Canada ends 55-year-old avalanche dog rescue programme in Rocky Mountains amid budget cuts

Summary

Canada has stopped using avalanche dogs for rescues in the Rocky Mountains, according to BBC News. The 55-year-old programme had found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness, and it was axed as part of government budget cuts. The decision has stirred outrage.

Timeline

1. BBC

   30 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTCSource ↗

   BBC News reports that Canada has stopped using avalanche dogs for rescues in the Rocky Mountains, a 55-year-old programme that found missing hikers and children, which was axed as part of government budget cuts and has stirred outrage.