Hospice Simcoe News Today

Two end-of-life agencies join forces to offer bereavement and palliative care.

Norman Zimmerman, a Second World War veteran, retired fire chief, and community servant, passed away at the age of 98. His memory and dedication will be remembered by all

The annual Hike for Hospice event took place throughout the morning at Sunnidale Park in Barrie.

Kathleen Doherty is travelling to Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro to summit the Uhuru Peak in September.

Car enthusiasts in Innisfil are continuing to draw eyeballs along the towns waterfront as a summer tradition continues.

Three local women are spearheading an event next month to give back to a cause close to their heart, with the help of some well-known musicians.

Mariposa House Hospice in Severn is celebrating its one-year anniversary.

A local non-profit is raising money for hospice care through a “virtual hike” this month. Organized by Hospice Simcoe, the Hike for Hospice will help fund palliative care programs and facilities in the region. The event normally takes place as a one-day hike, but has been pushed online by COVID-19. “For every day in the month of May we’re just asking you to go out and have a bit of a hike,” says Hospice Simcoe Executive Director Kelly Hubbard. “It’s just really to celebrate hospic...

  BARRIE, ONT. -- The annual Rotary Club of Barrie Fun Run is coming up, and organizers hope people will get involved. The 34th event is taking place virtually between May 22 and May 30. Participants are asked to walk or run between five and 10 kilometres. The Rotary Club of Barrie says every dollar raised goes right back into the community to support several organizations and causes, including Hospice Simcoe, the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre and community parks. For anyone want...