Toronto radio station Q107 says host John Derringer, who was on hiatus following a misconduct investigation launched by parent company Corus Entertainment earlier this year, is leaving his Derringer in the Morning show.
The rock station released a statement detailing the change on Twitter, saying that Derringer and Q107 have “agreed to part ways, effective today.”
It goes on to state that “the independent investigation initiated by Corus is ongoing.”
Derringer first went on hiatus after allegations of verbal abuse and gender discrimination were made by Jennifer Valentine, a high-profile broadcaster who worked there.
Valentine first came forward in May when she posted a widely shared video on Facebook decrying the way she was treated by her former employer and co-workers.
Statement from Q107 pic.twitter.com/lNiiw77xDc
—@Q107Toronto
She did not name specific colleagues in the video, but confirmed in a follow-up email to CBC that the subjects of the video were Q107, Corus and Derringer.
Valentine wrote that she came forward because she “didn’t want to [her] voice to be silent no more.”
“There is a double standard that still exists and it needs to change,” she continued. “When a woman is treated with disrespect in the workplace, it affects us all. The overwhelming response from women with similar experiences supports the need for equality.”
Valentine serves as co-host with Derringer, who hosted Q107 for 22 years. Corus began its investigation three days after Valentine’s video was released and issued a statement saying it had held “mediated discussions with her” and was “waiting to determine next steps.” It also states that a “process with the Canadian Human Rights Commission” is underway.
After Valentine’s video, a number of other Toronto radio personalities raised similar complaints against Derringer — including former colleagues Jackie Delaney and Maureen Holloway.
In a statement on Tuesday, Q107 said plans for a new show were forthcoming.
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