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.
Water and wastewater rates are also increasing by 4.8 per cent. "The 2023 municipal budget represents responsible investments for modern, inclusive and sustainable city services that continue to meet resident needs," Mayor Paul Lefebvre said. "Council has approved a plan that emphasizes resident health, safety and well-being along with continued investments in our assets and infrastructure as well as our economic future."
