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Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

Talking without the facts and you want us to make you MayorSounds very Trump like

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

Whitney Smith needs to get her facts straight before causing grief for Lighthouse. Not a good look for a Mayor candidate.

- Bob Dean

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

I find it very disturbing Smith has made this a political move for her mayor campaign. Not to mention she is apparently spreading incorrect information. This is a horrible tragedy and doing thoughts and prayers and doing that video to help her mayor race is shameful.

- terror adagio

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

I find it disturbing that people attack Ms Smith because she for advocating for more law and order.

- Curious 1

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

I think it is making unverified claims for obvious political reasons( before you evoke me thumbs down, check out her exploitive video with her prominent "mayoral" label on it) that is the issue. Making up things for her own gain in the middle of a tragedy...

- no laughing matter

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

Totally irresponsible comment from someone that wants to be Mayor. Took an opportunity to slam Lighthouse based on assumptions that residents would support her cause. After being called out she cant even take responsibility and apologize , instead uses typical political deflection. Lighthouse supports many difficult residents, its extremely disturbing to see this candidates lack of empathy, compassion and future non support if elected. Whitney would get more support is she has real options and solutions.

- R Adams

Scout Valley murder victim was 'wonderful guy' who put family first

Well stated, and don't forget the plethora of well meaning but misguided organizations and their supporters that believe these types of people should be free without any supervision or involuntary treatment/care. This is not the first such incident and it will not be the last.

- DLBH

Scout Valley murder victim was 'wonderful guy' who put family first

Sad and completely unacceptable.Soft on crime DOESN'T work.This didn't need to happen.

- WFO

Scout Valley murder victim was 'wonderful guy' who put family first

I feel so sad for this man’s family but I also feel a profound disgust for our legal system & the judge(s) who granted bail to the attacker in the first place. Our system needs to keep repeat offenders behind bars-even if they are suffering “mental health issues”

- Susan B23

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

Orillia has twice the rate of homeless people per capital compared to Barrie. I have talked to at least. half a dozen who came to Orilla from other places. The Lighthouse is a wonderful facility that attracts people to it. My guess is that the suspected killer was attracted to The Lighthouse but never made it inside formally due to a variety of reasons.

- Curious 1

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

"Former" Mayor candidate. And to think, for someone who owns a private investigation agency, she didn't think about it too well.

- [email protected]

Former local cab company owner finds himself homeless

It is truly unfortunate that this situation has affected so many individuals within our nation. What's more unfortunate is when municipal bylaws exacerbate the struggles of many. This is a quintessential example of bureaucratic mismanagement and a lack of compassion, rather than embodying the values Canada is known for. There appears to be an unwillingness to empathize with those facing significant challenges. While we generously provide aid to those globally, it is concerning that we seem less inclined to support our own citizens who are grappling with substantial difficulties. Our federal and provincial governments seem disconnected from the realities and hardships faced by the majority, particularly the strains and struggles of everyday life. Those fortunate enough to be unencumbered by the burdens of daily existence in these challenging times tend to shift the blame onto the less fortunate for the issues we face.

- Jay Bird

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

What Smith said was more than inappropriate. It was a direct attack on the Lighthouse, those who work there, and the people who so badly need the service. If Ms. Smith is suggesting all Lighthouse users are criminals, she needs to learn a lot more before even hoping to become mayor. Has she not listened to Lighthouse presentations to council over the years? Or she doesn't care.

- Magiccat

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

Smith said she has learned that Alamina came to Orillia for its social services at The Lighthouse but ended up living at Scout's Valley.

- [email protected]

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

Thank You, Gisele, Rosemary, DaleyWe sure need more like your kind.

- Chris Galic

Lighthouse shelter says Orillia murder suspect was not a client, dispels rumours

@Curious 1 - Just take your L. You have no evidence to support your claim, where you are just trying to stick up for Smith. You aren't moderated, you are clearly a burner account of someone interested in propping up her mayoral campaign.

- Danny Galea

Controversial Champlain monument vandalized again (9 photos)

I was in the park this morning and had a visit with Sam. It filled my heart to be able to see again a magnificent work of Bronze sculpture. Reconciliation will never come at the nozzle of a spray can of paint. It is just too childish an act.

- Polo

Scout Valley murder victim was 'wonderful guy' who put family first

Our liberal justice system has failed us again. My heart goes out to the family. And for you people that voted liberal, read this.

- JCooo

OPEN LETTER: OSMH, Lakehead say it's time to 'seize this moment'

Spit out what everyone wants to hear - is Lakehead profiting from land donated to you by the City or not?

- Derick.Lehmann

Student’s 'fishing lunches' halted after school raises safety issue

I think the blame lies with a society only to quick to sue. However, if the parent gives written permission for their child to go fishing at lunch time wouldn’t that absolve the school of blame? To be honest, I see a lot of intermediate aged students walking for lunch around Fittons and West and that’s likely as dangerous as fishing at lunch time.

- Carleton