compelling answer to the sometimes-complicated question of where women find their purpose in a world that pressures them to conform to the expectations and demands of others. Cathie Ostapchuk is a speaker, leadership development trainer, consultant, and coach. Her work has included collaborations …
JUST HOW BRAVE ARE YOU? – NEW BOOK BY CANADIAN CHRISTIAN AUTHOR CHALLENGES WOMEN Read More »