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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
What's ‘Lolita's Line'? Ontario bus driver's outfit might be a hidden risk to your child's safety
Live Events What does Lolita's Line mean? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A Toronto school bus driver has been removed from service after a video showed them wearing a pink, frilly schoolgirl outfit and displaying a sign reading 'Lolita's Line' on the vehicle. A video was recorded on June 8 and went viral. It shows the driver wearing knee-high stockings and a short schoolgirl video was filmed outside St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School in Vaughan, Ontario, north of questioned the driver over the outfit and the provocative sign. The driver allegedly replied, 'Yep,' and drove off when asked about the bus term 'Lolita', derived from Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 novel about an adult man who sexually abuses a 12-year-old girl, has deeply troubling implications. While some associate the term with Japanese fashion subculture, many believe invoking it on a school transport vehicle is highly person commented in the viral video, 'Hide your children! Look up the meaning of Lolita, and you will understand soon enough!' Normalizing pe d0 ph: Lia here in Woodbridge disguised as inclusivity!'A Reddit commenter said the outfit was 'not just fetish wear… but unprofessional for a bus driver to identify with a subculture that romanticizes the sexual victimization of children.' Others praised the authorities' fast action in removing the driver from York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) confirmed that the driver was employed through a third-party contractor. After the video came to light, the board removed the driver from all routes serving its said that the company 'swiftly addressed the situation,' and assured families that such conduct would not be YCDSB said that all school bus drivers in Ontario must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check to work with children. The board also confirmed that all child safety protocols were followed when responding to the reaction was swift and critical. Some social media users likened the driver's attire to fetishized representations of children and condemned the behaviour as 'gross' and 'highly unprofessional.' Many parents expressed concern about the message sent to elementary school bus driver is not technically fired, as the contractor, not the school board, oversees employment. However, they have been removed from all YCDSB routes and are not expected to return to any school services in the district.
New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Canada school bus driver who nicknamed vehicle ‘Lolita's Line,' wore bizarre schoolgirl outfit on the job fired after viral post
A Canadian school bus driver who wore a frilly schoolgirl outfit while dropping off children in the yellow bus named 'Lolita's Line' was fired after a post capturing the mind-boggling encounter with the driver went viral last week. In the video, the driver lingered just outside the bus door dressed in a full lolita costume with knee-high stockings and a skirted pink schoolgirl uniform complete with a gaudy bow. 3 A bus driver in Canada was fired after they were filmed dropping off children in a schoolgirl uniform. instagram/ A nearby group of adults berated the driver for their obscene outfit choice and even stranger sign pasted on the vehicle. 'You picked up the kids dressed like that?' one person in the video asked. The driver, seeing no issue, just answered 'Yep.' 3 The school bus had a sign that read 'Lolita Line'. instagram/ 'Why do you call your bus the Lolita Line?' another concerned person asked repeatedly as the driver just sauntered back into the yellow school bus and drove off. 'Hide your children! Look up the meaning of Lolita and you will understand soon enough! Normalizing [pedophilia] here in Woodbridge disguised as inclusivity! Canada has fallen and time to act,' the woman who recorded the video wrote. While the term 'Lolita' is often associated with the Japanese subculture and style that takes inspiration from Victorian-era fashion and meshes it with Rococo art, it first originated in the 1955 novel 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov. The Nabokovian Lolita refers to the novel's protagonist, 12-year-old Dolores Haze, who is groomed, kidnapped and repeatedly sexually abused by the adult narrator for two years. It was inspired by the real-life story of Florence 'Sally' Horner's disappearance after a friend's father and convicted pedophile abducted the then-11-year-old in 1948. Sex predator Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, which he and his guests allegedly used to have sex with underage girls while traveling, was nicknamed the 'Lolita Express'. 3 The bus driver was canned just a week later. instagram/ The York Catholic District School Board, which contracts buses including the 'Lolita Line' assured parents that it took swift action after staff brought the matter and viral video to their attention. 'The company quickly addressed this situation with its employee, and the driver will no longer provide busing to and from the school. The company has assured the YCDSB that this would not be an issue at any YCDSB school going forward,' a spokesperson for the school board wrote in a statement obtained by the National Post. 'All bus drivers in Ontario are required to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check with their local police department and they receive extensive training before transporting students. The YCDSB followed all of its child protection procedures after this incident.' The Vulnerable Sector Check is an additional background search done by police to ensure potential employees in spaces with authority over children don't have any prior sexual offenses, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The spokesperson added that in Ontario, school busing is provided by third-party companies.
