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IN-PERSON PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop: Sunnybrook Hospital

This workshop is closed to professionals from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.  If space in this workshop becomes available, the registration link will be posted here approximately 2-4 weeks before the date of the workshop. This workshop will take place at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network IN-PERSON Compassionate Care Workshop Join us […]

PAIL Network’s First Biennial Connected in Care Conference

As part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network’s long-term vision, we are hosting our first biennial educational conference at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill on Thursday, September 21 – Friday, September 22, 2023.  This conference will be of great significance for the pregnancy and infant loss community as it aims to bring […]

Virtual PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop- Emergency Department

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network offers FREE Compassionate Care Workshops to health and service professionals who are either employed by a government funded organization or who are members of a licensed, regulated profession. This educational session covers many topics, including: statistics, attachment, grief, memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, […]

Wave of Light Community Event – Sioux Lookout

Sacred Heart Cemetery, 111 W Point Cove Rd, Sioux Lookout

Sunset Women's Aboriginal Circle - Sioux Lookout In honour of the Little Spirits gone too soon. We will be honouring them on October 15th. 2023 from 5:30 to 8 PM at the Sacred Heart Cemetery for our unveiling monument ceremony. At 7 PM we will take part in the international "Wave of Light"by lighting a […]

Free

Wave of Light Community Event – Thunder Bay Prenatal Coalition

Adelaide Butterfly Garden, 420 Adelaide Street, Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Prenatal Coalition October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in Ontario. Every year over 37 000 families in Ontario experience this type of loss and too often, families suffer in silence. The Thunder Bay Prenatal Coalition will be hosting a Wave of Light Ceremony at the Adelaide Street Butterfly Garden to […]

Free

Wave of Light – Bracebridge

Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St. Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St., Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

Wave of Light Community Event – It Takes Grace

Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St, Peterborough, ON

It Takes Grace is hosting a Wave of Light for Pregnancy and Infant Loss on Sunday, October 15 from 6:45 pm - 7 pm at Rogers Cove, Peterborough. Candles are provided at the event.  If there is a special name or date that you would like to have read aloud and written along the paved […]

Free

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – PAIL Network Virtual Wave Of Light Ceremony

Overview: Join us on October 15 for a virtual memorial ceremony at 6:45 pm, followed by the International Wave of Light at 7 pm.  Candles will be lit during the ceremony to honour the babies we have lost though miscarriage, stillbirth, medical termination and infant death. Families participate in every time zone across the world at […]

Free

Wave of Light Community Event – Butterfly Run Ottawa

Ottawa City Hall

Butterfly Run Ottawa PAIL Network is pleased to have volunteers in Ottawa join the Butterfly Run at City of Hall in Ottawa for their 2023 Wave of Light.  We are coming together in Ottawa to offer bereaved families a meaningful event to honour their babies. For more information, please visit: http://www.butterflyrunottawa.ca/wol-2023.html 

Free

Wave of Light Community Event – Brockville

St Lawrence Park, Brockville

Butterfly Run Brockville is hosting a Wave of Light event at the pavilion at St Lawrence Park in Brockville on October 15 at 7PM.

Free

VIRTUAL PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop

REGISTER HERE Password: PAILCCW The deadline to register is November 17, 2023. Space is limited. This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom platform. Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network Virtual Compassionate Care Workshop Join us for a FREE one day workshop focused around providing compassionate care to bereaved parents during the loss of their […]

Virtual PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop- Emergency Department

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network offers FREE Compassionate Care Workshops to health and service professionals who are either employed by a government funded organization or who are members of a licensed, regulated profession. This educational session covers many topics, including: statistics, attachment, grief, memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, […]

PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop- Bluewater Health

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network offers FREE Compassionate Care Workshops to health and service professionals who are either employed by a government funded organization or who are members of a licensed, regulated profession. This educational session covers many topics, including: statistics, attachment, grief, memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, […]

