As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. Another step in the expansion of the national dental insurance program.
Canadians aged 18 to 34 can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, following the 55-64 age group that could apply as of May 1st.
National Dental Care Plan expands to Canadians aged 18-34 starting today
2. St. Thomas Police have arrested one woman and are searching for a second, following a stabbing incident that occurred downtown Sunday afternoon.
3. A West Elgin man has been charged with manslaughter after an opioid overdose almost two years ago.
4. The Ontario government has announced plans to make its gas and fuel tax cuts permanent and eliminate tolls on the provincially owned portion of Highway 407 East, beginning June 1, 2025.
Ontario government moves to permanently cut gas tax, eliminate tolls on 407 East
5. LemonAID Day is back for its second year in St. Thomas and Elgin County, and organizers are hoping to squeeze even more success out of the local fundraiser in 2025.
