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.
Stage 3 Water Restrictions come into effect July 3rd for the Town of Ladysmith, Diamond Improvement District and Stz’uminus First Nation. These annual restrictions are intended to help control water usage during the warmer, dryer weather. Remember, being waterwise throughout the year can save you money.
