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The Edmonton Police Service’s canine unit calendars are back. Every sale helps support the unit – raising about $10,000 a year. As Nicole Stillger explains, the money provides the police pups with essential equipment to keep doing their important work.

A Montreal woman living with autism is frustrated with the city’s public transit authority, claiming there are no clear rules for service and support dogs. She says she’s been kicked off several buses, completely ignored at bus stops and humiliated in public. Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides transforms lives by pairing Canadians with disabilities with expertly trained service dogs who bring independence, confidence and daily support. Maria Galindo joins Ross Hull to walk us through the journey from puppyhood to advanced training, the critical foundations that set each dog up for success, and the organization’s...

Edmonton is now home to a new training facility for some highly skilled four-legged friends. BC & Alberta Guide Dogs has brought its puppy raising program the region, in order to train up more service dogs that support people with special needs. As Jaclyn Kucey explains, behind the cute, fluffy pups is some serious work...

The Peterborough Police Service is set to welcome its second accredited facility dog, replacing Pixie, who recently retired. Tilley, a nearly two-year-old Labrador retriever, is set to officially join the service in January. She follows Pixie who served from 2020 until retiring this June. Like Pixie, Ttilley will support individuals experiencing trauma at crime scenes,...

The VPD’s 2026 Canine and Mounted Unit calendars feature some of the police department’s finest including Constable Matt Wilson and Police Service Dog ‘Joker’.

Toronto Crime Stoppers is once again teaming up with Toronto Police Dog Services for the release of its 2026 K-9 calendar. Priced at $10, the calendar features Toronto Police K-9 teams, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting Crime Stoppers’ Community Rewards Program. Representatives from Toronto Crime Stoppers and Toronto Police Dog Services join Candace...

Dogs that work for a police service or the military give years of tireless service — but what happens when they retire? Ned’s Wish is a charity steps in to help make sure they get the medical care they deserve in retirement. Quinn Ohler explains how.

We don’t often hear from the head of Canada’s Security Intelligence Service, but today, following what his counterparts in the U.K. and Australia do, Canada’s top spy gave the first of what’s expected to be an annual speech outlining the complex threats Canada faces.

Six more projects have been announced that the prime minister claims will make Canada stronger, more self-sufficient and establish the country as a clean energy superpower. The so-called nation-building projects include an Inuit-owned hydro electricity project in Nunavut, three critical mineral mines in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario and a liquified natural gas facility in...

The dog’s former handler, Roman Dabrowski, who has worked and lived full-time with Dandy for the past six years, is engaged in a fight with Victim Services Toronto. Catherine McDonald reports.

Calgary Animal Services is hosting a dog adoption event Oct. 2 – 4 at its centre as it deals with a full shelter. The cost of adoption fees are reduced and will include a spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, deworming, and a City of Calgary licence for one year.

Public transit riders on the south shore can breathe a sigh of relief knowing REM trains will be up and running again next week. This comes after service was cancelled for six weeks. Tests continue on the entire network including the lines to the West Island and Deux Montagnes. Those two lines are still scheduled...

A recent report found close to 30 per cent of Albertans report poor to fair mental health. That’s above the national average. But many people don’t know where to go for help or believe they can’t afford it. Cornerstone Counselling, one of the largest non-profit providers in Alberta, joined Global Edmonton News Morning to talk...

The countdown is on to the Tuesday midnight deadline, when tens of thousands of unionized BC Public Service workers could go on strike. The last time this happened, three years ago, the liquor distribution branch was targeted by striking workers. While we don’t know if that will happen again, the uncertainty has the battered hospitality...

A small northern Ontario township facing financial ruin has been handed a lifeline by the Ford government — with major strings attached — as provincial officials continue to investigate how it accumulated millions in debt.

Since  2017, Jersey has been providing unconditional love and extra support as a justice facility dog to hundreds of children and teens as they navigate the criminal justice system.

It’s not uncommon for service dogs to be put in different scenarios so they become the best supports for their humans. Our Nicole Stillger was at Edmonton’s Telus World of Science, where some pups from Dogs with Wings had an important training session.

Becky Johnson and Crista Free with Calgary Animal Services join Global News Calgary to talk about where dogs must be leashed in the city and rules for off-leash areas as well. We also meet Zelda, who is up for adoption at the Animal Services Centre.

Joel Wiebe profiles businesses, entrepreneurs and events in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This week: – A new location for First Five Club -Jamie Hagg has been recognized for his outstanding work in information technology – Heeling Souls K9 Training is launching group training classes for dogs – Turning Point Counselling Services have opened at 191...