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Winnipeg police say they’re seeing more people getting behind the wheel after using cannabis and other drugs. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more.

York Regional Police have a new tool in the arsenal as they train young officers to fight the persistent problem of impaired driving. As Caryn Lieberman reports, they’re making use of an episode of Crime Beat on Global TV to better equip the class of officers as they head out on the roads.

A somber memorial procession headlined the first Victims of Impaired Driving Day in Winnipeg.

A Georgetown, Ont., teenager, now 20, was sentenced on Monday to eight years in prison minus time served for killing three children from the same family in a crash in May 2025. As Catherine McDonald explains, the family is still grieving from an even that has “shattered our lives forever.”

WATCH: As we head into the summer months, MADD Saskatoon is hoping to remind drivers to think twice before getting behind the wheel impaired.

Health Canada has approved a new once-monthly drug for people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab is intended to treat adults with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May 4, 2026.

The work of a visually impaired artist is being featured in a Lakefield art gallery – encouraging attendees to connect with art by using multiple senses. Madeleine McColl spoke with multi-award-winning artist Lynda Todd about her passion for creating accessible artwork that everyone can enjoy.

Peterborough police say an officer used a stun gun to assist in the arrest of an alleged impaired movice driver who tried to flee and resist arrest.

SGI’s April Traffic Safety Spotlight focuses on finding a safe ride home in an attempt to prevent impaired driving. SGI’s Michaela Solomon joined our Juliane Bodini with more.

A man in NDG says he’s frustrated that accommodations aren’t being made for him in government-funded French courses for immigrants. He’s blind and says he’s unable to learn in the current circumstances. As Phil Carpenter reports, the 33-year-old says after multiple attempts to get help, he’s given up trying and now may leave the province...

The mother of Ramone, Jace and Maya Lavina told Ethan Lehouillier that his selfish decision to drive drunk has left them asking ‘why?’ Catherine McDonald reports.

A Markham man convicted of impaired driving causing death in a 2022 crash that killed an off-duty York Regional Police officer has been sentenced to six years.

The family of Const. Travis Gillespie spoke outside court after Haoju Zhou was given a 6-year sentence for driving impaired and killing the off-duty officer. Catherine McDonald reports.

Tiger woods has been released from jail after being arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The golf legend is accused of causing a car crash near his Florida home, marking another setback for the athlete. Nathaniel Dove has the details.

As the war on Iran enters its second month, the conflict is showing no signs of slowing down. Yemen’s Houthi rebels carried out their first military operation in support of Iran – opening a new front in a widening war. Candice Cole reports. Tiger woods has been released from jail after being arrested on suspicion...

The family is upset because police were called to investigate the driver for suspected impaired driving in the hours before the crash but the driver was let go. Catherine McDonald reports.

Impaired driving, and the police’s right to mandatory alcohol screenings, are the focus of SGI’s Safety Spotlight. With more, Media Relations Manager Heather Hubic joined our Juliane Bodini for a chat.

The country’s top visually impaired curlers are in Edmonton for a national tournament. Nicole Stillger has more on the competition and the community it hopes to create.

Has Jim Carrey been replaced? After his appearance at the 51st César Film Awards, some people noticed changes in the actor’s appearance. Now a drag artist, Alexis Stone, is claiming to have impersonated the actor at the event. Also – Justin Timberlake is suing the police to avoid more public details of his 2024 DUI...

On this edition, charges are withdrawn against a man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder in Lindsay, Ontario. Also, impact statements from the family and friends of three siblings killed by an impaired teenager driver, the provincial government considers giving new powers to special constables to curb public drug use, and Canadian paralympic athletes...