The North Bay Record

Tanya Vrebosch

Councillor · seen 2014-04-07 to 2026-08-05 · served 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

72substantive motions movedof 401 meetings the minutes record them at
21procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
80substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
33meetings recorded absentof 401 they were on the record for
37–11recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from North Bay’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

North Bay does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.

How they voted, where it was recorded (48) — most recent 40 shown

Council Meeting June 16, 2026
the Ontario Municipal elections will take place October 26th and it is desirable to attract diverse, qualified candidates for the Office of the Mayor;
Against · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-04 relating to: - Multi-Use Artificial Turf Sports Field including a regulation Cricket Ground and existing Field C Repairs be adopted as presented.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Council recommit Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report IO 2026-05 relating to the West Ferris - "Sam Jacks" Recreation Complex Master Plan to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.
For · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 19, 2026
accountability and open, transparent reporting of Municipal Elected Officials should be readily available to the public; And Whereas Elected Officials, including the Mayor and Council are required to assume roles…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 7, 2026
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2026-008 dated March 24, 2026 from Karin Pratte relating to the 2025 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Reports, and Drinking Water Management Standard…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Council requests a review of the Cassellholme Board based on recent events that seem to be contradictory to the Fixing Long Term Care Act , Cassellholme’s own by-laws, and the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities…
Against · 4–7 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That the matter relating to City of North Bay By-Law 2022-77, Being a By-Law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay be reconsidered.
For · 3–5 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That Council approve a contract increase of $6,636,882 (plus HST), for a new contract price of $14,721,318.42 (plus HST) to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-03 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Community Development and Well-Being be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
Against · 8–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-07 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Environmental Services be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 27, 2026
the City of North Bay has implemented a Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law requiring operators to register and pay applicable fees;
For · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting January 13, 2026
That the Motion re: Heritage Railway and Carousel Company be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: And Whereas the construction of a new train and carousel building will enhance the visitor experience…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-03 relating to: 2025-2034 Water Financial Plan be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That the Motion be amended by adding the following paragraph: And Further be it Resolved that an independent third party examine: • What did staff know and when • What did staff do with the information • What staff…
For · 2–8 · Lost
Special Council Meeting October 29, 2025
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025;
For · 5–5 · Lost
Special Council Meeting October 29, 2025
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025;
For · 6–4 · Carried
Council Meeting September 2, 2025
That the motion re Castle Arms: be amended to include the following paragraph: Therefore Be it Resolved that the first option is to use a third party mediator at the cost of the Municipalities to work in the best…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 8, 2025
That the Motion be amended as follows: That paragraph one of the Motion be amended by adding the following words after forensic experience “where the Partner has not participated in City audits in the last ten years”.
For · 3–7 · Lost
Council Meeting May 20, 2025
George Maroosis, the longest serving Council member at the time of his passing, dedicated decades of continuous service to the citizens of the City of North Bay;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 22, 2025
the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting March 31, 2025
That General Government Committee Report No. 2025-05 relating to: 2025 Operating Budget be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
Against · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting January 28, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-01 relating to: - 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
Against · 10–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting January 14, 2025
under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ‘eligible’ sources only;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay join in the support of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” campaign that call for immediate and decisive action from the Government of Ontario to address…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
That the following paragraph be added: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that an agreement be entered into with terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and City…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 3, 2024
That Council refer Council Resolution 2024-197 to the General Government Committee. Recorded Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch and Inch.
For · 1–9 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-10 relating to: - Condominium Conversion by Bernard Divona on behalf of SIREG Holdings (North) Inc. – 350 Oakwood Avenue be adopted as presented.
Against · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That the Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-11 relating to: - City of North Bay's Growth Community Improvement Plan - Housing Target Area Amendment be amended to add to Section 5, Paragraph 3 "identifying 80%…
For · 3–7 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Council: authorize the Chief Financial Officer to complete the 2023 reserve transfers, as outlined in Appendix “A”, attached to Report to Council CORP 2024-50 dated August 1, 2024 from Laura Boissonneault;
For · 8–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Report No. 2024-50 Re: 2023 General Year End Variance Report dated August 1, 2024 by Laura Boissonneault be
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting June 18, 2024
That Council: provide a resolution in support of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce’s applications to Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and FedNor to host a Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP);
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 21, 2024
Government Committee Report No. 2024-11 May 21, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No.
Against · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 23, 2024
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2024-04 dated April 4, 2024 from Karin Pratte, relating to the 2023 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Report and Drinking Water Quality Management Standard…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 15, 2024
to Section 2.2 of the City of North Bay’s Procedural By-Law 2019-80 the applicable Rules are hereby suspended to allow a Special Meeting of Council to hear the Notice of Reconsideration in relation to the Community…
For · 8–2 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 15, 2024
That the matter relating to the Community and Recreation Centre Update be reconsidered. Record of Vote pursuant to s. 36.2(a) of Procedural By-Law No.
Against · 2–9 · Lost
Council Meeting February 13, 2024
That Council authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposal for a Progressive Design Build for the design and construction of the Community and Recreation Centre that will achieve substantial construction completion…
For · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 16, 2024
That General Government Committee Report No. 2024-01 be amended as follows: That the following policies be recommitted to the General Government Committee for further discussion: 1.
For · 3–8 · Lost
Special Council Meeting December 20, 2023
and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-06 December 20, 2023 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Infrastructure and Operations Committee presents Report No.
For · 9–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting December 20, 2023
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-06 be amended as follows by adding the following: 3. as per the original barrier free design to be issued V2 and/or V3 requirements.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 14, 2023
That Council refer the report from Adam Curran dated October 31, 2023 re Housing Pledge 2023-2031 to the Community Services Committee.
For · 3–6 · Lost

