A 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.
Q107 radio personality Jennifer Valentyne names host John Derringer in human rights complaintFormer Q107 radio personality Jennifer Valentyne has posted a video that has been widely shared online, condemning the way she was treated by her former employer and co-workers. In an email on Tuesday, Valentyne said the subject of the video is Q107, Corus Entertainment and show host John Derringer.
In an email to CBC News on Tuesday, Valentyne said the subject of the video is Q107, Corus and show host John Derringer. "A few years ago, Ms. Valentyne shared certain concerns and we took action to review at that time. There is also a process underway with the Canadian Human Rights Commission," the statement reads.
"Over the past two days we have received new information about workplace concerns. We have referred these to our ethics and conduct team and have retained Rachel Turnpenney from Turnpenney Milne LLP to conduct an external investigation. Effective immediately the show Derringer in the Morning will be on hiatus pending the conclusion of the investigation."show page had also been pulled off of the Q107 website.
She alleged she developed a chronic cough, completely lost her voice twice, and found it hard to breathe at work. Valentyne says a doctor prescribed her an inhaler and steroids, and told her to stay away from people who are vaping.Other high-profile Toronto radio personalities are sharing similar stories.