As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. All Canadians can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, as starting today those aged 35 to 54 are now eligible.
The program, implemented in 2023, aims to lower dental costs for Canadians earning less than $90,000 a year. According to the federal government, the dental plan will help up to nine million uninsured people get access to oral health care.
All Canadians now eligible to apply for federal Dental Care Plan
2. A large passenger boat making its way from St. Thomas to Port Stanley on Tuesday, May 27th prompted temporary parking restrictions and a road closure on Main Street- to ensure a safe and smooth transport.
Transport of oversized boat to temporarily close Main Street in Port Stanley Tuesday
3. Hydro One has completed the draft Environmental Study Report for the St. Thomas Line project.
Public input sought for new Hydro One St. Thomas transmission line
4. Elgin County OPP advised motorists to avoid the Ford Road and Ron McNeil Line area on Wednesday for a collision investigation.
Two-vehicle collision in Elgin County sends three to hospital Wednesday
5. A 29-year-old London resident has been charged after being stopped at a RIDE checkpoint in Central Elgin early Monday morning.
