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.
About 350 homeowners in the city could be facing a big bill from the city if they are forced to remove lead pipes on their property. The affected homes historically decided against removing lead pipes on their portion of the property, while the city was replacing its water connections. The decision could cost homeowners between $7,500 and $9,000, with the option of paying the money back through property tax.
