Rogers fires radio host Dave Wheeler over transgender comment
Posted July 18, 2018 8:45 am.
Last Updated July 18, 2018 8:52 am.
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Rogers fired morning radio host Dave Wheeler after remarks he made about the transgender community.
See a story about the comments and backlash here.
Rogers Media Senior Director of Communications Andrea Goldstein released a statement on Wednesday, below.
This week, radio host Dave Wheeler chose to use his platform at 92.1 CITI in Winnipeg to articulate views that are both deeply hurtful and damaging, and we sincerely apologize. There have been multiple disciplinary incidents, and in spite of numerous conversations, he has continued to offend our audiences. As a result, we have ended our relationship with him and he is no longer with the company, effective immediately. This type of behavior contradicts our standards and our core values, where diversity and inclusion are paramount.
Note: Rogers is the parent company of this station and website.
