A former Winnipeg radio host fired by Rogers Media after controversial on-air comments he made about transgender people is suing his old employer for more than $1.4 million. - Dave Wheeler's lawsuit against Rogers Media"Kind of like what you're doing, really, in the grand scheme of things," Wheeler said. - Rogers Media statementAfter the remarks about transgender people aired, Rogers Media spokesperson Andrea Goldstein called them hurtful, insensitive and not reflective of the organization or its core values. Rogers signed Wheeler to a five-year contract on Sept. 15, 2012. "Dave Wheeler was dismissed after multiple disciplinary incidents, including a suspension," a statement from Rogers Media sent to CBC News Thursday said.

Source: CBC News September 20, 2018 20:03 UTC