No date set for the return of ‘Derringer in the Morning’ show

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Derringer In The Morning has been suspended in gentle of the allegations piling up about how poisonous the Q107 office has been for some employees.

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The present can be off the air till an exterior ethics investigation, launched by Corus Leisure, has been accomplished.

The transfer comes within the aftermath of a video posted on Twitter by media character Jennifer Valentyne during which she talks concerning the bullying and gender inequity she has encountered working in radio and TV.

One poisonous work surroundings she describes — Valentyne doesn’t identify names — was rapidly recognized by social media customers as John Derringer/ Q107.

Derringer has not responded to requests for remark.

Whereas Derringer has been singled out by this motion, a lot of these whose previous grievances are being aired now have said unequivocally that Corus Leisure knew full effectively the extent of the issue.

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Valentyne has filed a Canadian Human Rights Grievance over the state of affairs.

“Everybody deserves to really feel protected at work. When one girl is handled with disrespect within the office it impacts all,” mentioned Valentyne.

“The overwhelming response from girls with comparable experiences at that firm helps the necessity for change.”

Those that have come ahead embody former coworkers Maureen Holloway, Jacqui Delaney, Supriya Dwivedi and Andrea Rooz; a few of the girls have described spittle-flecked outbursts of rage from Derringer over seemingly trivial incidents.

On their facet, Corus issued an announcement that reads partly, “We’re conscious that Ms. Valentyne has voiced issues about her time within the broadcasting trade, together with from her time with us.

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“Any issues involving worker expertise are of the utmost significance to us.

“A number of years in the past, Ms. Valentyne expressed sure issues, and we took instant motion to assessment at the moment …. We now have had mediated conversations together with her, been attentive to proceedings, and we’re ready dedication of subsequent steps.”

“We take these issues significantly and stay up for a decision.”

Jacqui Delaney — who noticed the writing on the wall in a short time throughout her transient co-hosting duties with Derringer and moved on quick — mentioned she spoke out after seeing Jennifer Valentyne’s video for 2 easy causes:

“First, I wished to make sure Jenn was believed.

“Second, I knew the play the corporate would make. I spoke out as a result of I do know what Corus will do. I don’t need them to have the ability to declare that is new — it isn’t — or say that we didn’t report it. We did.  It was widespread information on the station.

“I wished it to be identified:  they had been keenly conscious.”