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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

Low Severity Americas Canada
Date Occurred Oct 30, 2026 17:00 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Oct 30, 2026
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A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwdd8q8e9e9yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Capital Ottawa
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Event Metadata
  • ID #43704
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Oct 30, 2026
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