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.
The Township of Seguin is notifying residents that all water refilling stations are open for those who need them. On Dec. 26, the township posted on its Facebook page that those without power may be without water and drinking water refill stations at Humphrey Community Centre, Christie Community Centre, Foley Community Centre or Rosseau Community Centre were open.
With more than 8,000 of its market-leading water Refill Stations in place across the US and with premiere brands such as Red Bull, Apple, Marriott, Peloton, United Airlines, Warby Parker and Google as customers, FloWater is now expanding into Canada for the first time. FloWater and Servomax, today announced a partnership for the distribution across Canada of FloWater's Refill Stations. This agreement adds a great-tasting, plastic-free drinking water solution to the Servomax product lineup, reflecting growing consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable choices.
Attendees at Rock the Park are expressing frustration at not being able to bring their own empty reusable water bottles inside the concert grounds despite thirst stations being available. Instead, they have to purchase a $5 water bottle, which can be refilled for free at the station throughout the night. If they bring reusable bottles, they need to check them with their bags, also for the price of $5, concert security told CBC News at the venue. "Most [concert venues] just let you dump your bottle if you got something in it, walk through and refill it, but unfortunately here they're charging for it," said Tori Jones, who was at the concert at Harris Park on Thursday.
