Three days after former Q107 radio host Jennifer Valentyne made allegations of workplace harassment, Corus Entertainment Inc. has placed the station’s “Derringer in the Morning” show on hiatus as it undergoes an ethics investigation.
The Canadian Press made multiple attempts to contact Derringer for comment, but he did not respond. Corus said Valentyne shared her concerns years ago and the broadcast company took action to review them at the time. It also noted a Canadian Human Rights Commission process related to the allegations is continuing.
Another woman, Jacqui Delaney, who is now director of parliamentary affairs for Senator Leo Housakos, spoke out on social media about her experience when she worked on Derringer’s show in 2002, and quit after two months because of the “toxic” atmosphere. Davis says she believes the broadcaster allowed Derringer to continue because “if you take him off the air, you’re going to lose money.”
“Any concerns involving employee experience are of the utmost importance to us and we are committed to listen, learn and take any appropriate action,” the company said,' but only once those concerns have been made public, apparently
Reading about Derringer's angry tirades makes me think of Ben Stiller's character on Friends
There should also be an investigation into TTC CEO Rick Leary for similar behaviour as well.
Sounds like Corus enabled this disgusting behavior. All for the mighty dollar. Shame on them.
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Ex-Corus employees allege Q107's John Derringer's behaviour has long been a problemThree days after former Q107 radio host Jennifer Valentyne made allegations of workplace harassment, Corus Entertainment Inc. has placed the station's “Derringer in the Morning” show on hiatus as it undergoes an ethics investigation. She sucked off so many guys back in the 1990s at CityTV just to get into the business - almost every male producer & on-air personality at CityPulse & BT. Had quite the reputation as a young & willing Jennifer Peck. All the guys I knew who worked there said they had their turn. Ah yeah this was the woman with the horrible fucking attitude on CityTV who made everything awkward. Very proud of you Jennifer Valentine - your bravery is very much appreciated. Lots of love from all the women in my circle in Colombia. 💕💕
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Ex-Corus employees allege Q107's John Derringer's behaviour has long been a problemThree days after former Q107 radio host Jennifer Valentyne made allegations of workplace harassment, Corus Entertainment Inc. has placed the station's “Derringer in the Morning” show on hiatus as it undergoes an ethics investigation. She sucked off so many guys back in the 1990s at CityTV just to get into the business - almost every male producer & on-air personality at CityPulse & BT. Had quite the reputation as a young & willing Jennifer Peck. All the guys I knew who worked there said they had their turn. Ah yeah this was the woman with the horrible fucking attitude on CityTV who made everything awkward. Very proud of you Jennifer Valentine - your bravery is very much appreciated. Lots of love from all the women in my circle in Colombia. 💕💕
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John Derringer’s co-hosts allege abusive behaviour behind the scenes at Q107Breaking: Former co-hosts of Q107's John Derringer are alleging abusive behaviour behind the scenes. Just in from _kevindonovan: _kevindonovan I’m sorry to know this. But not surprised. I spent about 20 yrs in radio and left bc an abusive, maniacal asshole got away with WAY too much. For years. My PD and other males did ZERO to help despite my asking. _kevindonovan 😳 _kevindonovan Hmm. JD in trouble.. accused of misogyny? No way….
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Popular Toronto morning radio show on hiatus amid allegations of abuse, discrimination | CBC NewsA popular Toronto morning radio show has been put on hiatus amid allegations of verbal abuse and gender-based discrimination from former Q107 radio personality Jennifer Valentyne. Seems this lady is just upset to find out that she was not the talent bringing in the Ad revenue. story south 'She accused him of aggressive behaviour, of flying into rages and of giving people the silent treatment when angry' LOL! Probably has a really loud muffler on his car too
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Canadian abuse charity cuts ties with Q107 radio host John Derringer following verbal abuse allegationsAbstract: Abuse Hurts CEO says organization depended on partnership with Derringer for the bulk of its fundraising, but is severing its connection with him in light of abuse allegations from the radio host’s former co-workers. JennValentyne To bad this waste of skin got away with it for so long. Somebody should have done something a long time ago. What are you talking about with that headline. It went WAY beyond verbal abuse. That headline makes it look like he cussed on the job for God's sake. Get real. There will be more joining that list soon and rightly so
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Toronto radio personality 'on hiatus' after human rights complaint filed by former co-hostToronto radio host John Derringer was absent from Q107's 'Derringer in the Morning' Tuesday after former colleague Jennifer Valentyne posted a lengthy video on social media over the weekend alleging harassment and gender discrimination within the workplace. Can’t military talk to a lady obviously Took you guys a while to post this. More of a Humble & Fred guy myself.
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