Broadmead Care is thrilled to announce that Nigel House has been chosen as Charity of the Month at Heirloom Linens! For the month of August, purchase a triple cotton mattress pad and 50% of the net profits will be donated to Nigel House. It’s a win-win! Heirloom Linens is a locally owned store located in…
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Guest author: Emily Racine, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management Many of my estate planning conversations revolve around what I call the “hard topics” – such as, how do I save on taxes? Should I avoid probate? Do my children need a trust? However, one of the most important decisions you can make…
It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s Super Wynne, jumping out of a helicopter! (Full disclosure: that’s not actually Wynne in the photo but we’re guessing it’s pretty close!) We were recently approached by Saanich News asking if we had a ‘spectacular senior’ staff member they could include in an upcoming feature. We…
In April of this year, Rogers Communications Inc. purchased Shaw Communications. This means Shaw’s customers will be rolled into Rogers at some point. While we’re not entirely sure what will happen with Shaw email accounts, we want to be sure we can stay in touch with family and friends through email. If you are a…
The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is observed in memory of those who lost their lives to acts of terror in Canada and abroad. Taking place every year on June 23, it marks the anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland. On this day, flags across Canada are flown at half-mast to honour the…
Today we invite you to join us in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is an annual celebration that recognizes and honors the contributions, cultures, and achievements of Indigenous peoples in Canada, which includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis. These are three distinct peoples with unique histories, languages, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. The day is…
We are thrilled to announce that we are one of the Royal Victoria Marathon official charities as part of the 2023 CHEK Charity Pledge Program. The 43rd annual Royal Victoria Marathon will be held October 6 – 8, 2023 with the new 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run taking place on Saturday, October 7 in…
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, April 29 at Broadmead Care’s Shred-a-Thon event. Thanks to SO MANY caring members of our community … $12,000 was raised to help support the people who live at Nigel House. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone who made this possible. To our volunteers, our…
On April 26, 2023, Broadmead Care celebrated the 20th anniversary of the raising of the Veterans Memorial Totem Pole with a re-dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Lodge in Saanich. Calvin Hunt, First Nations Master Carver and one of the totem pole’s original carvers, shared information about the totem’s history and symbolism. Also in attendance was…
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating all the wonderful people who volunteer in our Care Homes. We are so grateful for those who give their time and talent to help with many tasks. From taking people to social gatherings or spending time one-on-one with residents, to helping with special events, volunteers cover many aspects…
We are writing further to the announcement today about the end of respiratory season, made by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Adrian Dix. What you need to know As of 1:00 pm today, the Visitation and Visitor Appeal and Review – February 5, 2021 order was cancelled. This means that after three…
Thank you to everyone who participated in our lottery this past month. A total of $14,010 was raised, thanks to so many caring people in our community! Congratulations to our Worth a Shot 50/50 jackpot winner: Matt Watterman, Ticket Number 143395 Our lucky winner, Matt (picture), is a retired member of the Victoria Police Department…