Virtual PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop- Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network offers FREE Compassionate Care Workshops to health and service professionals who are either employed by a government funded organization or who are members of a licensed, regulated profession. This educational session covers many topics, including: statistics, attachment, grief, memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, […]

VIRTUAL PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop

REGISTER HERE Password: PAILCCW The deadline to register is April 5, 2024. Space is limited. This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom platform. Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network Virtual Compassionate Care Workshop Join us for a FREE one day workshop focused around providing compassionate care to bereaved parents during the loss of their […]

PAIL Network Compassionate Care Workshop- Southlake Regional Health Centre

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network offers FREE Compassionate Care Workshops to health and service professionals who are either employed by a government funded organization or who are members of a licensed, regulated profession. This educational session covers many topics, including: statistics, attachment, grief, memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, […]

A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember Commemorative Event Registration This Spring, PAIL Network invites you, your family, and friends to join us for a beautiful commemorative event in honour of our babies called “A Walk to Remember”. Local PAIL Network Volunteers will be hosting events in several locations across Ontario on Sunday June 2nd, 2024 from 10 am […]

Shaye’s 2nd Annual Superhero Memorial 5K Fun Run

South Lions Park, Thamesford Ontario 224 Seldon St, Thamesford, Ontario, Canada

From the event organizers: Shaye's 2nd Annual Superhero Memorial 5K Fun Run Shaye’s Superhero Memorial 5K Fun Run is back for the second year! 100% is going to Children's Hospital. 50% to NICU and 50% to Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The fun run is on July 14th at 10:00am at the South Lions Park, […]

Community Hosted Wave of Light Events, Illuminations and Flag Raisings

Community Hosted Events, Illuminations, and Flag Raisings across Ontario PAIL Network is pleased share Community Hosted events hosted on October 15 in support of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. If there is a free, community event being hosted on October 15 that you would like to be added to this growing list, please email […]

Free

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – PAIL Network Virtual Wave Of Light Ceremony

Overview: Join us on October 15 for a virtual memorial ceremony at 6:45 pm, followed by the International Wave of Light at 7 pm.  Candles will be lit during the ceremony to honour the babies we have lost though miscarriage, stillbirth, medical termination, abortion, and infant death. People participate in this event in every time […]

Free

Wave of Light Community Event – It Takes Grace

Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St, Peterborough, ON

It Takes Grace is hosting a Wave of Light for Pregnancy and Infant Loss on Sunday, October 15 from 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm at Rogers Cove, Peterborough. Candles are provided at the event.  If there is a special name or date that you would like to have read aloud and written along the paved […]

Free

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Family Activity – Whitby

Overview: Join PAIL Network on Sunday, November 3rd from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Whitby for a Commemorative Family Activity.  This event will include an afternoon snack and opportunity to create meaningful art in honour of your baby. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nov10FamilyActivityWHITBY RSVP by Wednesday, October 30, 2024.   […]

Free

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network Virtual Compassionate Care Workshop

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network Virtual Compassionate Care Workshop Join us for a FREE one day workshop focused around providing compassionate care to bereaved parents during the loss of their pregnancy or death of their infant. This educational session covers many topics, including; attachment, statistics, grief, loss experience (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, loss of a […]

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network in-person Compassionate Care Workshop – Barrie

Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network In-Person Compassionate Care Workshop This Compassionate Care Workshop is hosted by The Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. This educational session covers many topics, including; attachment, statistics, grief, loss experience (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, loss of a multiple), memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, and caring […]

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network In-Person Compassionate Care Workshop – Chatham

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Grand Avenue West, Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network In-Person Compassionate Care Workshop This Compassionate Care Workshop is hosted by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. This educational session covers many topics, including; attachment, statistics, grief, loss experience (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, loss of a multiple), memory making, what to say/what not to say, pregnancy after loss, and caring for the […]


If you are hosting an event with PAIL Network, or hosting an event to raise awareness for pregnancy and infant loss in Ontario, please send the details to pailnetwork@sunnybrook.ca. We'd be happy to list your event in our calendar.

If you're interested in learning more about organizing an event in your community, please get in touch.