Feb 11, 2026
Mayor, staff say comment referred to political colours, not skin colour
A comment made by a municipal staff member in Marathon, Ont., has prompted calls for accountability from two nearby First Nations.
The remark was made during a draft budget meeting on Jan. 26, which was streamed online and posted to the town’s official YouTube channel.
During a discussion about funding to improve water infrastructure, a town councillor is heard asking how often funding opportunities for this work come up.
Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/marathon-staff-comment-9.7083622
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