MAiDHouse is currently seeking #volunteers to be Dolphin #Bingo Ambassadors in #Scarborough , #Ontario . As a Dolphin Bingo Ambassador, you represent MAiDHouse in a warm and friendly way, helping things run smoothly during bingo sessions. Learn more & apply today: www.maidhouse.ca/mh-volunteer...

The Many Faces of MAiD is 17 real stories from people who've been through a #MAiD journey w/ a loved one, capturing many experiences that come with a MAiD death. Whether on the journey w/ someone or grieving a MAiD loss, this book meets you where you are. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Pe...

Kim Carlson, a Registered Nurse, provides a detailed breakdown of some of the more prominent misinformation around #MAiD (such as the claim that a MAiD death involves drowning) and shares medically accurate information on how MAiD is actually provided: maidincanada.substack.com/p/the-horrif...

Each person's #grief journey is unique, but no one needs to grieve alone. Our #MemoryQuilt project is for anyone in #Canada grieving a #MAiD loss. Craft on your own schedule, memorializing the person you miss alongside others experiencing MAiD grief. Learn more: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev...

MAiDHouse Toronto is currently seeking people interested in becoming On-site Volunteers to support people who have booked MAiDHouse and those accompanying them on the day of their #MAiD provision. Learn more and apply through our website: www.maidhouse.ca/opportunities

For 29 years, BFO Toronto's Walk to Remember has helped raise funds for #grief & loss support programs, providing comfort & care to individuals & families who need it most. Join this year's event on Saturday, Sept 19, 2026. Fundraising is now open. Learn more at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

The Last Days of April follows April Hubbard as she navigates her #MAiD journey. "Through intimate interviews & anecdotes, this film documents the intersection of bodily autonomy & systemic barriers, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive & compassionate world" - @mirrorimagemedia.bsky.social

"Everyone should be able to make their own informed decision. The tragedy occurs when information is withheld." In a letter to the editor for @barrietoday, DWDC volunteer Irena Lawrenson dispels misinformation about medical assistance in dying (MAID). Read more: champ.ly/Baw4qeox

Did you know that MAiDHouse has a YouTube channel? At youtube.com/@maidhouseca , you'll find all our past (and future) videos on topics such as #endoflifeplanning , #grief & bereavement, book discussions and author interviews, and more. Subscribe to keep up with future presentations and discussions.

If you are #grieving or supporting someone through #grief , CHPCA has a collection of resources available at https://ow.ly/cAN150YZVAh Additionally, MAiDHouse has our ongoing #MemoryQuilt project in support of Canadians grieving a #MAiD death. See https://ow.ly/cqFx50YZVAg#grieving#grief#MemoryQuilt#MAiD more information.

#MAiD is widely discussed, but the info shared can be incomplete or misleading. Our friends at MAiD in Canada have a new resource to help you separate fact from fiction. You can even test your knowledge with a monthly quiz. How much do you know about MAiD? Find out at https://ow.ly/WuaM50YYwKy

Our #MemoryQuilt project is for anyone across Canada grieving a #MAiD loss. We provide easy-to-follow instructions to create your quilt square, and your finished piece will join a 'village' of quilt blocks made with care by people on a similar grief journey. Learn more: https://ow.ly/YXlP50YWUsY#MemoryQuilt

Why do people consider #MedicalAssistanceInDying ? Reasons vary between individuals, but the most common include: suffering, inability to enjoy life, loss of dignity / independence, & taking control. Canadian Virtual Hospice provides further info & videos on their website: https://ow.ly/qRGh50YUl49

The Choice follows caregivers Jill and Paula, who share their firsthand experiences of supporting a loved one who has chosen MAiD. MAiDHouse co-founder Dr. Sandy Buchman also contributes his insights as an expert in end-of-life care. Watch at www.instagram.com/p/DXr3PvVOCdy/

Documentary film “The Last Days of April” follows artist April Hubbard through the #MAiD process and explores the complexities around MAiD, especially within the disability community. But it is also a legacy piece celebrating Hubbard herself. Learn more at CTV News: https://ow.ly/YPOX50YTEJT

Each person in our lives can create a beautiful spectrum of memories. MAiDHouse's #MemoryQuilt project gives you a way to gently capture & commemorate your favourite memories of a loved one who chose MAiD. Learn more & sign up: https://www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-events/maidhouse-memory-quilt-project

At MAiDHouse, we are beyond grateful to have so many committed & compassionate people devoting their time and care to our organization. As #VolunteerWeek comes to a close, we celebrate every one of the volunteers on our team. Thank you all for being the helping hands & caring heart of MAiDHouse.

