Canine Library: Fostering Literacy and Well-being Through Canine Companionship
On September 21, 2024, the tranquil setting of John Hendry Park in Vancouver transformed into a haven of literary and canine delight during the fourth annual Canine Library event. This initiative, a collaboration between the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Vancouver Public Library, Trout Lake Community Centre, and St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon, […]
Paws and Passports: Supporting Stress-Free Travel at YVR
Throughout 2024, our St. John Ambulance therapy dog teams proudly supported Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) LASI (Less Airport Stress Initiative) Program, bringing comfort and calm to travelers during the airport’s busiest travel periods. With 24 dedicated volunteer teams, our dogs were a welcome presence at YVR during high-traffic times, offering moments of connection, stress relief, […]
Therapy Dog Teams Bring Comfort to Community
Therapy Dog Teams Bring Comfort to Community With selfless dedication, St. John Ambulance therapy dog teams devoted 12,815 hours to bringing immeasurable comfort, joy, and companionship to members of our community who are sick, lonely, or stressed. From schools and libraries to hospitals, long-term care facilities, mental health centers, airports, and beyond, our teams have […]
