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A brother deeply missed
by Tera Colville In June of 2021, we all gathered to celebrate Father’s Day and our father’s birthday for the weekend at our parents’ home in the Haliburton Highlands. When Jamie left for his work...
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Behind the Scenes: Honouring our Pets—Past and present
Pets are important to many people, including our staff! They have a significant impact on our lives. They can lift our spirits and make us feel better both physically and emotionally. The pet people...
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7 strategies for building resilience in the face of loss
This past summer, Threads of Life invited Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor and Chair at King’s University College, to lead a FamiliesConnect workshop titled “Loss, Coping and Moving Forward”. In...
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A lifetime of safety learnings from the Family Farm: Bruce’s Story
by: Bruce and Wendy-Ellen Nittel Bruce Nittel My husband, Bruce, began farming/ranching with his dad, Herb, in 1970. Previously he had worked for two of his uncles on ‘dude’ ranches in BC and a farm...
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Volunteer Profile: Tammy McCabe
Tammy McCabe with her dog Remy. Passion refers to a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement towards something or doing something. Tammy McCabe is a dedicated volunteer who exemplifies deep passion...
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The changing seasons in grief
I am no stranger to grief. Long before losing my husband Lance I had lost a little brother when I was 8, followed by people who were like grandparents to me, and many other losses as well. Grief was...
View ArticleTara’s Steps for Life message: Every worker home safely
The day Tara Elliott got that phone call is what she calls a “flashbulb memory” – a vivid, detailed memory of a high-emotional moment. She can recall each turn she took on her drive to the hospital;...
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“I make a wish with all my might…”
Sam loved to barbecue by Shelly Kuris My daughter wrote a poem when she was 11. She was just 7 years old when she lost her father, my husband. “When I close my eyes at night,I make a wish with all my...
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FamiliesConnect workshops: We’ll save you a seat!
FamiliesConnect has become such a supportive virtual room to gather in, hasn’t it? It’s wonderful to see family members gathering in this online community each month to connect, offer their...
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Every dollar makes a difference
Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy has been the flagship fundraiser for Threads of Life for almost 20 years. Each spring, we gather and walk in our yellow T-shirts to raise...
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