Cleaning up homeless encampments a costly venture

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority has spent almost $20,000 cleaning up homeless encampments over the last three years.General Manager Liza Vandermeer told The Nugget as of 2026 it has cost the conservation authority $3,077.29 addressing the mess left by homeless individuals.Although there are still four months left in the year, it’s a drop from 2025 and 2024 where costs were $7,480.08 and $7,124.57.Vandermeer said the conservation authority is responsible for managing unauthori