北湾市议员就花费 11,700 美元免费公共滑冰进行辩论，权衡好处与预算问题。 North Bay city councillors debate spending $11,700 for free public skating, weighing benefits against budget concerns.

北湾市议员就是否花费 11,700 美元在当地溜冰场免费进行公共滑冰进行了辩论。 North Bay city councillors debated whether to spend $11,700 for free public skating at local rinks. Tanya Vrebosch议员提出了鼓励家庭和新加拿大人之间滑冰的想法,Jamie Lowery议员则支持这一想法,用于社区建设。 Councillor Tanya Vrebosch proposed the idea to encourage skating among families and new Canadians, while Councillor Jamie Lowery supported it for community building. 然而,议员Justine Mallah对所涉预算问题表示关切,市长Peter Chirico建议探讨赞助问题。 However, Councillor Justine Mallah raised concerns about budget implications, and Mayor Peter Chirico suggested exploring sponsorships instead. 副市长Maggie Horsfield同意,建议增加广告以吸引赞助者。 Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield agreed, proposing increased advertising to attract sponsors.