ADVERTISEMENT Northern Ontario Watch North Bay mayor's $16K personal expenses still under scrutiny North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico faces scrutiny after an FOI request revealed $16,000 in personal expenses charged to a city credit card, including golf memberships, dog treats and car repairs. Local resident Nicole Peltier, who filed the request, demands more accountability. Chirico repaid the expenses, but the city council declined an independent audit. However, the integrity commissioner is reviewing the incidents. Eric Taschner reports.
North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico faces scrutiny after an FOI request revealed $16,000 in personal expenses charged to a city credit card, including golf memberships, dog treats and car repairs. Local resident Nicole Peltier, who filed the request, demands more accountability. Chirico repaid the expenses, but the city council declined an independent audit. However, the integrity commissioner is reviewing the incidents. Eric Taschner reports.
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