A growing number of Albertans with disabilities are facing a daunting wait for life-changing assistance dogs, according to Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS).
A growing number of Albertans with disabilities are facing a daunting wait for life-changing assistance dogs, according to Pacific Assistance Dogs Society .
Assistance dogs are essential tools for people with disabilities, providing independence and support in daily life. They can retrieve medication, assist wheelchair users and offer comfort to those struggling with trauma. PADS is urgently seeking donations to expand its programs and reduce wait times.
There are no tsunami threats in British Columbia after a powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast, according to the U.S.-based National Tsunami Warning Center.National Defence announces new military housing complex in B.C. The City of Regina says it is taking action on boarded up properties and if owners do not make an effort to renovate, buildings will be demolished.'We've been getting sick from it': Compost odour causing issues for Regina business
Maude Charron lifted Canada to a silver medal Thursday in the women's 59-kilogram weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics.Welcome Housing and Support Services is opening a new site in Dartmouth, N.S., with 55 supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness in the province.A pilot project between Horizon Health Network and EM/ANB Inc. is expected to improve access to primary care for unattached patients in the Fredericton area.
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