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Desmond Devnich
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Marketing, Communications & Events Specialist
👨🏼‍💻 @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social
📚 UFV • BA, CMNS '27
📍 S'ólh Téméxw — Chilliwack, BC
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Holiday traditions, gatherings, and memories can feel overwhelming when you’re grieving. Our latest @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social blog post offers gentle guidance and support.

www.chilliwackhospice.org/coping-with-...

#HolidayGrief #GriefCommunity #GriefShare #GriefSupport
Coping With Grief During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be emotional when someone you love has died. These gentle reminders may help you approach the season with compassion, flexibility, and support.
www.chilliwackhospice.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Truly grateful to all who dedicated their lives in service to our country and the families who loved them. Thank you! 🇨🇦 #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Just like a road that takes you home. Yeah, this is right where you belong. 🤠 #ThisIsCountryMusic @bradpaisleymusic.bsky.social

#TruckStillWorksWorldTour
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Chilliwack Hospice Society is hosting its annual Memorial Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Chilliwack Museum and Archives.

Read more at: theprogress.com/2025/11/01/m...
Memorial celebration a ‘meaningful space’ for people to grieve in Chilliwack - Chilliwack Progress
Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts annual Memorial Celebration on National Grief and Bereavement Day
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November 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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This is your 10 minute warning for the SURPRISE power hour Challenge!

For one hour only (7 to 8 pm today), every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000 available. That means double the support for UFV student-athletes and programs.

🔗 Donate now: https://ow.ly/CBVG50Xk4BJ
Two female basketball players in black and green Cascades uniforms form a heart with their hands under the slogan 'We Bleed Green' and UFV Cascades logo.
October 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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100+ Films. 13 Industry Events. 5 Days.

The 9th edition of the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival returns this October 22-26th with screenings of feature films, documentaries, short films + industry events.

Explore the full schedule + get your tickets today at CIFF.ca
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Inner Balance Solutions is offering a supportive group this fall where women in Chilliwack can connect, share, and grow together.
Promotional poster for Inner Balance Solutions advertising a “Connection & Support Group for Women.” The poster features a photo of six smiling women sitting together casually in a bright, comfortable space. The event runs Wednesdays from October 15 to December 3, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at #2 – 45668 Storey Avenue. It is co-facilitated by qualifying interns Katie-Jayne Reeve and Franceska Hills. The group invites women to connect, share, and grow together, exploring topics such as work-life balance, women’s sexuality, attachment styles, play, and vulnerability in building authentic connections. Pre-registration contact listed: Michelle VanDokkumburg, Office Coordinator, info@ibsi.ca, 604-819-9828.
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Rare artifacts dating back potentially thousands of years have been found at Chilliwack Hospice Society’s Thrifty Boutique and donated to Simon Fraser University for study. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor... @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social @sfuarchaeology.bsky.social
Rare ‘medieval’ artifacts found in B.C. thrift store donated to SFU for study
Rare artifacts dating back potentially thousands of years have been found in a British Columbia thrift store and donated to Simon Fraser University for study.
www.sfu.ca
September 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Chilliwack Hospice Society — Rainbow Bridge Day Memorial and Pet Death Grief Support Group offers heartfelt support for those grieving the death of a beloved pet and helps honour their memories. 🐾

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#PetLoss #RainbowBridge #GriefSupport
Rainbow Bridge Memorial honours cherished pets and our grief in losing them
Chilliwack Hospice Society's August event, October pet loss support group help navigate the grieving process
www.theprogress.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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‘Tim and Faith’ singer ⁦‪Madeline Merlo‬⁩ of Maple Ridge, B.C. is up for three ⁦‪Canadian Country Music Association‬⁩ awards this September, including Female Vocalist of the Year. #CCMAs #CountryMusicWeek #CCMAAwards

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Maple Ridge country star up for 3 CCMA awards
Madeline Merlo will also be performing at this years Canadian Country Music Association awards show on Saturday, Sept. 13
www.mapleridgenews.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Free guided tours of Chilliwack murals will share stories, history during festival

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Free guided tours of Chilliwack murals will share stories, history during festival
Tours will explore 'the stories behind the art – and the people behind the stories,' says Michael Berger of Chilliwack Tours
www.theprogress.com
July 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Grief sucks — but you don’t have to go through it alone. 🩵

Join other teens (14–18) who get it on the first Tuesday of every month, starting August 5. No pressure, no sign-up — just a chill space to talk, listen, or just be.

