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CNIB guide dogs graduate from Atlantic Canada programGraduation is an important milestone for many, and today, some four-legged friends in Maritimes stole the show. As Matthew Baxter reports, their hard work has finally paid off, but their job is only just beginning.Global News at 6 HalifaxApr 24
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B.C. blind woman and guide dog refused taxi serviceA Maple Ridge, B.C., woman says she was discriminated against after a taxi driver refused to take her fare because of her service dog. As Cassidy Mosconi reports, she is now sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness about the rights of blind people.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 8
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CNIB Guide Dogs needs puppy raisers in CalgaryMembers of CNIB Guide Dogs join Global News Morning Calgary with details on how you can volunteer to help train puppy guide dogs.Global News Morning CalgaryMar 19
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Help support dog guides through a walk in City ParkJoin the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday May 26th at City Park in Kingston. To register: http://www.walkfordogguides.comGlobal News Morning KingstonApr 22
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 8B.C. addresses street drug use in hospitals by assigning a task force to help develop a consistent policy to protect health-care workers. The growing scandal in the government’s clean technology grant program. A Maple Ridge woman says she was discriminated against after a taxi driver refused to take her fare because of her guide dog.Global BCApr 8
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Local curlers participating in the Western Canadian Blind and Vision Impaired Curling ChampionshipThe Western Canadian Blind and Vision Impaired Curling Championship is coming to Edmonton, showcasing curlers from across Canada and how vision isn’t a necessity for the sport. Lori Hysert, guide dog Ping, and Natalie Morin with the Edmonton Blind Curling Club joined us on Global News Morning with all the details.Global News Morning EdmontonMar 12
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Spring Style: What prints are making a comebackStyle guru Natalie Sexton as she guides us through this season’s trendiest prints, from vibrant tropical patterns to classic polka dots and sleek geometric designs. Plus, don’t miss her top money-saving tip for incorporating prints effortlessly into your wardrobe!The Morning ShowApr 26
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The Morning Show: April 26On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Natalie Sexton guides us through how we can incorporate prints into our wardrobe. Also, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau stops by the studio to chat about her heartfelt new memoir. Plus, we talk to country star Andrew Hyatt about the evolving landscape of Canadian country music. Also, Shai DeLuca showcases...The Morning ShowApr 26
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Vancouver mayor forges ahead with dismantling park boardVancouver Mayor Ken Sim is putting in motion his plans to eliminate the Vancouver Park Board, creating a transition team to guide the process. Where does that leave current Vancouver Park Board Commissioners? We speak with Laura Christensen about that.EnvironmentJan 26
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Guide dogs in training to attend Calgary Phil RehearsalA unique collaboration between the worlds of music and service. Marc Stevens from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Alberta Guide Dog’s Sandra Cramer join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the initiative to help train the service dogs in waiting.Global News Morning CalgaryOct 26, 2023
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Scientists to study DNA of Bobi, world’s oldest dogNote from Editor: Bobi was temporarily stripped of his record-breaking title after international veterinarians questioned whether the dog was really as old as his owner claimed. Bobi, certified as the world’s oldest dog to ever live by the Guinness World Records, has died. He was more than 31 years old. Eric Sorensen has the story...Global NationalOct 24, 2023
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World’s oldest dog, Bobi, passes away at the age of 31Note from Editor: Bobi was temporarily stripped of his record-breaking title after international veterinarians questioned whether the dog was really as old as his owner claimed. The world’s oldest dog has passed away at the age of 31. Guinness World Record holder, Bobi, died at his home in Portugal this past weekend. His death was...Oct 23, 2023
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Global National: Oct. 24Yocheved Lifshitz, an 85-year-old Israeli woman who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas for more than two weeks, is talking about her frightening ordeal. What Lifshitz says she endured, what the militants told her, and how they treated her, as families of other hostages remain in agony waiting for word about their loved ones....Global NationalOct 24, 2023
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Guide Dog Access Awareness MonthThe public is being reminded that denying someone with a guide dog is against the law.Sep 19, 2023
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CNIB and Uber partner to advocate for accessibility, inclusivityWe check in with members of the CNIB and Uber to find out more about raising awareness around guide dog etiquette and the rights of guide dog handlers and the laws that protect them, especially when accessing ridesharing services.Global News Morning HalifaxSep 19, 2023
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Family reacts to ‘fairly mummified’ bodies found at remote campsite in Rockies“People don’t realize how hard it is to live off the grid,” says Trevala Jara, whose two step sisters and nephew were found dead at a campsite in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado earlier this month. Police said their bodies were found in a “fairly mummified” state. Christine Vance, 41; Rebecca Vance, 42; and Rebecca’s...U.S. NewsJul 28, 2023
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‘He said get off my bus.’ Blind woman devastated by Nanaimo transit treatmentA blind Nanaimo woman says she’s had run-ins with a pair of transit drivers over the past five weeks and has had buses pass her by as she waited with her guide dog for a ride. Kylie Stanton reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 29, 2023
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Global National: June 28Millions of people in Canada and the U.S. are again breathing hazardous air due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. How people in some cities are coping with the haze, the concerns about both physical and mental health, and how long the smog could last. A Russian missile strike on a...Global NationalJun 28, 2023
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Blind Paralympian and guide dog locate missing seniorAn amazing story out of Vancouver Island where a blind Paralympian – and her specially trained golden retriever Lucy – were able to track down a missing person with dementia. Kylie Stanton now with more on what is just the latest accomplishment of Jessica Tuomela.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 30, 2023
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CNIB appeals for Calgary volunteers to train guide dogs: ‘Helps us every step of the way’There’s a new appeal for people to come forward to support Calgarians facing some major challenges. As Gil Tucker shows us, helping out brings big rewards and a chance to work with some pretty cool canine companions.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 26, 2023