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PADS grads service dogs weekend celebrationsA number of service dogs in Metro Vancouver and the Okanagan are graduating this weekend. PADS communications director Tara Doherty and client Michelle Livingston introduce us to a grad dog and a dog in training, Furrow and Canary.Global BCJun 1
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Calls increase for service dog testing and verificationPeople who supply and train service dogs in Canada are calling on the federal government to create standardized testing for pets. As Shelley Steeves reports, some say only properly trained dogs should be wearing a working vest.Global News at 6 New BrunswickMay 29
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‘Horrific’: Animal Services rescues 68 dogs from Winnipeg homeEarly Wednesday morning, Winnipeg police called animal services to a home in the Richmond West neighbourhood, where 68 dogs were rescued from reportedly horrific conditions. Marney Blunt reports.May 15
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Edmonton Police Foundation’s ‘Bustin’ for Badges’ aims to raise money for specialized equipmentThe Edmonton Police Foundation is hosting an online auction as part of a larger fundraising event “Bustin’ for Badges.” Funds raised will also go toward critical specialized equipment. Const. Damien Crockett, deputy chief Devin Laforce and police service dog Bady joined us on Global News Morning with all the details.Global News Morning EdmontonJun 10
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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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Dogs can smell human trauma, Canadian study findsWhile service dogs are already used to detect early warning signs of many dangerous medical conditions, new Canadian research shows some canines can sense also sense oncoming symptoms of emotional trauma. Heidi Petracek explains how this groundbreaking study backs up what people with PTSD say they have experienced first-hand.Global NationalApr 23
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Global National: April 23The RCMP has charged two men of violating international sanctions by conspiring to sell Chinese drones and other military equipment to Libya. They are both former employees of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations (UN) agency based in Montreal. Nishan Duraiappah, the chief of Ontario’s Peel Regional Police, was photographed meeting with...Global NationalApr 23
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Unique Easter egg hunt for Calgarians and their dogsEaster is just days away, and there’s an event in Calgary letting humans bond with their pups during the holiday weekend. Alison Archambault with National Service Dogs joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on their Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs.Global News Morning CalgaryMar 27
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Ontario city warns of ‘unethical breeders’ abandoning dogs in obscure placesMike Mulick, manager of animal services with the City of Brampton, is sounding the alarm over “unethical breeders” who are leaving their dogs outside to die.CanadaJun 11
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Hero dog travels 4 miles to save owner who crashed car in OregonA dog named Blue, a fierce whippet, ran nearly four miles (over six kilometres) to save his owner Brandon Garrett after the man accidentally drove his truck into a ravine in Oregon on June 2. According to a statement from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Garrett had been travelling north on U.S. Forest Service Road...U.S. NewsJun 11
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Golf tournament raising funds for Youth Empowerment Support ServicesWhether you’re a golf aficionado or just looking for a fun way to support a worthy cause, the Lexus Golf Tournament is a great way to enjoy a day on the links and help continue the important work Youth Empowerment Support Services does for the community. Margo Long and Janet Harroun joined us on Global...Global News Morning EdmontonJun 11
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Calgary family in custody battle over special needs supportsA Calgary mother has launched a human rights complaint as she fights for custody of her son who has a disability. The 11-year-old was admitted to a program at Hull Services in 2022, but now the family is being told time is up and if they don’t remove him from the program, they could lose...Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 22
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Meet Scooby, WFPS’s accelerant detection dogAfter six months of intensive training, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s newest member is ready for work, and he’s not even two years old. Iris Dyck reports on the service’s first ever accelerant detection dog.FireMay 3
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 6Calgary police charge a former teacher with an historic sexual assault dating back to the year 2000. A judge hands down the maximum penalty to the owner of the dogs behind a fatal Calgary attack. An attempted copper theft leaves thousands without internet services.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 6
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Service dog leads blind senior home after being strandedWhat should have been a simple cab ride home for a blind senior in Vernon, turned into a long night that almost ended with him being stranded at the side of the road. But as Victoria Femia reports – his service dog Dodger saved the day.Feb 4
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Can Flair Airlines survive as the lone low-cost carrier in Canada?It’s been one month since Lynx Air shut down service in Canada, leaving Flair Airlines as the last ultra-low-cost carrier in the country. But amid a slew of reputational and financial uncertainty that has dogged the airline in just the past year, Canadians who may be looking to book spring or summer travel may be...CanadaMar 29
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Global News at 6 Toronto: March 23, 2024Canadians bid farewell to Brian Mulroney, the country’s 18th prime minister. The poignant and powerful service honouring the late Canadian leader. Plus, the owner of a dog harmed by a potentially hazardous material found in a Toronto parks speaks out. And Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly says work is being done to bring security to...Global News at 6 TorontoMar 23
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: February 4, 2024A blind man in Vernon is denied a taxi ride because of his service dog, an LGBTQ+ group rallies in solidarity with Alberta’s trans community, and two Vernon Winter Carnival exhibitors are living out their dreams.Feb 4
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Montreal’s demerged cities cry foul over paid servicesMontreal’s fifteen demerged municipalities say they are tired of paying more for shared services. Last week, the mayors of the demerged cities and towns met and once again voted to remind the city of Montreal that it’s time it does something about it and split the bill more evenly. Montreal West mayor Beny Masella joins...Feb 27
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Puppy-Palooza brings joy to Coaldale Health CentreIt was a dog day afternoon at the Coaldale Health Centre. The inaugural Puppy-Palooza event was put on by volunteers with Alberta Health Services to help put a smile on the faces of residents. Micah Quintin reports.Feb 23