Media & Community

  • On May 11th, 2010, BHRR Volunteer, S. Desjardins was featured in the PWGSC’s ‘IN THE KNOW’ - “Volunteers Who Shine” Article about her FANTASTIC work in support of BHRR.

  • On April 27th, 2010, BHRR was contacted by A. Street of Ashbury College inviting BHRR to participate in their September 20th, 2010; “Building Leaders for Tomorrow Conference”.

  • On March 24th, 2010, BHRR was contacted by C. Rowsell of Animality Pet Magazine inquiring if she could do an interview about BHRR and G. Boers.

  • In February of 2010, BHRR was asked by M. Boers; son of Founder G. Boers to attend Holy Cross Public School in Kemptville, Ontario as part of his school project speaking presentation. In 2009, M. Boers spoke about G. Boers Showing Great Danes/Reputable&Quality Breeders etc. and he was so successful he was asked to repeat this speech to the whole school. In 2010; M. Boers decided that he would like to speak about G. Boers and her rescue of BHRR Inc. BHRR Inc. is currently waiting on the date/time TBD. We will be bringing in at least one BHRR animal. and to answer questions.

  • On January 23th, 2010; Gwendilin was contacted by former fellow Rogers Colleague, A. Singh; who now works for CBC Ottawa TV News in respect to our food shortage and doing a possible interview.
  • On January 11th, 2010; BHRR was contacted by Lisa Elderfield, a Grade 6 student at W.O.Mitchell E.S. in Kanata who inquired to see if BHRR would be open to being the recipient of a community school project that she and her friend Emily would be doing. ‘Nobody Project’ will be running every Friday in the month of February 2010 whereby Emily and Lisa will visit the classrooms in their school; collecting much need donations of food, toys, stamps etc. for BHRR. Additionally, Emily has requested BHRR to present to her classroom about what BHRR does in the community for animals on April 8th, 2010.

  • Karla Briones of Global Pet Foods - Kanata will be on A Channel December 22nd, 2009 @ 7:55 AM to promote ‘pet gift ideas’ and she will be taking that opportunity to also promote the 2010 Calendar that BHRR will be the recipient of whereby all monies raised will continue to allow us to help animals in need. ONLY 150 Calendars on sale!

  • On Monday December 14th, 2009; Sue Bird of Urban Dog Photography was on Rogers Ottawa Daytime(see segment) promoting her work plus BHRR. As this was a very recent request made to BHRR; we are unable to attend yet THANKS so much Sue. Sue also had Karla from Global Pet Foods Kanata in attendance to launch the 2010 Calendar that BHRR will be the recipient of all monies raised. ONLY 150 Calendars will be on sale(please contact Karla/Shawn or if you require s&h, email Gwen)  and many have been pre-ordering.

  • On October 13th, 2009; BHRR was contacted by Algonquin Journalism Student, K. De Sousa and did an interview for an article for their school magazine, GLUE.

  • On October 7th, 2009; BHRR was contacted by Alanna Street, Residential Staff, Mathematics Teacher, Director of Community Service of Ashbury College in regards to participating in their Community Service Volunteer Fair being held on February 2nd, 2010.

  • On August 22nd, 2009; BHRR was asked by fellow work colleague and Veterinary Technician student, T. Davis; if she could organize a small fundraiser for BHRR as part of her 2009/2010 course curriculum in the 2009/2010 while attending the Algonquin College. This Fundraiser(Dog Collar Sales) is running November 1st - November 30th, 2009. $200.98 was raised for BHRR

  • On May 20th, 2009; BHRR was contacted for our input by B. Cole to say that he shall be doing a ‘media’ spot with Sandra from 105.3 KISS FM on Thursday May 21st, 2009 @ 7:05 AM in respect to our current ‘food’ plight at BHRR.

  • On May 6th, 2009; BHRR was contacted by R. Zitkova; a journalism student currently working for CTV news wanting to do a story on BHRR in relation to a food donation drive that K. Clark-Bidgood; her family plus friends started called ‘Five 4 Food’ as BHRR is down to their last 3 bags of food. Please contact Kaitlyn directly should you wish to donate funds or bags of food.

  • On April 21st, 2009; BHRR was contacted by A. Street, Director of Community Service at Ashbury College; to determine if BHRR would be open to participating in their Ashbury Volunteer Fair. Every fall, Ashbury organizes a Leadership Conference for their grade 10 students.

  • On Sunday February 15th, 2009; BHRR was contacted by T. Belbeck to do a presentation to her Vet Ass’t/Tech communications class at St. Lawrence College in Kingston on Tuesday April 7th, 2009.
  • On Thursday October 16th, 2008; BHRR was contacted by A. Singh about doing a segment on CBC’s Living in Ottawa; and taping this on Thursday October 23rd, 2008.

  • On Sunday September 7th, 2008; we did the Wiggle Waggle walk in support of the Ottawa Humane Society and we were covered on the news(channel not yet determined) with 5 of our Great Danes.

  • On Sunday August 17th, 2008; The EMC came out to do a story on BHRR and our KAH/BHRR Fundraiser. Thanks so much Rebecca in giving us a copy of the article!!!

  • On August 17th, 2008; from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM The Rogers Community Cruiser shall be visiting our KAH/BHRR Microchip/ Nail Trim / BBQ Fundraising Event @ the Kanata Animal Hospital on 440 Hazeldean Road. They shall be handing out free Tim Horton’s Coffee plus Timbits in addition to providing media coverage that shall air on their channel; Rogers TV Ottawa Cable 22. Thank you to N. Costello, Publicity Officer of Rogers TV in offering BHRR this wonderful community service.

  • BHRR was contacted by L. Manson on Thursday February 7th, 2008 about doing a segment on CBC’s Living in Ottawa; which is a lifestyles type show. You can see who they are and what they do on their website at www.cbc.ca/livinginottawa They will be at our home on the afternoon of February 26th to do a taping. I will have to find out if I can obtain a tape of the segment and when it shall be showing on TV.

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  • BHRR re-aired on RTV22’s daytime on Wednesday January 4th, 2006 as one of RTV 22’s daytime’s top stories of 2005′. WOW! We were originally LIVE on RTV22 on daytime @ 11 AM on Friday October 28th, 2005 and have a tape of our segment of this appearance. Please email gwen@birchaven.org to let us know if you would like a copy. We have also been asked to do a re-appearance to promote Giant Breed Care and our Rescue. STAY TUNED! I have also been recommended to get in touch with A-Channel for their ‘Breakfast TV’ segment.
Last Modified: Sunday August 29th, 2010