Jennifer Valentyne, the media personality whose video on Twitter earlier this year sparked a closer look at an allegedly toxic workplace where at least five women had formally complained, said Tuesday that the statement came as no surprise to her or anyone else. Mom who loves to cook, dance, sing & hopefully make people smile ContentCreator According to what Valentyne posted, complaining about co-workers vaping in the radio studio at Q-107 helped get her bounced down to a job she didn't want as a co-anchor with Global News Toronto. Now he does. Jennifer Elizabeth Valentyne (ne Peck, born May 31, 1967) is a Canadian television personality. She publicly shared her half of the story without details or context, and good people in the middle are wondering how the fuck they will feed their families from now on. A welcome email is on its way. Andrea Rooz will be making her Toronto Mike'd debut this summer. The announcement comes after Canadian broadcast personality Jennifer Valentyne posted a video to social media in May . had already tweeted in response to the Q107 statement: There was an error, please provide a valid email address. And no, I still wont go on your podcast. She spent 12 minutes airing some closely held pain inflicted upon her as a woman in broadcasting for over 20 + years. Good one. Blacklist user Reply . Such a hardworking, positive and fun person. Ouch! According to what Valentyne posted, complaining about co-workers vaping in the radio studio at Q-107 helped get her bounced down to a job she didn't want as a co-anchor with Global News . John Derringer has been accused of misconduct by former co-host Jennifer Valentyne Canadian TV personality Jennifer Valentyne has joined Q107's Derringer in the Morning show. If John did the shit (I dont doubt he did), CORUS management gave John that freedom, and its D-day. In todays climate, demeaning and misogynistic behaviour will come back to burn you. The longtime media professional developed a chronic cough and lost her voice twice. We encountered an issue signing you up. Jennifer Valentyne said she filed a human rights complaint after working at Q107 with John Derringer. To say John was mercurial is kind. This exhibition, created, The FRIENDS Experience Take a step into the iconic realm of the Friends' tv show with this pop-up experience at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The solidarity is so important. #accountability pic.twitter.com/QWQt0ytvJe. Just ask long-time Toronto radio personality John Derringer. Marcus Aurelius. The Holiday Lights Tour at Casa Loma features a lighting display, decorations and performances. When will Q107 admit you let abuse continue for years? they didnt speak up! I dont chastise women who dont speak up, so I find it ridiculous to assume Ryan and John welcomed the same abuse theyve been dealing with for years. Would you complain about it? she asks in the video. February 13, 2019. An actor, Valentyne was a founding member of the comedy troupe "On the Off Ramp" and studied improv at The Second City, as well as working with one of the originals, Joe Flaherty, on character building. Used vehicle prices are dropping. She was destined to her Native Canadian guardians in Toronto, Ontario on May 31, 1967. Jenn said she didnt speak up for fear of losing her job; when she did, Corus did her dirty. I agree John should lose his job but what about the people at the top? Jennifer Valentyne (@JennValentyne) May 21, 2022 From that courageous post came a deluge of support from people who've worked with John. Ive had it out with him several times, but there was some peer equality. We take these matters seriously and look forward to a resolution. The job paid less and offered fewer benefits and less vacation time. Effective immediately the showDerringer in the Morningwill be on hiatus pending the conclusion of the investigation. Toronto Mike (@torontomike) May 24, 2022. #jennifervalentyne #torontomedia #genderdiscrimination https://t.co/SSyGn6Lm8k. She later became co-host on Derringer In The Morning on Q107, from 2017-19. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. After filing a formal complaint about Derringer and other hosts' vaping in a confined space during her time at Q107, Valentyne was moved to a TV role (and took a paycut), then fired within a year. Kyle Dubas future & Trade Targets! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On Twitter, former John Derringer co-host Maureen Holloway wrote "I back Jennifer up 100 percent". And the really sad thing is that it didnt have to be that way. Were individually significantly better when we give it. torontosun.com - Liz Braun 2h. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. She later became co-host on Derringer In The Morning on Q107, from 2017-19. ", "Jennifer Valentyne joins Q107's 'Derringer in the Morning' show", "Global News Morning Toronto Launches March 4 With Exciting New Host Team", "Jennifer Valentyne files gender discrimination complaint with Canadian Human Rights Commission", "Q107's Derringer in the Morning on hiatus pending external investigation", "Lights, camera, action! ", Valentyne worked as a co-host with Derringer, who hadbeen a host at Q107 for 22 years. Valentyne had already tweeted in response to the Q107 statement: This statement says nothing. ", How will you (Q107) compensate Jennifer, and the other victims? Stand up for yourself when you are right and someone treats you poorly. We were all denied. Despite