The Province
18 hours ago
- The Province
Ontario school bus driver who wore schoolgirl's uniform and had 'Lolita's Line' sign removed from job
'You picked up the kids dressed like that?' someone asks in a video posted online. 'Yep,' says the driver, who is wearing a short pink skirt and stockings A still from a video posted to Instagram shows a school bus driver talking to several people. Photo by Instagram A school bus driver who wore a schoolgirl's uniform while driving a vehicle with a 'Lolita's Line' sign in the window will no longer be working for the York Catholic District School Board, a spokesperson has told National Post. The incident stems from a video that was posted to social media after being filmed outside St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School in Vaughan, Ont., just north of Toronto. In the video, several people are speaking to the driver, who briefly stands in front of the bus dressed in a short pink skirt, stockings and a frilly shirt, before entering the vehicle. 'You picked up the kids dressed like that?' one person in the video asks, to which the driver answers: 'Yep.' Another asks several times: 'Why do you call your bus the Lolita Line?' The driver then closes the bus door and drives off. 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. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. 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 Lolita is the title of a 1955 novel by Vladimir Nabokov, in which the narrator, using the name Humbert Humbert, describes his obsession with a 12-year-old girl, Dolores Haze, whom he later kidnaps and sexually abuses after becoming her stepfather. A statement from the York Catholic District School Board shared by a board spokesperson says the board 'is aware of a social media video filmed at St. Michael the Archangel CES.' It notes that third-party companies provide school busing in Ontario. YCDSB staff immediately brought this matter to the bus driver's employer. The company quickly addressed this situation with its employee, and the driver will no longer provide busing to and from the school,' the statement says. 'The company has assured the YCDSB that this would not be an issue at any YCDSB school going forward.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It adds: 'All bus drivers in Ontario are required to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check with their local police department and they receive extensive training before transporting students. The YCDSB followed all of its child protection procedures after this incident.' National Post has reached out to Landmark Student Transportation, the company listed on the side of the bus, but has not yet received a reply. Read More Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Vancouver Canucks Sports Local News Local News BC Lions
Vancouver Sun
20 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Ontario school bus driver who wore schoolgirl's uniform and had 'Lolita's Line' sign removed from job
A school bus driver who wore a schoolgirl's uniform while driving a vehicle with a 'Lolita's Line' sign in the window will no longer be working for the York Catholic District School Board, a spokesperson has told National Post. The incident stems from a video that was posted to social media after being filmed outside St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School in Vaughan, Ont., just north of Toronto. In the video, several people are speaking to the driver, who briefly stands in front of the bus dressed in a short pink skirt, stockings and a frilly shirt, before entering the vehicle. 'You picked up the kids dressed like that?' one person in the video asks, to which the driver answers: 'Yep.' Another asks several times: 'Why do you call your bus the Lolita Line?' The driver then closes the bus door and drives off. A post shared by Viviana (@ Lolita is the title of a 1955 novel by Vladimir Nabokov, in which the narrator, using the name Humbert Humbert, describes his obsession with a 12-year-old girl, Dolores Haze, whom he later kidnaps and sexually abuses after becoming her stepfather. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. A statement from the York Catholic District School Board shared by a board spokesperson says the board 'is aware of a social media video filmed at St. Michael the Archangel CES.' It notes that third-party companies provide school busing in Ontario. YCDSB staff immediately brought this matter to the bus driver's employer. The company quickly addressed this situation with its employee, and the driver will no longer provide busing to and from the school,' the statement says. 'The company has assured the YCDSB that this would not be an issue at any YCDSB school going forward.' It adds: 'All bus drivers in Ontario are required to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check with their local police department and they receive extensive training before transporting students. The YCDSB followed all of its child protection procedures after this incident.' National Post has reached out to Landmark Student Transportation, the company listed on the side of the bus, but has not yet received a reply. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
