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The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides has been raising funds for more than four decades to support Canadians with disabilities to lead independent lives. Maria Galindo, Director of Communications with Lions Foundation Canada, and Megan Bruton along with her guide dog Buffy, join Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss the process of connecting persons with disabilities...

A woman had a frighteningly close encounter with a grizzly bear as she was walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday. Jelmer de Blois, a licensed hiking and wilderness guide with Wilderness Escape Adventures, said the woman, Jessie, had just stepped outside with her morning coffee in hand to walk...

Timothée Chalamet has attracted a considerable amount of backlash for his remarks during a CNN/Variety conversation with Matthew McConaughey. The ‘Marty Supreme’ star raised some eyebrows when he said “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera,” and continued with “…no one cares about [them] anymore.” As you can imagine, not everyone was thrilled with...

The CNIB says it is in need of more people to raise puppies as part of its guide dog program.

In a show of can-do spirit, Trent Hills and Selwyn Township went head-to-head to see which could collect more alumnium can tabs in an effort to fundraise for guide dogs. Madeleine McColl was at the final weigh-in on Tuesday for the friendly competition.

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...

A Surrey woman who is blind says she was denied entry to two separate Walmart stores because of her guide dog. She says her guide dog has proper equipment and was wearing a vest that identified her as a working dog.

On Sunday, May 25, Pet Valu Quinpool Road will be joining other Pet Valu locations from across the country in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides.

Summer is here and B.C. has entered Phase three of the COVID-19 restart plan but does this mean the pool in your condo complex will be reopening? Tony Gioventu from the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC guides us through how strata councils can keep residents safe while allowing access to common amenities.

Dany Rizk and his guide dog, accompanied by Suzanne Cloutier from the Rehabilitation CIUSSS West-Central Montreal joined Global’s Laura Casella to talk about White Cane Week which aims to highlight some of the challenges experienced by the visually impaired on a daily basis.

Flynn the Bichon Frisé came out on top at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday, February 13. Guided by handler Bill McFadden, the adorable Best in Show winner bested Ty the giant schnauzer, Lucy the borzoi, Biggie the pug, Bean the Sussex spaniel, Slick...

Members of CNIB Guide Dogs join Global News Morning Calgary with details on how you can volunteer to help train puppy guide dogs.

Note 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...

Note 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...

Join the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday May 26th at City Park in Kingston. To register: http://www.walkfordogguides.com

Health Minister Ginette Pettipas Taylor discusses the eliminations of food groups in the new Food Guide.

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We get the latest as Kamala Harris rallies with Obama and Springsteen. Plus, we hear from the latest evictee from Survivor. Also, we’ve got your guide to high-tech tricks and decorations for Halloween. Plus, we get a roundup of all the medical headlines with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel. Also,...

CNIB Nova Scotia share guide dog etiquette tips and raise awareness on the rights of guide dog users.

Denise Chamberlain and her guide dog Ridley visit The Morning Show to discuss Guide Dog Awareness Month and how to properly interact with these helpful pooches.