My path to becoming a hospice volunteer

Helping individuals and families deal with loss

I was first a hospice volunteer prior to the COVID pandemic, and resumed volunteering in 2024. Something about the hospice drew me back there. I have played many roles – friendly visitor, cook, receptionist. I recently returned to my post at reception, where I welcome visitors, answer the phone, receive deliveries, chat with the friends and family of residents, and light a candle when someone passes away. This provides needed support both to families and to medical staff at a time when individuals are receiving end-of-life care. 

Sometimes people say, “I’m not sure I could do that. Why do you volunteer at a hospice?”

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L’Oreal TV commercial and ad campaign underway in Toronto

A L’Oréal TV commercial and print campaign with L’Éloi Productions and Ad Agency is in the works at Neighbourhood Studios in Toronto. Is actress Viola Davis the featured talent in the commercial and advertising campaign?

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Toronto Public Health advises concertgoers of potential measles exposure

Toronto Public Health says that audience members could have been exposed to the measles virus at a recent concert earlier this month.

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Ledisi’s powerful new single ‘BLKWMN’ and ‘Love You Too’ are instant classics

GRAMMY-winning singer Ledisi is back with two powerful new singles, BLKWMN, honouring the legacy of Black women and Love You Too, both destined to become modern classics. Rooted in the rich tradition of American rhythm and blues, these tracks showcase Ledisi’s unmatched vocal prowess and storytelling ability.

And have you seen the touching Tyler Perry tribute video?

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Chaka Khan announces she’ll pay tribute to Quincy Jones at Montreux festival

Did Chaka find herself a badass guitar player for the road?

It was the opportunity of a lifetime when the legendary musician Chaka Khan — singer of I feel for you, Through the Fire, Ain’t Nobody and I’m Every Woman — was looking for a “youngish, cute-ish” guitarist to join her band on tour. 

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‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast stayed at this stunning luxury resort in Saint Lucia

Ocean Point Residences

Ocean Point Residences luxury villas at Windjammer Landing

On the current season of The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills, real life drama unfolds at an all-inclusive luxury resort with a view overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The ladies were treated to a VIP experience on their trip to Saint Lucia, which the resort is now offering as a vacation package to guests — minus the drama.

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