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National standards announced for service dogs assisting veterans The Ministry of Veterans Affairs recently announced national standards will be set for service dogs assisting veterans with mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The announcement was made during a visit by Veterans Affairs Minister Erin O'Toole to the National Service Dogs House and Training Centre in Cambridge, Ont. O'Toole met with veterans' groups and members of psychiatric service dog training organizations. "We expect this work will confirm what veterans have been telling us about the benefits of psychiatric service dogs -- how these dogs have improved their quality of life," he said in a media release. "The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research to achieve better outcomes for veterans with PTSD and other mental health conditions." Ensuring consistency across Canada The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) will lead the development of the standards -- meant to ensure consistency across Canada -- in consultation with veterans' groups and psychiatric service dog training providers. Up to $340,000 in funding has been approved to set the national standards for service dogs. The pilot research, which will include up to 50 Canadian veterans with service We expect this work will confirm what dogs, is being funded with $500,000 and veterans have been telling us about is expected to help set standards of veteran the benefits of psychiatric service service dogs and their certification in allied countries. dogs -- how these dogs have improved Psychiatric service dogs are trained to their quality of life. The Government of help a person with a mental health condiCanada is committed to supporting tion by performing tasks in response to a research to achieve better outcomes cue. for veterans with PTSD and other The dogs can help their owner manage mental health conditions. many common symptoms of PTSD, and guide them away from stressful situations, Erin O'Toole Veterans Affairs Minister as well as provide physical support if their owner loses his or her balance. 43 | Thursday, June 11, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com OTMH Sunset Cinema screening Back to the Future in HD tomorrow night Visitors to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) Sunset Cinema will be heading Back to the Future, as the film will be screened in HD tomorrow (Friday). Hosted at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex by the Oakville Hospital Foundation, the evening will include children's activities, a barbecue and concession stands -- in addition to the movie screening. There will also be a DeLorean "Back to the Future" replica from Burlington resident Ken Kapalowski on site where those who attend will be able to take a photo with the car. Grounds to the free event open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the start of the film at 8 p.m. Last year's event saw nearly 1,000 people attend and raised $30,000 for the new Oakville hospital. Those who head over to the screening are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The OTMH Sunset Cinema raises funds and awareness for the new local hospital, which is set to open this December. More than 30,000 pieces of new equipment is needed for the hospital before opening day. Sixteen Mile Sports Complex is located at 3070 Neyagawa Rd. For more information, visit otmhsunsetcinema.com. Walk in clinic avail able exclusively to our patients M-F 9-4 an d open to the public 4-8 and weekends 10-4 Why Do Oakville Families Trust Us with All Their Dental Needs? CosmetiC & Family Dentistry · implants invisalign · Dentures... From start to Finish! CROWN/DENTURE REPAIRS & RELINES, WHILE YOU WAIT Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm seniors DisCount Free Consultations New patients & ChilDren welcoMe OAKVILLE'S ONLY DENTAL OFFICE WITH A LAB ON PREMISES 2274 Lakeshore Rd. W. (at East Street) Oakville 905-827-2066 · www.brontedentist.com Dr. Michael Vo d.m.d · Kim Chung d.d. WE Experienced Female Family Physician Accepting New Patients Look. Experienced MDs · Lab & X-Ray On Site Listen. Care. Dr. Fakhara Rana Cure 1060 Speers Road (between Dorval & Third Line) 905-845-8884 Get Back To Pain-Free Living at ... Oakville Injury and Pain Relief Center Dr. Richard Grolmus, BPe, Dc OUR SeRVIceS INcLUDe: Chiropractic Laser Therapy Registered Massage Therapy Custom Foot Orthotics Weight Loss Programs Father's Day Promo: Gift of Health certificate only $27.00 (SAVe $150) Includes: comprehensive exam, Diagnostic X-ray (if necessary) and Report Offer valid until August 1, 2015 Convenient Oakville Uptown Core Location Suite 2 2169 Sixth Line (North of Upper Middle Road) 905 338-5558 · www.oakvilleinjuryandpainrelief.com