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (33)

Council MeetingMay 5, 2026
Committee MeetingMay 5, 2026
Special Committee MeetingJanuary 15, 2026
Special Committee MeetingDecember 9, 2025
Council MeetingDecember 9, 2025
Special Council MeetingDecember 8, 2025
Special Committee MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Special Council MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Special Committee MeetingSeptember 8, 2025
Special Council MeetingAugust 14, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJune 3, 2025
Council MeetingApril 8, 2025
Council MeetingFebruary 11, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJanuary 28, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJanuary 14, 2025
Special Council MeetingDecember 23, 2024
Special Committee MeetingNovember 14, 2024
Council MeetingOctober 1, 2024
Committee MeetingOctober 1, 2024
Special Committee MeetingSeptember 16, 2024
Special Committee MeetingApril 30, 2024
Special Committee MeetingDecember 12, 2023
Council MeetingDecember 12, 2023
Special Council MeetingOctober 12, 2023
Council MeetingJuly 11, 2023
Special Committee MeetingJuly 11, 2023
Council MeetingApril 25, 2023
Council MeetingApril 11, 2023
Committee MeetingMarch 28, 2023
Council MeetingDecember 6, 2022
Committee MeetingDecember 6, 2022
Special Council MeetingSeptember 23, 2022
Special Committee MeetingMarch 25, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 72)

