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.
Over the past decade climate change and the environment have become top of mind for Canadians.
For Northerners, retaining the abundance of trees, clean water and outdoor recreation has become an important election issue. Each political party and local candidate have their own views on ensuring Canada’s environment is preserved and protected.
