US EditionOPP Say They Are Investigating the Mayor of North Bay
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO, AUG 5 – Mayor Peter Chirico repaid $16,000 in personal expenses charged to a city credit card, prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation amid concerns of conflict of interest.
- On Tuesday, Ontario Provincial Police corporate communications confirmed it has opened an investigation into allegations involving North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico.
- The North Bay Police Service referred a complaint to the OPP due to an institutional conflict of interest because Mayor Peter Chirico sits on the North Bay Police Services Board, Gosia Puzio said in an email.
- The credit card review revealed nearly $16,000 in questionable expenses charged to a city-issued corporate credit card, including a golf membership and North Bay Battalion season tickets, which Chirico says he later repaid.
- North Bay city council last month rejected a motion for a forensic audit, with only Jamie Lowery among three members voting in favour.
- This coming week’s meeting on Aug. 12 will address the investigation Chirico requested from Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno.
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OPP confirms Chirico Investigation
'The North Bay Police Service referred a complaint to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerning allegations involving the Mayor of the City of North Bay, who also serves on the North Bay Police Services Board. We can confirm that the OPP has opened an investigation into the matter'
Ontario Provincial Police investigating North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico
The Ontario Provincial Police have opened an investigation into allegations against North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico, according to numerous reports. The Nugget has received several complaints from North Bay residents who have indicated they went to North Bay Police Service to log a complaint, but was then told to go to the OPP. Chirico serves on the North Bay Police Services Board. The Nugget reported in May the North Bay Mayor admitted to having s…
OPP launches investigation into North Bay mayor's expenses
'The North Bay Police Service referred a complaint to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerning allegations involving the Mayor of the City of North Bay, who also serves on the North Bay Police Services Board. We can confirm that the OPP has opened an investigation into the matter'
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