October 13, 2026

Trevor Josephson, Executive Director of the Peace Arch Hospice Society (PAHS), joined us to discuss grief support in our community and introduce a meaningful initiative that could bring comfort to people experiencing loss.

Trevor is also a counsellor with an advanced diploma in art therapy. He works with children, youth, and adults, supporting individuals and families through grief and end-of-life experiences.

Supporting Individuals and Families Through Grief

The Peace Arch Hospice Society supports people in South Surrey and White Rock who are approaching the end of life, along with family members and friends experiencing anticipatory grief.

Its services are offered free of charge and include:

• Six-week grief support programs and drop-in grief support groups.
• Mindfulness and relaxation sessions.
• Yoga and music therapy.
• Camps for children experiencing grief.

These services are made possible through the generosity of donors, community organizations, and supporters such as Rotary.

September 29, 2026

Stephanie Beck shared the history of Peace Arch Hospital and the important role the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation continues to play in supporting healthcare in our community. Peace Arch Hospital opened in 1954 after local residents came together to raise the funds needed to build their own community hospital. That same spirit of community support continues today, with the Foundation funding medical equipment, capital projects and preventative health initiatives.

Stephanie highlighted several major projects now underway, including new operating suites, medical imaging equipment, the new Production Kitchen and the redevelopment of the hospital cafeteria into a community hub. The Production Kitchen is now 75% complete. Work is also progressing on a major redevelopment of the fourth floor into a modern ICU and Cardiac Monitoring Unit, featuring private rooms, bathrooms, natural light and more comfortable spaces for patients and families. Of the $35 million needed for the project, $17 million has already been raised.