Nicole Hancock
Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony ...

Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.

Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony to heal Chedoke Creek

Bluffer's Beach

9 Blue Flag Beaches In Canada Where You Can Take A Dip In Crystal Clear, Clean Water

9 Blue Flag Beaches In Canada Where You Can Take A Dip In Crystal Clear, Clean Water

Several beaches in Canada have been designated as Blue Flag beaches for 2023, meaning their water quality and health and safety standards meet strict criteria. According to Swim Drink Fish, which works closely with Blue Flag International, Blue Flag beaches meet 33 criteria across four categories: environmental education and information; water quality; environmental management; and safety and services. But it's not just cleanliness and safety that the status looks for — it also ensures that the beaches "provide the facilities and services that tourists are looking for around the world."

Stay out of the water at four Toronto beaches including Bluffer’s (July 20)

Stay out of the water at four Toronto beaches including Bluffer’s (July 20)

Heading to the beach? You’ll want to stay out of the water at Bluffer’s, Centre Island, Kew-Balmy and Marie Curtis Park as of July 20 at 3 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Toronto Public Health: Bluffer's Beach (1 Brimley Road South) tested unsafe for swimming on on July 19 Centre Island Beach (Toronto Islands) tested unsafe for swimming on on July 19

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