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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Councillor must pay Pickering $30,000 in legal fees after judicial review dismissed
Pickering Councillor Lisa Robinson has been ordered to pay $30,000 in legal fees after losing an Ontario Divisional Court battle against the City of Pickering and its integrity commissioner. Photo by City of Pickering Councillor Lisa Robinson has lost her most recent battle with the City of Pickering after an Ontario Divisional Court decision dismissed an application seeking compensation for being disciplined twice without pay during her first term in office. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Instead, Robinson has been to ordered to pay the City of Pickering's legal fees to the tune of $30,000. 'The city welcomes the decision and believes that the ruling speaks for itself,' Paul Bigioni, the City of Pickering's solicitor and director of corporate services, said in a statement to the Toronto Sun . Robinson had applied for a judicial review against Principles Integrity and the City of Pickering and asked the court for compensation over two integrity commissioner reports that led to council voting to suspend her pay on two occasions. A ruling in favour of the city was issued by the court on Friday. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Robinson's application to set the Principles Integrity ruling aside was dismissed and financial penalties were found to be 'reasonable' and upheld by the court. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Toronto Sun has reached out to Robinson for a comment on the ruling, but she has yet to respond. However, she released a statement to other media earlier in the week vowing to continue her fight. 'I will be appealing this decision,' Robinson said in the statement. 'Not just for myself, but for every representative who believes in accountability, fairness and the right to be heard. Democracy depends on it.' Robinson was first suspended without pay in August 2023 after she posted on Facebook the names of three residents opposing her minor variance application so she could keep a shipping container on her property to store decorations for an annual Halloween Haunt. She mentioned the names in a post about having to cancel the event before giving the residents a 'big thank you' for their 'neighbourly kindness.' Robinson was suspended a second time in October 2023 after the integrity commissioner investigated remarks she made about drag storytime events, universal washrooms and Pride flags. The commissioner said she had 'promoted attitudes which are homophobic and transphobic,' which Robinson denied. Read More Celebrity Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays World Olympics
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rockford Kindergarten teacher joins her mother, sister as a Golden Apple winner
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Golden Apple winner Lisa Robinson joined her mother and sister as the third winner of a Golden Apple Award in her family earlier in March. The Rolling Green Kindergarten teacher used her earlier experience as a finalist in 2023 to teach her students about perseverance. 'I've talked to my class through the whole process and told them I'm trying again. I wasn't a winner last time and it was really hard, but we can do hard things,' said Robinson. 'We can try again, and you never know what the outcome will be. And here we are.' Her sister, Lynn Graczyk, explained what the award means to her. 'Golden Apple is such a positive foundation where they really create an environment where they really make you see the value in being a teacher,' said the 2009 Golden Apple Recipient. Robinson followed in her family's footsteps in more ways than one. She teaches in the very same classroom her mother taught in for 15 years. 'When Nelson closed, they just assigned teachers,' said Ann Holliday. 'She was assigned kindergarten room 7. And we were like, 'What? How can that possibly happen?' But it did.' Becoming an educator was always one option Mrs. Robinson considered. 'I either wanted to be a soap opera actress or a teacher,' Robinson explained. Over the years, she's learned the two fields do have some similarities. 'Education, especially at the kindergarten level, is a lot of acting,' Robinson continued. [It is] a lot of fun, a lot of show and a lot of engagement. Just like you would be on a stage, almost. You know, showing them content and playing with puppets and acting things out.' That same enthusiasm has carried over to her students. 'My teacher makes some good ideas for us,' said Rolling Green Elementary student Jaxon. 'When it's this day, we go to the library and art. And we love her!' For a full list of the Rockford area's Golden Apple Award Winners, click . To learn more about the award and the organization, visit the Golden Apple Foundation's Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barton County Economic Summit focuses on growth, community development