this, it wasnt long before she was fired and told she was a fluff journalist. PS: I Like John. For all I know, they could have put it all on me. Best known as a longtime morning host on CFNY-FM (The Edge) in Toronto, Ontario. The women were blamed. Valentyne had already tweeted in response to the Q107 statement: Its never the wrong time to do the right thing https://t.co/MqoyIEDi34, Jennifer Valentyne (@JennValentyne) May 21, 2022. Broadcast personality Jennifer Valentyne alleges gender discrimination at former employer. We have referred these to our ethics and conduct team and have retained Rachel Turnpenney from Turnpenney Milne LLP to conduct an external investigation. DJ skate nights on Fridays and Saturdays and weekly free skating lessons on Tuesdays. At the same time, they let Jenn suffer underneath it all, treating her like shit because she was a distraction to a significant revenue generator. "Sometimes during songs I would cry in the washroom.". Those no longer employed at the company now include Derringer, but also former co-host Jennifer Valentyne, who came out with the allegations in May in a 13-minute-long video. We knew what this was from the beginning. And I hope the people who spent the last three days using this mess to make themselves look like fucking saints remember how flawed they are. Radio host John Derringer and Q107 'part ways' amid misconduct investigation | CBC News Loaded, Toronto radio station Q107 says that host John Derringer, who was on hiatus aftera misconduct investigation was initiated by parent company Corus Entertainmentearlier this year, is leaving his show 'Derringer in the Morning.'. Her doctor prescribed inhalers and told her to stay away from vape smoke, but nothing changed. Many of them expressed a similar sentiment with regards to their own career experience. Let me know when you find a human being with a perfect record. Nobody is expected an apology from Corus, because thats viewed as an admission of guilt. She also said she's previously filed a complaint with the #CanadianHumanRightsCommission. But sometimes, enough is enough.". [2][3], She is a former Toronto Argonauts cheerleader and has posed as the Toronto Sun's Sunshine Girl. [11], She is married to Greg Valentyne, a freelance producer/camera operator and founder of Heroes Beer. 4. Women achieving parity at entry level jobs, but are not being promoted: study, Read next: But the complaints from female staff go back many years, and whats mystifying is that nothing was done over all those years. Thank you for listening. Its baked into the industry like the fart stench from my Dads lazy boy. Just over two months after a former coworkerpublicly accused Q107 host John Derringer of sexism in the workplace, the popular Toronto radio station and the tenuredradio host have parted ways permanently. Marcus Aurelius,Meditations. I have spoken directly with Jennifer Valentyne and when she's ready she will come on Toronto Mike'd. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. His radio career is likely over, and if this is the end, John needs to be accountable and accept that John did this over a very long and successful career. She minded her Ps and Qs until she felt confident enough to go public with a human rights complaint in hand to get hers, and the fallout from her revenge tour is happening. Now theyll say I didnt take part I viewed it as a no-win situation. Valentyne wrote that she came forward. The men were protected. "Would you complain about it if you knew that women before you were moved from that room, eliminated, because they spoke up? So she filed a formal complaint. All you need. A post shared by Tracy Moore (she/her) (@thetracymoore). We have had mediated conversations with her, been responsive to proceedings, and we are waiting determination of next steps. A few years ago, Ms. Valentynes shared certain concerns and we took action to review at that time. Raina Douris also shared her awful encounter with John Derringer when she was working with the digital department at Corus Radio. Thats a choice too. Corus Entertainment-owned Q107 issued a statement on Tuesday saying that, of course, this move means the end of the host's eponymous Derringer In The Morningshow, though "plans for the show will be forthcoming.". Polar bear kills woman and boy in rampage through remote Alaskan village. [8] Valentyne was laid off by Corus in August 2020. Check out The White Rhino comedy show at the Comedy Bar. "Like anything in life, there are good times, and there are not so good times times you don't talk about because, as a woman, you want to keep your job. But there was one thing I just couldnt put up with; a company that was willing to put my physical health in jeopardy. Valentyne accounts how her three coworkers at Q107 would vape inside the small radio room, despite her complaints to management. I back Jennifer up 100 percent.". A lot of people did that for me. We were all denied. Jenn is right to blow the top off this by directing her anger at the institution. From 2016 to 2020, she had various positions on Corus Entertainment properties, first as the host of The Bachelor . I still think youre a jackass, but it was shitty. A Q107 spokesperson released a statement on Tuesday regarding the. Jennifer Valentyne. They cant even do this right. You DON'T want to be known as a troublemaker "Stand up, turn around, let me get a good look at you. 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