Health-care workers in Alberta have voiced opposition to Bill 18, which would prevent them from providing MAiD to patients unlikely to die within 12 months and would prevent out-of-province MAiD referrals. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Dr. Kathryn Andrusky is a physician in Edmonton with a background in family medicine & health policy. In this piece for Healthy Debate , she argues that the ongoing discourse about #MAiD law in #Canada must address not just eligibility, but also access. https://ow.ly/TpA850YLwa5

One year ago, MAiDHouse Victoria opened its doors with a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that everyone eligible for #medicalassistanceindying has access to a safe, compassionate, and dignified space. Read more: https://www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-news/celebrating-mhvictoria-one-year

Closing arguments began on April 13 in a British Columbia trial to determine whether faith-based health-care facilities in the province may continue to prohibit MAiD provisions on their premises. Learn more about the trial at CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Crafting can create a comforting space for reflection. MAiDHouse is hosting a Canada-wide #MemoryQuilt project for those grieving a #MAiD loss. Participants craft a house-shaped quilt block, & together they create a quilted village: a space of shared comfort. Learn more: https://ow.ly/CNwR50YHBQL

“If someone else in my exact same position can live their life, I say, ‘Go hard.’ If you have a right to choose to live, then I have the right to choose to die.” Leading up to his #MAiD provision, Alberta resident John Maloney reflected on his choice with CTV News: https://ow.ly/WfbT50YHkF0

Typically 3 parties are involved in #MAiD : the person requesting, their clinicians, & their family. After MAiD, the person can't speak for themselves, & clinicians are bound by confidentiality. And what if the family opposed? MAiD in Canada call this the 3 Party Problem: https://ow.ly/pbo750YGQIL

In the End-of-life University Podcast, hospice physician Dr. Karen Wyatt interviews experts on all aspects of the #endoflife . In this episode, she talks to Shelby Forsythia, author of 'Of Course I’m Here Right Now', about helpful things to say to someone who is #grieving : https://ow.ly/A2S150YEhMQ

When you have lost someone important to you, #grief is a natural response, and each person experiences it uniquely. HealthLinkBC provides guidance and tools for grief at https://ow.ly/8gzN50YE3F5 MAiDHouse is running a #MemoryQuilt project for MAiD grief. Learn more at https://ow.ly/qmzh50YE3EY#grief

MAiDHouse offers space for anyone eligible for an assisted death to have their provision in a safe & comfortable setting, free of charge. But many people, whether they choose MAiD or not, prefer to die at home. @virtualhospice.bsky.social has an article that can support you in this decision:

MAiDHouse's Memory Quilt project is for anyone in Canada grieving someone who chose MAiD. Participants' house-shaped quilt blocks are added to our collaborative "village" quilt. You are not alone, and there's space for you in our village. Learn more: https://ow.ly/TkHa50YAmUQ

When Kim Acquaviva’s wife Kathy was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer, the couple decided to share the day-to-day realities of her slide toward death that doctors can’t always prepare their patients for. Watch their story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i-TvqmjsBw

MAiDHouse is seeking a Community Care Coordinator for our Victoria, British Columbia location. If you would like to work with us in a service coordination and relationship management capacity, learn more & apply via our website: https://www.maidhouse.ca/community-care-coordinator-victoria

This Advance Care Plan Day 2026 , join a national workshop to help you communicate your care preferences: 🗓️ Date: April 16, 2026 (ACP Day) 💻 Format: Online via Zoom 🔗 Register at: https://loom.ly/aZZTZas Join the conversation this #ACPDay to confidently take the lead on your future care.

