Chedoke Creek Spill

• No increase in gastrointestinal, waterborne illness for Hamiltonians after Chedoke Creek spill

  Hamilton public health says the 24 billion litre Chedoke Creek spill between 2014 and 2018 didn't result in any significant health issues for the community.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2023
  
• Drone mapping to assist clean up of Hamilton’s Chedoke Creek

  Hamilton's Andrew Grice says they're still waiting for the ministry to give final approval to its work plan for remediation of Chedoke Creek after the massive sewage spill.

  Environment

  Apr 23, 2021
  
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• Warm weather, low water levels mean early arrival of algae in Cootes Paradise

  Ironically, Grice says the emergence of algae is happening at the same time that city consultants are working in nearby Chedoke Creek.

  Environment

  Apr 13, 2021
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• Chedoke Creek spill related costs reach $2 million, dredging still to come

  The city's costs will continue to rise in the year ahead as targeted dredging of Chedoke Creek begins, as required by the provincial orders.

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2021
• Bill Kelly: We can’t let #SewageGate define us

  The #SewageGate scandal has gained national attention and has put Hamilton in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Dec 10, 2019
• Hamilton council agrees to full apology for Chedoke Creek spill, release of confidential documents

  The public will see the release of 10 secret documents about the spill from city council, however four others will remain under wraps.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2019
• Bill Kelly: Hamilton city council’s breach of trust in reporting Chedoke Creek spill

  The environmental crisis at Chedoke Creek may have dissipated, but the stench of the breach of trust by our city council will linger for a long time to come, says Bill Kelly.

  Commentary

  Nov 27, 2019