Got questions about the group? DM us — we're here for you.
A smartphone screen showing a mock Spotify playlist titled “In Grief Together — Connect with Teens” by Chilliwack Hospice Society. The playlist includes fictional song titles like “Crying at the Grocery Store Again” and “It Hurts to Say Your Name.” At the top, a message from Kaylee (Youth Program Manager) invites teens to text or DM with questions. In the centre is a square graphic that says: “IN GRIEF TOGETHER — Teen Drop-In Support Group — Tuesdays at 3PM.” A banner at the bottom promotes the free teen drop-in grief support group for ages 14–18, happening the first Tuesday of each month. The background is a bright orange.
July 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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“Greendale Acres, including its popular Chilliwack Corn Maze, opens for the summer season on Aug. 2 and things kick off with the Chilliwack Corn Festival.”‬⁩ 🌽 #ShareChilliwack #theFraserValley

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Buzz around and get lost at bee-themed corn maze in Chilliwack
Greendale Acres kicks off summer season with Chilliwack Corn Maze, corn festival and more
www.theprogress.com
July 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Thank you so much to the City of Chilliwack for welcoming me back to sing the National Anthem as part of tonight’s festivities at Exhibition Field. Enjoy the show and stay safe. Happy #CanadaDay everybody! 🇨🇦
Man in white shirt holds microphone while singing. Beside him, a member of the RCMP in red serge salutes.
July 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Happy #CanadaDay! Bonne #FêteduCanada! 🇨🇦
Image with a gradient background in red tones. Official Canada Day logo with a round and white stamp that includes a maple leaf. English text: Happy Canada Day! Proudly
July 1, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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#CanadaDay in #Chilliwack is a family-friendly event at Exhibition Field with entertainment, fun-filled activities and food trucks. Daytime and evening schedules here: www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cf... 🇨🇦
Several red and white Canadian flags in a row.
July 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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We are proud to welcome Dr. James Mandigo as our new President and Vice-Chancellor here at the University of the Fraser Valley!

🔗 To get an idea of where he will take UFV over these next few years, read more here: buff.ly/ZInTsSb
Dr. James Mandigo appointed new President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley
(Chilliwack) June 30, 2025 –The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a new president who brings a passion for changemaking to his new leadership role. Dr. James Mandigo has championed innovative…
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June 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓
Your hard work, resilience, and heart have brought you to this moment. Here’s to new beginnings and bright futures. 💫 #ClassOf2025 #GraduationDay #ProudMoment #FutureStartsNow
The graduating Class of 2025 tosses their graduation caps in the air in celebration, located inside the Chilliwack Coliseum in front of a brightly lit stage in Sardis Secondary School green colours.
June 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Evergreen Hall was filled with flair, fashion, and community spirit on May 10 as Thrifty Boutique hosted its annual Fashionista Fashion Show, raising $13,760 in support of Hospice Society programs.

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#ThriftyBoutique @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social
Vintage vibes and vibrant generosity: Thrifty Boutique fashion show raises nearly $14,000 for Hospice Society programs
Evergreen Hall was filled with flair, fashion, and community spirit on Saturday, May 10, as Thrifty Boutique hosted its 7th annual Fashionista Fashion Show in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society. Wi...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
May 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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From May 4–10, we join organizations across Canada in recognizing #NHPCW — a time to honour the importance of palliative care and raise awareness about the many ways it supports individuals and families facing serious illness.

www.chilliwackhospice.org/chilliwack-h...

#PalliativeCareIsForYou
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Hospice Palliative Care Week
From May 4–10, 2025, Chilliwack Hospice Society joins organizations across Canada in recognizing National Hospice Palliative Care Week — a time to honour the importance of palliative care and raise aw...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
May 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Palliative care can make a difference in more lives than you think! It helps individuals living with life-limiting illnesses, supports caregivers and families, and also provides comfort to those experiencing grief and loss.

#PalliativeCareIsForYou #NHPCW
May 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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This National Volunteer Week, April 27–May 3, Chilliwack Hospice Society celebrates the waves of compassion, connection, and care created by our incredible volunteers.

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#NVW2025 #VolunteersMakeWaves
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Volunteer Week
This National Volunteer Week, Chilliwack Hospice Society celebrates the waves of compassion, connection, and care created by our incredible volunteers. The 2025 theme, Volunteers Make Waves, reflects ...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
April 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Thanks so much to the #TELUSCup organizing committee for inviting me back to sing the National Anthem tonight — truly an honour! 🇨🇦 @hockeycanada.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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“While physician recruitment remains a widespread challenge, Chilliwack is demonstrating that creativity and collaboration can pave the way for sustainable health care solutions.”

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@fraserhealth.ca
Photo of a cityscape in downtown Chilliwack called District 1881 where retail stores and restaurants are located below apartments. Yale Road is in the foreground with vehicles parked parallel to the sidewalk.
April 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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It’s a whole lot of work but always a worthwhile effort for the cause. We have an incredible staff team at Chilliwack Hospice Society and Thrifty Boutique who make magic happen for fundraising events like this.
April 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM