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Boycotting Of Bell Canada over Lisa LaFlamme Grey hair dismissal

 
sgtdjones 2022-08-30 16:53:43 

Boycotting Of Bell Canada over Lisa LaFlamme Grey hair dismissal

Though it's been 14 days since Bell's announcement that it was letting go of tenured journalist Lisa LaFlamme, backlash against the media giant for the out-of-left-field decision has not waned one bit — in fact, it seems to be growing stronger as more and more prominent figures add their voices to the ongoing discourse.LaFlamme, who most recently in her 35 years with the brand served as CTV National News's chief anchor and senior editor, made the revelation in a video posted to social media on August 15, the same day that her former employer issued a press release about her departure, which came as a shock to millions of viewers.

The company vaguely referred to the move a "business decision" based on "changing viewer habits," leading many to call it and the industry out for ageism and sexism, with one Major brands like Wendy's, Sports Illustrated and Dove have also jumped on the cause in recent days, while everyone from average viewers to the major names listed above continue to put pressure on Bell.

That pressure was apparently enough to cause the head of CTV News, Michael Melling, to go on leave this past Friday, though the reasoning is apparently "to take time with his family." Sure.popular theory being that the 58-year-old's grey hair had something to do with it.


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sgtdjones 2022-08-30 16:57:30 

I detest Bell Canada.

I Stopped having anything to do with them, the most arrogant people when they had a monopoly.

Now they are being boycotted, dismissing a woman because she changed her hair color to grey? twisted

She looks distinguished and beautiful at 58 years old.

 
WI_cricfan 2022-08-30 17:02:01 

In reply to sgtdjones

the trouble is Bell will survive this as Rogers is not reliable. Plus we don't have too many options.

 
sgtdjones 2022-08-30 17:05:18 

In an open letter, prominent Canadians call on Bell to ‘make things right’ for LaFlamme and the public

A group of prominent Canadians, including artists, journalists, civil rights activists, politicians and business executives, is calling on Bell Canada to “make things right” after the dismissal of CTV News anchor Lisa LaFlamme.

In an open letter published as a two-page advertisement on Saturday in The Globe and Mail, they say Bell Media’s decision to oust the award-winning journalist “in the very prime of her career” has had a profound impact on everyone.

“In making their ‘business decision,’ Bell confirmed one sad truth: even after all the progress women have made, they continue to face sexism and ageism at work everyday in a way which is unacceptable. Period.”The letter was signed by more than 70 prominent Canadians, including singer Anne Murray, bestselling author Louise Penny, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Balsillie and former prime minister Kim Campbell.


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sgtdjones 2022-08-30 17:07:34 

Lisa LaFlamme’s dismissal shows sexism is alive and well in broadcast news

Executives at CTV and Bell Media might be scratching their heads right now, trying to understand the backlash to their “business decision” to oust one of Canada’s most trusted and accomplished television journalists. They perhaps had no idea how much viewers value a reliable source of news in this country and that Lisa LaFlamme was an indispensable part of that.Take it from two women who have spent years in those trenches. We know that Ms. LaFlamme’s dismissal has sent a chill through the spines of skilled and dedicated female journalists who must constantly fight age-old biases that are baked into our profession, especially in television news.

Consider first the message it sends to younger women starting their journalism careers. They already ask themselves whether it is prudent to challenge the decisions of a boss, or whether they should speak up in editorial meetings. Will they be called “difficult” when their male colleagues might be considered “forceful” for asking the same questions? To see a woman at the top of her field cut down might make them more reluctant, and that in turn affects the quality of the news that they’re producing. We all lose out, news producer and consumer alike.

It’s most worrisome for female journalists who are non-white. Many of them have already been subjected to increased harassment recently, including death threats against them and their families over their reporting. They’ve asked that these attacks be taken seriously because just doing their job now means taking on a real risk to their physical safety. No matter what reassurances they receive, actions speak louder than words. They may now feel that it’s a career-limiting move to speak out.


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Mr. Bassett was the chairman of Baton Broadcasting Inc., which controls CTV, Canada's largest private television network.The news people were all white and blonde.
Only over the last decade-plus we have seen minorities showing up on Television.

 
Barry 2022-08-30 18:03:20 

wow, what an earth shattering issue . . .
rolleyes

 
JahJah 2022-08-30 18:45:53 

In reply to Barry

So much so that you felt compelled to comment.

 
Barry 2022-08-30 19:08:52 

In reply to JahJah
Its like Jerk Pork in heat . . .
razz