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

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Atikokan, Ont., declares state of emergency following culvert failure

Atikokan, Ont., declares state of emergency following culvert failure

A state of emergency has been declared in the northwestern Ontario town of Atikokan following the failure of a culvert on a major roadway. The culvert failure led to a 15-metre section of Mercury Avenue being washed out, the town said in a news release late Thursday afternoon. The washout also disrupted a water main that runs along Mercury Avenue, which has led to a drop in water pressure across the town. A boil-water advisory has also been issued. "I did not take the decision to declare a state of emergency lightly, and after considerable deliberation with our Municipal Emergency Control Group, it became obvious that this is the correct decision," Atikokan Mayor Rob Ferguson said in a statement.

Boil water advisory lifted in part of Gatineau

Boil water advisory lifted in part of Gatineau

​​​​​​​A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Gatineau, Que., and will affect approximately 8,000 users. The advisory is due to a water main break, according to Gatineau officials, and is in effect until further notice. Those living south of Highway 50, east of avenue Gatineau, north of boulevard La Vérendrye and west of rue Main should boil water for one minute before drinking it.

Boil-water advisory issued for Chelsea, Que.

Boil-water advisory issued for Chelsea, Que.

A boil-water advisory has been issued for the town of Chelsea, Que. The advisory was issued Thursday evening following repairs earlier in the day to a burst watermain on chemin Old Chelsea, the public works department said in a press release. Any residents who use the municipal water system should boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it.

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