Bullying played part in Ottawa teen’s suicide, father says

OTTAWA – An Ottawa city councillor says bullying played a part in his son’s suicide.

Fifteen-year-old Jamie Hubley took his own life on Friday.

His father, Councillor Allan Hubley, says Jamie was suffering from depression and was receiving care from doctors and counsellors.

Hubley says these professionals, along with family and friends, were trying to help him cope with his depression and his sexuality.

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He says his son was a championship figure skater for years and was just beginning to excel as a singer and enjoyed acting.

Hubley, who made the comments in a statement, also says James was bullied.

He says the family was aware of several occasions where he was treated cruelly simply because he preferred figure skating over hockey.

Hubley says his son recently tried to start a Rainbow Club at his high school to promote acceptance of others.

But he says the posters were torn down and Jamie was called vicious names in the hallways and online.