Next month, a parliamentary committee will revisit the question of whether assisted dying should be legally extended to those suffering exclusively from mental illness. CTV News explores some of the varied perspectives of Canadians whose lives have been touched by MAiD: https://ow.ly/eY2h50YwBLU

"In My Own Time" | A documentary that looks at what it means to die on one's own terms. Watch it streaming on-demand. champ.ly/h1sO3ZjQ

If you're #grieving the #death of someone who chose #MAiD , we're holding space for you. Our ongoing #MemoryQuilt project is intended to give people across #Canada space to create warmth & beauty together while remembering their loved ones with gentle crafting. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mGIp50Yu843

London author Kevin Heslop's new book, "The Writing on the Wind’s Wall: Dialogues About Medical Assistance in Dying", is an exploration of MAiD through conversations with people whose lives have been touched by it. Learn more in his interview with The London Free Press: https://ow.ly/JtSZ50YtTlu

Psychiatrist Harvey Chochinov developed Dignity Therapy as a tool for #endoflife & #palliativecare practitioners to help the patient & those providing their care connect to the patient's values, needs, & personhood, easing distress & improving quality of life. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZvX350YqKTY

On March 11 from 12 – 1 pm ET, join Hospice Orillia for a free 1-hour Advance Care Planning (ACP) information session. Led by ThaiLyn Shelton, this session is offered online via Zoom and in person at the Hospice Orillia office. Learn more & register by emailing [email protected]

The Intergenerational Classroom at University of Toronto presents a free workshop on Tues. March 10, 2026, 10am - 12 noon, focusing on #death & #endoflife issues from the perspectives of younger & older adults. This event is open to the community. Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/7orO50YpW4O#death

On April 16, 2026, Toronto Metropolitan University Lincoln Alexander Law PD offers a program for legal & health professionals navigating the complexities of #MAiD . Exceptional faculty includes MAiDHouse Board members Zohar Levy & Dr. Damian Rzeznikiewiz. Learn more at https://ow.ly/s6Aj50Ymuqj

🏠🏠🏠 The MAiDHouse Memory Quilt is a warm & comforting village in progress. Each house-shaped square represents memories of someone who chose #MAiD . If you live in #Canada & are #grieving a MAiD #death , we welcome you to join us in building this village. Learn more at https://ow.ly/MIZw50Ymwg2#MAiD

What is a 'good #death '? The answer can be different for each individual, but veteran #Toronto #nurse Tilda Shalof shares what a 'good death' is to her and how nurses help to provide them in this excerpt from her new book, "The Handover: A Nurse’s Last Shift": https://ow.ly/KlSt50Ymqqx

On our MAiD Journeys blog, we share the story of Larry, who related his journey to MH volunteer Blair: “If someone needed a hand, Larry offered it quietly & without expectation. Helping people wasn’t something he set out to do, it was just how he moved through the world…” https://ow.ly/g6nC50YiBlA

Clinician Suzz Sandalwood discusses how some political messaging around #MedicalAssistanceInDying replaces worthwhile critical analysis with potentially harmful appeals to emotion. In this piece, she gives factual context in response to anxieties stoked by such messaging: https://ow.ly/tZw450Y9bhz

Our community partners at MAiD in Canada have put together an informative video to help explain in plain language how #MAiD eligibility is assessed in #Canada : https://ow.ly/a6PB50Yiu0Z

On our MAiD Journeys blog, Nikki shared the story of her mother, Sue — recalling the independent, sharp-witted, and loving woman she always was, and recounting the tender moments of the day of her provision: Read their story at https://ow.ly/zN5y50YfBpF

Thank you to Kim & Paul at MAiD in Canada for their generous fundraising for MAiDHouse through the end of 2025, totaling $1,500! MAiD in Canada provide excellent education around MAiD, like this piece highlighting facts about Canada’s MAiD process & laws. Read at https://ow.ly/Jgk950YfzRA

We took a moment to reflect on 2025 and our past 5 years in operation, with messages of gratitude from MAiDHouse staff, Board members, and volunteers. Thank you to our volunteer, Marie, for putting together this beautiful video. Watch it now on our website: https://ow.ly/NAS050Yei7f

On our MAiD Journeys blog, W.M. shares "A Journey through #MAiD from a family member's perspective," offering a look into the process of supporting a loved one through MAiD, and gentle advice for others who may be supporting a loved one of their own. Read W.M.'s story at https://ow.ly/9Hqe50Y9emn

On Friday, Feb 20 at 7pm EST, Soul Transition will facilitate an online workshop on #AdvanceCarePlanning , created by Advance Care Planning Canada & Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Space is limited. Learn more & register at https://ow.ly/1ggu50Y98XO

Every stitch builds a more vibrant village. 🏠🏠🏠 These are some of the beautiful quilt blocks created as part of our #MemoryQuiltProject , by (1) Jodi, (2) Marilyn, (3) Peggy, and (4) Troy. Each house represents tender memories of a loved one who chose #MAiD . Learn more: https://ow.ly/sCoE50Y9Kug