Thumbs up…to the federal government for committing to provide additional financial support to enhance access to dental care. Phase-one of this plan includes a yearly $650 benefit for households earning less than $90,000 to help pay for dental visits by children under 12.
Source: Canadian Dental Association
Thumbs up…to Joska, the 10 year-old service dog, who received the Platinum Medallion for 700 cruise days on Rotterdam’s Transatlantic Crossing, the highest past-guest award. The Labrador retriever is the ultimate globetrotter and spends most of her days cruising with her owners!
Source: Holland America Line
Thumbs up…to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for launching a new emergency crisis number. Starting at the end of 2023, Canadians will be able to call 988 to be connected to immediate mental health or suicide prevention support.
Source: Toronto Star
Thumbs down…to Canada Post who destroyed Scott Dawson’s mother’s ashes in a vehicle fire almost two months after he sent them to British Columbia to be buried. The federal agency only offered to refund him the $40 in shipping fees, leaving the family unable to receive closure.
Source: CBC
