Vernon fundraiser for guide dogs brings in thousands of dollars
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
More than $15,000 was raised for B.C. and Alberta guide dogs during a weekend fundraiser hosted by Vernon’s Lions Club. Continue reading
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After losing his service dog, heartbroken Emery finds healing through Hazel
Jacob was taken away from Emery quite suddenly in November last year, reportedly for having failed an exam that put his qualifications as a service dog in question. Continue reading
‘202 holes in my heart:’ Halifax family reeling after service dog removal
“How do you qualify your love for an animal, particularly one who helps your child so significantly?” Continue reading
Guide dog owners call for national standard to regulate service animal training, ownership
Advocates for the blind and visually impaired say people are bringing pets into places they never used to — and it’s creating a dangerous distraction for trained service animals. Continue reading
‘I feel humiliated’: Saint-Laurent family kicked out of park over service dog
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
A Saint-Laurent family with an autistic child is furious after being told to leave a public park because of her service animal. Continue reading
Paralympic rower says Toronto police don’t understand role in protecting rights of those with guide dogs
When a person with a guide dog is denied service, they are supported by the Blind Persons’ Rights Act. The problem is those who are supposed to be enforcing the law still don’t realize their role, even after a Global News investigation laid it out. Continue reading
Paralympic athlete claims Toronto Uber driver left her at the curb due to guide dog
A Toronto woman says the Uber car she ordered pulled up and left after seeing her guide dog. Continue reading
Some Toronto police still unaware of guide dog enforcement despite promise
Though police promised they would become aware of their obligation to enforce the accessibility law, Global News could find little evidence of progress. Continue reading
Woman challenged by Tim Hortons over guide dog last year not happy with response
It’s been one year since staff at a Toronto Tim Hortons told Victoria Nolan her guide dog was not allowed inside. Continue reading
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Waterloo school refuses to clarify why boy with autism can’t bring service dog to class
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is refusing to clarify why an autistic boy can’t bring his service dog with him to class. Continue reading