NWHS in Action: Update to City Council
On Monday, April 13 NWHS Co-President Wendy Johnson and Board Director Sherri Kensall presented an update to City Council in Queensborough. New Westminster is a Compassionate City. Since our organization’s inception in 2016 we have been working closely with local politicians to bring a hospice residence to our city. As part of that process, it
Celebrating 10 Years: Planning for Care in Advance
April’s 10th Anniversary Highlight is our community education initiative: Planning for Care in Advance In the early days of our organization, the New West Hospice Society identified a need to help members of our Compassionate Community in thinking about their futures. As we developed our Compassionate City Crew training program, we needed to include a section
NWHS in Action: Hospice Tours
On Tuesday, March 24 NWHS visited some of the Hospice residencies around the Lower Mainland as part of our ongoing work. Bringing a hospice facility to New West requires dedicated hours of research, meetings, and crunching numbers -but sometimes, we get to have a little fun! Going on these tours allows our board and staff
Seniors Week: Partners in Aging Resource Fair
Join us this Senior’s Week! The New West Hospice Society will be at the Partners in Aging Resource Fair on Tuesday, June 2. Connect with local organizations supporting healthy, independent living. Learn about housing, food programs, aging in place, social opportunities, technology, and future planning. We’ll be there talking about the importance of Planning in Advance
1 Month to RiverWalk 2026
There’s one month to go! Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026 for RiverWalk 2026 and help us raise $10,000 for the New West Hospice Society. This annual community fundraising event supports the New West Hospice Society and our mission to foster Compassionate Community and bring valuable Hospice programs to New Westminster. Walk in remembrance of loved ones,
Celebrating 10 years: Community Conversations
This month we are looking back to October 2016 and June 2017 to the creation of our founding principles through community conversations. New West Hospice Society began with a conversation among a small group of friends. The group of friends hosted Community Conversations. These conversations grew to include members of the community: politicians, health care professionals,
International Women’s Day 2026
On March 8 we recognize International Women’s Day by honouring and celebrating the women whose support and hard work is integral to the New West Hospice Society. To the women on our board, staff, and programming partners- you truly make working with this organization a fulfilling and meaningful experience. Board: Co-President, Wendy Johnson Sherri Kensall
Join Us for RiverWalk 2026
Sign ups for our annual fundraising event, RiverWalk are now open via Canada Helps! Walk for yourself, for family and friends, or as a team! You can organize your walk experience through our fundraiser page. Join as an Individual: Create your own page and start raising funds for the New West Hospice Society Create a
Celebrating 10 Years: Support from MLA Judy Darcy
This month we are looking back to June 27. 2017 and a powerful show of support from then NDP MLA Judy Darcy. Watch the full speech on YouTube. Nine years ago New West was still on our way to becoming the first Compassionate City in British Columbia. Support from our local representatives at all levels
Discover Ways to Stay Heart Healthy This Heart Month
February is Heart Month in Canada and we’re joining the movement encouraging all Canadians to learn more about heart health. Most Canadians will be affected by heart disease either personally or through family and friends. By knowing the signs and symptoms as well as understanding your health risks you can be better prepared because early