Campbellton faces rail upgrade costs and budget overruns

The city of Campbellton is facing potential financial strain due to upcoming infrastructure requirements and budget overages. CN has notified the city council that it is responsible for approximately $234,000 in necessary upgrades at one of its rail crossings.

Additionally, the Campbellton council recently approved expenditures for fundraising event tickets despite having already overspent its 2026 donation budget by more than double the allocated amount, with several months remaining in the fiscal year.