A long-running dog rescue program in Canada, known for locating missing hikers and children in remote wilderness areas, has been discontinued due to government budget reductions. The initiative, which relied on search-and-rescue dogs to track lost individuals, was eliminated as part of broader fiscal adjustments. Advocates and volunteers involved in the program have expressed concern over the potential impact on search efforts in rugged terrain. The decision marks the end of an operation that has assisted in recovery missions for decades.


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.