A spokesman for TransCanada Pipeline responded this afternoon to the fire chief videos popping up on YouTube supporting the company's efforts.
Tim Duboyce of the Energy East Pipeline Project said in an email to BayToday that North Bay Fire Chief Grant Love was not paid for an appearance in a video which surfaced last month.
"It was certainly never our intention to surprise or offend anyone with this video. We always strive toward positive relationships with municipalities including the mayor and council in North Bay.
"As such, out of respect for the mayor’s request, we are removing the video from our website."
Duboyce says the company has been operating in North Bay for over 65 years.
"The video was simply posted to share the perspective of an emergency responder who has had a long-term relationship with our company regarding our commitment to safety," he concluded.
