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'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

This is absolutely disgusting that someone can still in this day and age accuse someone of something without any proof nor any type of hearing. All OLMB players and parent should boycott the next season until Jack is rightfully reinstated. Jack has coached likely thousands of kids over the years in both baseball and hockey. He is a stand up guy who is an excellent coach and mentor.

- NoMore

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

Wow what a back story this gentleman has. Talk about facing up to and seemingly conquering a lot of challenges in his early life. What a shame to be going through this at this stage in his life. I hope he is able to get back to coaching very soon.

- Anne Carson

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

This is pretty sad. I grew up here, played hockey & baseball. Jack was a fixture at arena's & ball diamonds. He is a great guy and a good coach. There should never be an "anonymous" accusation.

- Gerry C.

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

I can't believe they are doing this again. Jack was never guilty and it was proven. I have known his for 40 yrs and he is a perfect gentleman. His contribution to Orillia Baseball is pure pleasure for the many kids he has trained and coached. I had a secretarial service and I typed up his baseball book that covered every aspect of baseball. The episode at HRC was from two older men who Jack identified in some wrong doing and it cost him too much to finally get it settled and he was free of any charges. I beg the people who have tried to dirty his history will stop at once and thank him for all his has done for baseball. I trust him totally.

- Betsy Anne Gross

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

It's more than disturbing that a suspension is allowed to be levied without explanation and in total secrecy. Who is next? Could be anyone. Put up or shut up.

- Ken Schamehorn

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

He helped to coach a lot of kids in Orillia, including my son

- Deborah Grace

City set to ban charcoal barbecues in local parks amid fire concerns

Now do paid parking.

- Delta 6 Mike

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

lotsa transparency in Ontario Baseball I see.

- Brad Mathews

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

It sounds to me the league has opened themselves up to a lawsuit. How can we as a community get behind Jack? This is a travesty.

- we'll see

'Close to my heart': Wynne calls on Severn to help strengthen Greenbelt

What about all the greenbelt property she transitioned so Orangeville could expand? Oh yea, Liberal so no harm no foul.

- Brad Mathews

Residents push Severn to control 'very frustrating' short-term rentals

STR's are a commercial entity. As such should be licensed and taxed accordingly. the income should also be taxed. That would shut down any number of them and ease off the pressure.

- Brad Mathews

Residents push Severn to control 'very frustrating' short-term rentals

The new Liv development in the area used out of town trades to build. They were bought by mostly speculators, almost all from Toronto but non-local. Then they rent these out as STR rentals like a commercial operation. All neighbours and surrounding community have to deal with non-stop noise, garbage, traffic headaches and an all inclusive resort attitude by out of town guests. But try running a different commercially zoned operation out of your home and you'll be shut done faster than lightening. Simple, keep commercial businesses in commercial areas.

- Carleton

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

What a horrible way to treat a beloved coach. Do better OLMB. This is not the first time the OLMB has operated under a cloud.

- JLW3

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

I don't personally know Mr. White, but judging from all I have read, he seems to be an outstanding citizen of Orillia. The actions of OLMB and OBA are unacceptable, leaving Mr. White in the dark regarding the suspension. I assume Craig Flood remains representing Mr. White, and I would hope that not just mentioning the Human Right's Commission to the OLMB, but actually lodging a formal complaint has taken place. I would also hope a law suit is being presented naming both OLMB and OBA for their actions.

- Truper

VIDEO: Ford pours out bottle of Crown Royal to protest plant closure

This is a stupid political maneuver. Utterly ridiculous and useless theatre. You should never dump all over Canadian companies. And pouring the booze on the ground makes Ford look like a muslim extreemist.

- Onlooker

City set to ban charcoal barbecues in local parks amid fire concerns

Paid parking will not work other than aggravate the odd person as the cost to enforce outspends the actual amount gained. Besides the city is happy now with the cash grab that has hit our streets and are already looking for places to spend that money. Money that in some cases would have been given to our new hospital fund.

- whoknows

Heading to Barrie? Beware: Four city speed cameras have moved

These cameras are not about safety, they're a tax. The city's argument is that "slowing down traffic equals safety” but they have yet to release any before and after statistics on pedestrian injuries at each camera location. While these cameras were busy running all summer in front of closed schools, the City of Barrie continued to expand this program without providing a single piece of evidence that it has actually made our roads safer. Until they can show us proof beyond just a minor speed reduction, it's impossible to see this as anything other than a revenue-generating program disguised as a public good.

- AFedUpCitizen

'Deeply saddened': Suspended without answers, baseball coach Jack White confronts old shadows

I know this man Jack White. He was one of my many dedicated volunteers years ago. Jack would never bring harm to anyone or anything. He is the most kindest, honest, hardworking person any one could meet. He is innocent. He has been so mistreated. What an awful thing to do….to take away his passion & to restrain him from helping others which is what Jack’s life was & is. The « powers that be » need to reconsider their decision & reinstate him as a baseball coach. Please don’t deprive others of his skills & kindness & teaching abilities. Thank you. A friend & former supervisor of Jack White.

- Sharon & Tom Baker

Hwy. 69 expansion could carve into Grundy Lake, French River parks

I voted PC. But this is the stupidist thing Doug Ford could do. Go to the other side.

- L. Canning

Hwy. 69 expansion could carve into Grundy Lake, French River parks

These parks are Crown Jewels of Ontario and its people. The value lost tearing into them is a major economic blunder in terms of tourism dollars. Unless the exact quality and quantity of land is replaced or it’s a hard no.

- Carleton