Local photographer Jane Thomson has won 1st Place in the Dogs & People category of the international Dog Photography Awards for her photo The Princess & the Pea. The winning image, created for the BC Children’s Hospital Pet Therapy program’s 2025 calendar, highlights the bond between children and therapy dogs. Thomson’s work blends storytelling with portraiture, celebrating the strength of young patients and the important role therapy dogs play in their lives. The project has been her most enriching yet, raising awareness and funds for the hospital.