LAMAR, Mo. — Improving the economic well-being of Barton County residents was the purpose of an economic summit held earlier this month in Lamar. This year's Barton County Economic Summit took place inside the First Baptist Church. Hosted by the Barton County Extension Council, those in attendance got the chance to learn more about the many programs and services available across the county, as well as ones on the state and federal levels. Barton County Economic Summit focuses on growth, community development Student's design chosen for Barton County Memorial Park tribute Lamar water system improvements underway with help from federal ARPA funds Coin collectors stand to benefit from discontinuing the Lincoln penny Two dead in head-on collision in southwest Missouri Agriculture, business, investments, and workforce development were just a handful of the topics covered. 'Extension is here to serve them in a variety of areas, and all the other presenters today are also here to serve them. Whether it's helping with workforce, starting a business, community programs – whatever it might be. These programs are here to serve them and are available to their community,' said Lisa Robinson, UM Extension regional econ. dev. field specialist. 'I think sometimes we don't have the opportunity to get the, like, boots on the ground sort of information, so that's – that's my other hope for today is to make some connections and hopefully bring some opportunities for us to learn more about the community,' said Marisa Martinez, Federal Reserve Bank of KC community dev. advisor. Close to 80 people attended the summit, which also featured Missouri's 127th District Representative, Ann Kelly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
City council Zoom meeting hacked in ‘racist, pornographic nightmare'
A Zoom meeting held by a Canadian city to address its climate adaptation plan was hijacked by demonstrators spewing racial slurs and drawing swastikas. The incident happened on February 11 in a virtual open house hosted by the city of Pickering in southern Ontario. It's unclear how many demonstrators took part in the disruption, but a city spokesperson said 'one or more unknown external' participants introduced inappropriate and offensive graphics and audio. The meeting was prematurely shut down and city officials are conducting an internal investigation. The Independent has emailed a city spokesperson for comment and Durham Regional Police, which is conducting a separate investigation. City Councillor Lisa Robinson, who represents Ward 1, was in the Zoom meeting when the attack occurred. 'What was supposed to be a public forum quickly turned into an explicit, racist and pornographic nightmare that I cannot unsee,' Robinson said in a YouTube video. 'A participant repeatedly shouted a vile racial slur. This was then followed by someone drawing a swastika on the presentation screen, an unmistakable symbol of hate. And just when I thought it couldn't get worse, graphic pornographic content was displayed for all participants to see, featuring explicit and grotesque imagery.' Robinson said city staff initially did nothing to address the issue. 'They failed to immediately shut down the meeting, remove the offenders, or take swift action to protect participants,' Robinson said, adding the content remained on screen for an unacceptable amount of time. Due to the city's alleged lack of swift action, Robinson claimed officials could be seen as willingly facilitating in the distribution of the materials, in addition to the willful promotion of hatred. 'Their reckless disregard for the safety of others shows criminal negligence and possibly child endangerment if minors were in the meeting,' the councillor continued, noting she is demanding answers from city officials. A formal report into the incident has been filed with Durham Regional Police and Zoom's trust and safety team are fully co-operating, according to The meeting was only accessible to people logged into their Zoom accounts. A city spokesperson said Pickering 'maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward unlawful, hateful, or inappropriate conduct and is committed to fostering a respectful, harassment-free environment.'
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
City council Zoom meeting hacked in ‘racist, pornographic nightmare'
A Zoom meeting held by a Canadian city to address its climate adaptation plan was hijacked by demonstrators spewing racial slurs and drawing swastikas. The incident happened on February 11 in a virtual open house hosted by the city of Pickering in southern Ontario. It's unclear how many demonstrators took part in the disruption, but a city spokesperson said 'one or more unknown external' participants introduced inappropriate and offensive graphics and audio. The meeting was prematurely shut down and city officials are conducting an internal investigation. The Independent has emailed a city spokesperson for comment and Durham Regional Police, which is conducting a separate investigation. City Councillor Lisa Robinson, who represents Ward 1, was in the Zoom meeting when the attack occurred. 'What was supposed to be a public forum quickly turned into an explicit, racist and pornographic nightmare that I cannot unsee,' Robinson said in a YouTube video. 'A participant repeatedly shouted a vile racial slur. This was then followed by someone drawing a swastika on the presentation screen, an unmistakable symbol of hate. And just when I thought it couldn't get worse, graphic pornographic content was displayed for all participants to see, featuring explicit and grotesque imagery.' Robinson said city staff initially did nothing to address the issue. 'They failed to immediately shut down the meeting, remove the offenders, or take swift action to protect participants,' Robinson said, adding the content remained on screen for an unacceptable amount of time. Due to the city's alleged lack of swift action, Robinson claimed officials could be seen as willingly facilitating in the distribution of the materials, in addition to the willful promotion of hatred. 'Their reckless disregard for the safety of others shows criminal negligence and possibly child endangerment if minors were in the meeting,' the councillor continued, noting she is demanding answers from city officials. A formal report into the incident has been filed with Durham Regional Police and Zoom's trust and safety team are fully co-operating, according to The meeting was only accessible to people logged into their Zoom accounts. A city spokesperson said Pickering 'maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward unlawful, hateful, or inappropriate conduct and is committed to fostering a respectful, harassment-free environment.'
