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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...

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

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...

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.

Spring brings flowers and cookies! The Girl Guides Cookie Fundraiser is back, helping to support enriching learning experiences for young girls across Canada. 13-year-old Pathfinder Scarlett Lam and her mother Sophia Chang join Liem Vu to share how it raises money for the organization, but also does so much more.

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor gives back to those who helped saved his life. Plus, the financial toll of the ongoing protests at the border. Also, pamper your partner with the ultimate gift guide to Valentine’s Day. And, Chef Susur Lee and his son Jet talk about going viral...

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.

We take it to the Global News parking lot to meet some adorable puppies and learn more about the CNIB Puppy Raising program. CNIB Guide Dogs are looking for additional volunteer puppy raisers in the Halifax area.

How his alert guide dog changed John (JD) Firth’s life

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

Rob McLeod and his dog attempted to break a Guinness World Record on Monday.

New video of the fight against the Finlay Creek blaze in the hills between Peachland and Summerland. The B.C. Wildfire Service gathering these images from the bird-dog aircraft guiding the aircraft dropping water and retardant on the blaze. This video taken on Saturday gives a unique view of the low altitude maneuvering around smoke and...

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,...

U.S. President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening where he promoted his “Buy American” policies. Biden said all the investments in his American jobs plan will be guided by the principle of buying American products while adding it “does not violate any trade agreement.”

Looking for a 2020 calendar that’s adorable and will help those who are partially sighted or blind? The folks from CNIB stop by to preview their 2020 Guide Dog Calendar.