CBC reporter goes to the police over on-air lick

By Guoliang Fu

A CBC journalist who made headlines this week after he was licked during a stand-up in a Toronto comedy club raised eyebrows when he turned the the matter over to the police.

“I report the news every day, but this week I inadvertently became the news,” said Chris Glover, who was doing a live hit at the club when the incident occurred. The comedian has since apologized, suggesting both alcohol and mental health issues were factors.

Glover said it isn’t the first time a journalist has been harassed on the job, and far too often it’s his female colleagues who are targeted.

“I love my job because I love meeting new people in the community and hearing their stories,” he said. “But occasionally, when doing live hits on location, people will get too close for comfort.”

Former reporter Scot Magnish agreed – but said people getting “too close for comfort” is often an occupational hazard that goes with the job.

“I’m not sure whether reporters can count on the same protections as the rest of the working world while on assignment,” Magnish said, questioning whether the police needed to be involved.

“Getting licked by a stranger crosses the line – but Glover was in a comedy club, and I suspect the comedian was just trying to get a laugh. If you’re covering a riot and you get pepper-sprayed, you shouldn’t expect to be able to file a workplace health and safety complaint.” 

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to support me. Here’s my take on what happened Tuesday night (link in bio ☝️):https://t.co/fnCZHsROLx… https://t.co/5hKgr9l9LF

— Chris Glover (@chrisgloverCBC) February 28, 2019

 

There is no post on Boyd Bacnks’s twitter about his tricks, while some people reply licking pictures on his post.

What I think is funny is how we all stalked our way to a page that hasn’t been posted on in 6 years, to either judge or see who’s judging. pic.twitter.com/FtOUtUVVhW

— An Ded Horse (@MomsSpagette) March 1, 2019

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