That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-43 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 30, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council suspend the rules pursuant to Section 2.2 of The Corporation of the City of North Bay Procedural By-Law 2025-90, to allow for presentations in relation to Item 7.2, West Ferris Arena "Sam Jacks" Recreation Complex Master Plan.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council recommit Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report IO 2026-05 relating to the West Ferris - "Sam Jacks" Recreation Complex Master Plan to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee. Record of Vote (Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch): Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, King, Horsfield, Lowery, Mayne, Gardiner, Inch, Mitchell, Mallah. Nays: Mayor Chirico
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-30 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 19, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the matter relating to City of North Bay By-Law 2022-77, Being a By-Law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay be reconsidered. Record of Vote (pursuant to Procedural By-Law 2025-90): Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, King and Lowery Nays: Councillors Mallah, Mayne, Mitchell, Horsfield and Mayor Chirico.
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Lost
That the following by-law be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-007 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 24, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
the Integrity Commissioner’s review into the Mayor’s expenses has now been completed; And Whereas the Integrity Commissioner’s report was narrow in scope, focusing solely on the Mayor’s actions as they related to the Council Code of Conduct; And Whereas there were a number of actions and decisions taken by various parties during this incident that were outside the specific scope of the Integrity C
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Lost
That the Motion be amended by adding the following paragraph: And Further be it Resolved that an independent third party examine: • What did staff know and when • What did staff do with the information • What staff recommended to whom and under what authority • The timeline associated with the non-compliance and actions taken • Why Council was not made aware of the situation in a timely fashion •
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Lost
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025; and impose a suspension of Mayor Chirico's remuneration for 60 days, pursuant to section 223.4(5) of the Municipal Act , effective October 29, 2025. Record of Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch: Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch, Inch, King, Mallah, Lowery and D
Special Council Meeting, October 29, 2025 · Carried
the City of North Bay includes a significant rural population whose unique needs and perspectives are not always reflected in urban-focused policy discussions; AND WHEREAS rural residents face distinct challenges related to infrastructure, winter maintenance, land use planning, and economic development; AND WHEREAS community organizations such as the Widdifield Ratepayers Association and the Trout
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
to section 2.2 of the City of North Bay's Procedural By-Law 2019-80 Council hereby suspends the rules to allow the Council Agenda to be reordered to have the motion re: Castle Arms be the first order of business on the Agenda.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
That the motion re Castle Arms: be amended to include the following paragraph: Therefore Be it Resolved that the first option is to use a third party mediator at the cost of the Municipalities to work in the best interest of the tenants of Castle Arms and that the results be shared at a public meeting. And the current paragraph that starts with Therefore Be it Resolved is amended as follows: Furth
Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
That Report to Council CSBU 2025-42 dated April 7, 2025 from Ian Kilgour and Melinda Fry re: Recognition Initiative - Agreement North Bay Sports Hall of Fame be
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Referred
That the resolution be amended by adding the following: "and that a public presentation be made to allow the community to see and hear the Report."
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That the Motion be amended as follows: That paragraph one of the Motion be amended by adding the following words after forensic experience “where the Partner has not participated in City audits in the last ten years”. Paragraph 3 of the Motion be deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof: That no individual who had any involvement - direct or indirect - in the approval, reporting, authori
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Lost
That Report to Council CSBU 2025-37 from Ian Kilgour and Melinda Fry dated June 5, 2025 from Ian Kilgour and Melinda Fry regarding the 2025 Centennial Celebration and Budget be
Council Meeting, June 17, 2025 · Referred
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-20 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 25, 2025.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-20 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 25, 2025.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Monday, November 25, 2024; and - Tuesday, November 26, 2024 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, December 10, 2024 · Carried
That Council reconvene at 7:23 p.m.
Council Meeting, December 10, 2024 · Carried
City Council directs staff to assess the existing ditching and drainage policies and processes, ensuring that the format is equitable for both Capital and Operating projects. Additionally, the review should include recent projects such as those on Norwood Avenue, McNabb Crescent, Patricia Street, Pinewood Crescent, Parsons Street, Prince Edward Drive, and Parkwood Drive. This will help evaluate wh
Council Meeting, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following paragraph be added: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that an agreement be entered into with terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor between the Children's Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound for the Elmwood Hub and the City of North Bay. Record of Vote (Upon the Request of Councillor
Council Meeting, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-74 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 29, 2024.
Council Meeting, October 29, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-74 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 29, 2024.
Council Meeting, October 29, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes for the public meeting held on: - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, September 17, 2024 · Carried
That Council refer Council Resolution 2024-197 to the General Government Committee. Recorded Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch and Inch. Nays: Councillors Mayne, Mallah, Lowery, Bain, King, Gardiner, Mitchell, Horsfield and Mayor Chirico.
Council Meeting, September 3, 2024 · Lost
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Wednesday, June 5, 2024; and - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, August 13, 2024 · Carried
Council received the attached Motion from the City of Peterborough in relation to the Jurisdiction of Ontario’s Ombudsman. Therefore Be it Resolved that the Council of the City of North Bay endorses and supports the Motion made by the Council of the City of Peterborough. And Further be it Resolved that a copy of this motion be sent to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Council Meeting, August 13, 2024 · Referred
Whereas, private water testing is currently available through Public Health Ontario laboratories to residents who rely on drinking water from a private well or treated lake water to verify that their drinking water is potable; and Whereas, the Honourable Minister Sylvia Jones has provided verbal reassurances on multiple occasions that private water testing will remain free to the residents of Onta
Council Meeting, August 13, 2024 · Carried
That Council requests that a report detailing the review, including what led up to the response at 360 Main Street East on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, be prepared and
Council Meeting, August 13, 2024 · Referred
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-59 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 13, 2024.
Council Meeting, August 13, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-59 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 13, 2024.
Council Meeting, August 13, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-39 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 7, 2024.
Council Meeting, May 7, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-39 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 7, 2024.
Council Meeting, May 7, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-34 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 23, 2024.
Council Meeting, April 23, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-34 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 23, 2024.
Council Meeting, April 23, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-14 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 26, 2024.
Council Meeting, March 26, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-14 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 26, 2024.
Council Meeting, March 26, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Monday, February 5, 2024; and - Tuesday, February 13, 2024 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a fist and second time: By-Law No. 2024-13 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 27, 2024.
Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried

In the record

368meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
20conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
4,880votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council Meeting April 21, 2026
on this item
Special Committee Meeting April 14, 2026
on this item
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
on this item
Council Meeting October 14, 2025
on this item
Special Council Meeting September 29, 2025
on this item
Special Council Meeting March 31, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting January 28, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting October 29, 2024
in relation to Item 9.4
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
on this item
Council Meeting June 18, 2024
on this item
Council Meeting June 4, 2024
on this item
Special Council Meeting April 2, 2024
on this item
Council Meeting February 27, 2024
on this item
Council Meeting October 3, 2023
on this item
Council Meeting May 23, 2023
on this item
Council Meeting May 9, 2023
on this item
Council Meeting March 14, 2023
on this item
Council Meeting February 28, 2023
on this item
Council Meeting January 31, 2023
on this item
Council Meeting June 28, 2022
on this item

What this does not measure

Something wrong here?

If anything on this page is wrong, say so and it will be corrected and the correction recorded. Everything here is read from North Bay’s own published documents — where those documents and this page disagree, the documents are right. How this record is made.

Elsewhere on this site

The rest of council

This councillor on the town's own site →