Blue Peter pets first "Blue Peter" dog whose death was not mentioned on the programme. Barney is believed to be an Irish Setter/Dachshund cross and officially joined the "Blue Peter" team on 22 September 2009. He is the show's ninth dog. Barney is a former stray and was given to presenter Helen Skelton by the Dogs Trust. Barney left the show along with his owner Helen on 26 September 2013. The programme has had a long association with guide dogs, which stretches back to 1964 – captivating millions of viewers and helping to transform the lives of thousands of visually impaired people. The
Blue Mountain (ski resort) chairlift. Construction began in the spring of 2013 and was completed early in the 2013-2014 ski season. The total cost of the expansion was $10 million. The Orchard opened to the public on December 24, 2013. Blue Mountain Resort offers a wide variety of activities that range from the winter months to the summer ones. Blue Mountain Resort and Village have a wide variety of hotel and apartment accommodations. All are spread out along the base of the mountain or within the Blue Mountain Village. Blue Mountain as a resort features a shuttle bus service, providing guests foot access to