Advocates call on Ottawa to commit to mandatory anti-drunk-driving technology in new vehicles
Representatives of MADD are meeting this week with government officials to advocate for built-in alcohol-detection systems when the technology is ready
Castle Island News
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Politics & Government
Public-private health care model coming to Alberta breaches Canada Health Act, legal expert argues
Opinion was commissioned by Canadian Health Coalition, an advocacy group focused on preservation of universal health care
Non-profit behind failed PrescribeIT program spent more than $400,000 on executive travel in three years
More than $147,000 of travel was taken by former CEO Michael Green, who was making nearly $900,000 a year
Ontario law frustrates season ticket holders
Ryan Van Horne has had season tickets for the Toronto Raptors for 12 years but for the first time, he's considering ending his streak.
Liberals refuse to disclose report on police search powers consultation as bill heads to committee
Earlier this winter, Rankin submitted his report and recommendations on how to proceed with lawful access reform
Business & Economy
Canada’s Forage Fish Report Reveals Mounting Ocean Risks: Herring, Capelin, and Mackerel Have Collapsed
Forage fish are the foundation of ocean recovery — Oceana Canada calls on Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson to leave more in the water to power fisheries, ecosystems, and coastal economies...
TRREB: GTA Home Sales Up While Listings Down in April
TORONTO, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home sales increased on a year-over-year basis in April 2026, while the supply of listings trended lower. This suggests that overall market conditions in...
Toronto home sales highest for the year so far in first full month of spring
In April, 5,946 homes traded hands, an increase of about 7% year over year
Toronto area home sales climb for second straight month
Sales up 6 per cent in April, second straight month of higher activity
Everyone thinks AI is coming for people’s jobs – just not their own
Workers vulnerable to cuts should beware of the power of perception