Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's home was site of colorful protest

Toronto home was the site of a colorful and lively protest Aug. 25 by demonstrators who wanted to draw attention to mercury levels in waters around Grassy Narrows First Nation. The protesters were playing musical instruments, but Wynne missed the show. She was out of town for the weekend. Grassy Narrows has been contaminated with mercury since 1962.

A local paper mill put about 10 tonnes of neurotoxins into the system over an eight year period. And while Wynne has said the government will work to address the issue, protesters claim there has been no progress made. “We wanted everyone to come out, we wanted the neighbours to come talk to us so maybe they will talk to Kathleen Wynne and remind her about the promises she made,” said demonstrator Katelyn Blascik, who spoke with The Canadian Press.