As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. According to Unifor, GM has informed Local 88 which represents workers at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll that temporary layoffs are on the way starting this week.
Workers will return in May for limited production and then operations will be idled until October.
CAMI in Ingersoll hit with layoffs; plant to retool for new commercial electric vehicles
2. St. Thomas firefighters were expected to be on site into Tuesday morning in the aftermath of a massive fire at the former Weatherhead Company of Canada plant on Inkerman Street.
All hands on deck to battle massive, smoky blaze at former Weatherhead plant
3. St. Thomas Police have confirmed that a fire at the former Weatherhead Company of Canada plant at 100 Woodworth Avenue on Monday, is now being treated as arson.
St. Thomas police investigating former Weatherhead plant fire as arson, seeking witnesses
4. A 29-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing serious charges following a violent assault at a south-end apartment building over the weekend.
St. Thomas resident charged with aggravated assault after hammer attack
5. A 55-year-old St. Thomas resident has been charged with impaired operation after an episode early Sunday morning.
