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New Year’s Grief

While many are excited about flipping the calendar to 2018 and starting fresh, for those who are grieving, the start of another year can be difficult. It can signify another […]

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Tree of Bright Stars: Holiday Reflection

The following story was shared by Vanessa Reimer at our Tree of Bright Stars memorial event on November 17, 2017. This is one of the last photos taken of my […]

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What’s happening at BFO-MR

The fall is a busy time as people transition back into busy schedules after the lazy days of summer and Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region is no exception! […]

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Living with Loss Program launching in Guelph

When a loved one dies, feelings of grief, loneliness and isolation can be overwhelming. To help support community members during a profoundly difficult time in their lives, Bereaved Families of […]

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

Please note that the Annual General Meeting for Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region is taking place: Date: Monday June 26, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: The Family Centre, […]

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Let’s talk

Last weekend, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) participated in an expo for families and children. We were personally invited to attend, and frankly flattered we were asked. […]

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What’s happening at BFO-MR?

With spring upon us, we’re excited for warm sunshine on our faces, and for the growth and renewal that naturally comes along with this season. The last few months have […]

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Coping with special days

Along our grief journeys, there may be certain days that are more difficult others – it may be your loved one’s birthday, the holidays, the anniversary of their death, or around […]

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A novel way to raise funds

Our big book sale was back this year, raising $700 for our Healing Little Hearts Program. Our second annual used book sale was held April 12 and 13 at The […]

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Curling Bonspiel 2017

We had an incredible day on February 4, 2017 at our 18th annual Charity Curling Bonspiel. It was wonderful to see so many amazing people come out to support BFO-MR. […]

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Songs for Hope

  On Sunday January 22, 2017 approximately 150 people gathered in beautiful St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener for an afternoon of music in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario […]

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Grief and the New Year

A new year can signal a new beginning, but for those of us who are grieving, the new year can also signify another year without our loved one. We’ve compiled […]

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