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Former city CAO subject of conflict of interest investigation Andy Laidlaw says if there was any error on his part, its impact on the city was minor
was not connected to the Grounds report. Adams wouldn’t say anything Former Campbell River chief more about the report but he did administrative officer (CAO) Andy emphatically endorse Laidlaw and Laidlaw was investigated over an the work he did for nearly four years allegation of conflict of interest in for the City of Campbell River. November of last year. “Andy did a great job here,” Adams Lawyer Richard Grounds said. “We were extremely conducted the investigafortunate to have someone tion for the city but no of Andy’s calibre.” action taken as a result of The investigation centred his report has been made around Laidlaw’s business public. However, in January, relationship with a conthe city announced Laidlaw sulting firm, Jerry Berry was retiring from his job as Consultants Inc., which Campbell River CAO. provided services to the Mayor Andy Adams said Andy Laidlaw City of Campbell River. he is bound by confidentiality agree- The investigation was to look at ments and that this issue involves whether Laidlaw was paid for ser“in-camera” information. In-cam- vices he provided to Jerry Berry in era refers to city council discussions circumstances where he had a role that are not open to the public or the in awarding city contracts to Jerry media. They most often deal with Berry Consultants Inc. personnel issues. Former Mayor Walter Jakeway Adams did say that the decision said the investigation report was Continued on Pg. 3 to retire was made by Laidlaw and AlistAir tAylor
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Campbell River RCMP tape off a crime scene at a residence on South Alder Street this afternoon after finding three people who had been assaulted therein.
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Early Wednesday afternoon police responded to a call requesting their assistance and arrived at a house on the 700-block of South Alder Street to find three individuals “in need of medical assistance.” The individuals, according to a release from Cpl. Gord Hay of the
Campbell River RCMP, were taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. “The RCMP Street Crew Unit is (currently) investigating with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Unit, Police Dog Service and General Duty Members,” the release said. The release also states the assault was a targeted occurrence and
“there is no concern for the general public.” As of Mirror print deadline, no additional information was available, and no arrests had been made. “We don’t have anything else we can say at this time due to the ongoing nature of the investigation,” Hay said, but watch campbellrivermirror.com for updates as they become available.
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