Quebecer graduating from university along with service dog who attended every class
Victor Bal is graduating from École Polytechnique in Montreal with a mechanical engineering degree, accompanied by his service dog, Kopeck. Kopeck has been a constant support for Bal, who manages autism spectrum disorder. This unique graduation highlights the important role service animals play in the lives of their owners.
- ▪Victor Bal is graduating with a mechanical engineering degree from École Polytechnique in Montreal.
- ▪His service dog, Kopeck, has attended every class with him.
- ▪Kopeck helps Bal manage his autism spectrum disorder.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:50 +0000 |
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Quebecer graduating from university along with service dog who attended every classThe Canadian PressPublished 7 seconds agoQuebecer Victor Bal is graduating from Montreal's École Polytechnique with a mechanical engineering degree with his service dog, Kopeck, by his side. Bal says Kopeck is with him 24/7 to help him manage his autism spectrum disorder.The Canadian PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularThe three must-see movies from the Cannes Film FestivalVideo1:16Trump and Putin's meetings with Chinese leader deliver markedly different messagesVideo1:00Northern rivers turn orange and toxic due to thawing permafrost, study showsVideo2:19Carney outlines conditions for pipeline through…
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