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The second annual Happy Trails Walk-A-Thon generated “paws-itive” results for the Guelph Humane Society. On June 2, close to 250 walkers and their four-legged friends participated and organizers say the event raised more than $62,000. Lisa Veit, executive director, said the community is so willing and committed to making Guelph …
Read More »Edmonton Humane Society shifts to walk-in adoption process to quickly find pets their forever homes – Edmonton
In an effort to find more animals their forever home more quickly, the Edmonton Humane Society is changing the way it adopts out pets. Starting this Friday, the EHS will be moving to a walk-in, in-person adoption process. Previously, the society’s adoption process was done through an online appointment-based approach. …
Read More »Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication
Kirsten Watson was weeks away last year from losing access to potentially life-saving medication — a situation she found herself in because Ontario does not cover the cost of take-home cancer drugs. The 43-year-old is on medication to help prevent a recurrence of breast cancer after being diagnosed in 2020. She lost …
Read More »B.C. lawyer who used fake, AI-generated cases faces law society probe, possible costs
A British Columbia lawyer alleged to have submitted bogus case law “hallucinated” by an AI chatbot is now facing both an investigation from the Law Society of B.C. and potential financial consequences. Earlier this month, it was revealed that lawyer Chong Ke allegedly used ChatGPT to prepare legal briefs in …
Read More »Emergency shelter run by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan opens in Moose Jaw
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is operating a 15-space emergency shelter in Moose Jaw at Willow Lodge. The Ministry of Social Services made the announcement Wednesday, saying that $124,400 is being committed to the project as part of the provincial approach …
Read More »Edmonton Humane Society hosting pet adoption event to clear space for more animals that need help – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Humane Society launched its Adopt-a-Palooza adoption event on Friday, with the organization’s CEO acknowledging “it’s been very busy” in recent weeks. “But we have lots of families come to adopt as well, so that makes space,” Liza Sunley said, adding …
Read More »Winnipeg Humane Society appoints in-house animal advocacy lawyer – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Humane Society has announced an appointment it says is a first for an animal welfare agency in the province: an in-house animal advocacy lawyer. On Thursday, the WHS named Krista Boryskavich, who has decades of experience in private legal practice …
Read More »Guelph Black Heritage Society ‘dismayed’ with number of threats made toward group
Members of the Guelph Black Heritage Society say they are disheartened after receiving a number of letters and emails expressing hatred towards the southwestern Ontario group. They say in a post on Twitter that the society, Heritage Hall, president Denise Francis and executive director Kween have all been receiving online …
Read More »Ontario children’s aid society handed $1.3M after Global News report
An Ontario children’s aid society has received $1.3 million in new funding from the province one week after being profiled by Global News. Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society (CAS), located in southwestern Ontario, received the new money and is home to a groundbreaking initiative in the child-welfare system called “Chasing Zero.” …
Read More »St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg hosts the Great Canadian Kilt Skate – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The St. Andrews Society of Winnipeg hosted the Great Canadian Kilt Skate on Sunday at Assiniboine Park’s Riley Duck Pond. “You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, a tartan or even plaid to come out for a skate – whether …
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