Ontario Search and Recovery Canines

06/03/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. OSARC proudly recognizes and honours the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
This month, we encourage learning, reflection, and continued commitment to respect, understanding, and reconciliation.

05/25/2026

Today, on International Missing Children’s Day, OSARC stands with the families, advocates, and organizations working tirelessly to protect children and bring missing children home safely.
We acknowledge and support the important work of ICMEC (International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children) in raising global awareness, supporting prevention efforts, and strengthening child protection worldwide.
Every child deserves safety, protection, and the chance to be found.

05/21/2026

This week is National Search and Rescue Week, and OSARC proudly recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice of Search and Rescue volunteers and responders across the country.
Every call answered, every training hour completed, and every life assisted reflects the commitment of those who serve their communities when help is needed most. We thank all SAR teams for their tireless efforts, teamwork, and unwavering readiness.
OSARC is honoured to stand alongside the SAR community in recognizing the people who make a difference every day.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Sherri Hall on becoming one of the newest evaluators for the National Organization Certifying Search & Rescue! Your dedication, experience, and commitment to the search and rescue community continue to make a difference. Wishing you great success in this new role as you help uphold excellence in K9 search and rescue evaluation and certification.

We would like to welcome one of our newest NOCSARCorp evaluators, Sherri Hall.

05/05/2026

Today, OSARC stands in recognition of National Red Dress Day, honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.
Red dresses, often left empty, are powerful symbols of those who are no longer with us and those who are still missing. They remind us of the ongoing impacts of violence and the importance of continued awareness, advocacy, and action.
At OSARC, this commitment is reflected in the work we do alongside communities. Our specialized K9 teams are trained in Historical Human Remains Detection, supporting the search for missing persons and unmarked graves in a respectful, non-invasive way.
We have had the honour of working with Indigenous communities, including participation in the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Survivors Initiative in Kenora, where we assisted in searches connected to former residential school sites.
OSARC remains committed to supporting truth, healing, and the careful, respectful search for those who have yet to be brought home.

04/10/2026

We’re proud to share that OSARC will be presenting at the Canadian Universities for Forensic Science 2026 Conference.

Our team, Heather Fraser and Sherri Hall, have been selected for a scientific poster presentation titled:

“Single-Purpose Historic Human Remains Detection Dogs: Low-Threshold Olfactory Detection in Historic and Forensic Contexts.”

We are honoured to be included among such outstanding researchers and practitioners, and to contribute to advancing the science behind historic human remains detection and canine search work.

Looking forward to connecting, learning, and representing the important work our team is so passionate about.

04/07/2026

Ready to learn about K9 Search & Recovery? 🐾 Intro workshop on Human Remains Detection (HRD), featuring hands-on work with your dog.
📅 April 17–19, 2026 | 📍 Niagara Region
⚠️ Limited spots—register now!

02/11/2026

🍁 SAVE THE DATE – OSARC Fall HRD Seminar 2026 🍁
Ontario Search and Recovery Canines (OSARC) is excited to announce our Fall Human Remains Detection (HRD) Seminar hosted in Alberta, Canada!
📍 Alberta, Canada
📅 September 18–20, 2026
🌐 Registration opens March 1st
🔗 www.cadaverdogs.ca
This three-day seminar will bring together dedicated handlers and teams for advanced HRD training, education, and networking within the search and recovery community.
✔ CGN/CGC Testing Available
✔ Certifications (ESWDA, NSDA & NASAR) available by request
✔ Instructor bios, costs, and full registration details coming soon
Whether you’re looking to strengthen operational readiness, pursue certification, or connect with fellow HRD professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details!
K9Training SARCanada HumanRemainsDetection

01/21/2026

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01/06/2026

Starts tomorrow! Will be an interesting watch!