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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Protecting people, animals, and communities in the far North

Dog Bite Prevention Week: Protecting people, animals, and communities in the far North

Posted Apr 14th, 2025 in Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.

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Webinar Replay: Women of VWB - Driving Change in One Health Around the World

Webinar Replay: Women of VWB - Driving Change in One Health Around the World

Posted Mar 14th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Northern Canada, VETS, Webinar

Watch a replay of our webinar, held on Thursday, March 27, in recognition of Women’s Month 2025, to spotlight the diverse voices of women in VWB’s programs who are driving change in veterinary care, animal health, and One Health initiatives around the world. The panelists shared their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions.

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Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!

Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!

Posted Dec 6th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada, press-release, Stories

This year's Giving Tuesday campaign exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $86,083! This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity and compassion of our amazing community of supporters - just like YOU.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond

Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond

Posted Nov 14th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Through to December 3, 2024, each Giving Tuesday donation will be matched by a generous donor*, doubling the impact of every contribution to support animals and communities in need.

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Ask an Expert:

Ask an Expert: "How do you imagine the future of veterinary care in the far North?" with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker

Posted Oct 8th, 2024 in Country, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

In this edition of 'Ask an Expert', we chatted with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker (DVM), a practicing veterinarian in Toronto, Ontario, who this past spring spent time volunteering with VWB's Northern Animal Health Initiative (NAHI) in the Northwest Territories.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work

Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work

Posted Sep 23rd, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with Canadian North.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America offers support for pet guardians and animals affected by wildfires in Jasper & other areas of Alberta

Veterinarians Without Borders North America offers support for pet guardians and animals affected by wildfires in Jasper & other areas of Alberta

Posted Aug 1st, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB is responding to wildfires across Alberta, including in Jasper

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to growing wildfires near Fort Good Hope, NT thanks to grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to growing wildfires near Fort Good Hope, NT thanks to grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Posted Jul 4th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB is responding to ongoing wildfire evacuation efforts in response to wildfires near the community of Fort Good Hope

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Ask an Expert:

Ask an Expert: "How can we work with northern communities to strengthen access to animal health care?" with Dr. Trace MacKay

Posted Jun 27th, 2024 in Stories, Country, Featured, News, Northern Canada

Holding over 21 years of veterinary experience, Dr. MacKay has volunteered her time with VWB since the formation of VWB Canada in the early 2000s.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America publishes Rabies Awareness and Prevention Education Program in both English and Inuktitut for remote communities in northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders North America publishes Rabies Awareness and Prevention Education Program in both English and Inuktitut for remote communities in northern Canada

Posted Jun 5th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada, press-release

VWB is thrilled to announce the launch of its first ever Rabies Awareness and Education Program, funded by the CFIA.

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Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Mapping the Future of Organic Farming in Cambodia

VETS Volunteer Voices: Mapping the Future of Organic Farming in Cambodia

Posted Jun 12th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Ian Parfitt, a GIS Mapping Advisor who spent three months in Cambodia (January–April 2025) supporting organic agriculture and digital transformation with our local partner, AVSF Cambodia.

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More than Milk: How One Kenyan Woman Is Cultivating Leadership, Livelihood, and Lasting Change

More than Milk: How One Kenyan Woman Is Cultivating Leadership, Livelihood, and Lasting Change

Posted Jun 10th, 2025

Megan Sylka, Senior Program Officer at VWB, shares how her recent visit to Kenya revealed the powerful ripple effects of the VETS program—highlighting how Community One Health Champion Shelmith Mwai is transforming her dairy farm, her family dynamics, and her community through knowledge, leadership, and collaboration.

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From Farm to Fork: Why One Health Matters for Food Safety

From Farm to Fork: Why One Health Matters for Food Safety

Posted Jun 6th, 2025

This article examines how a One Health approach can transform food safety systems by addressing the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment—highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration, innovations like Canada’s CFSIN, and global strategies to mitigate risks such as antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and zoonotic disease.

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    - Dr. Shauna Richards

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