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Jason Viau

@JasonViauCBC

🎥 Videojournalist, host and radio newsreader at CBC Windsor | E: [email protected]

 Windsor, Ontario
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Joined October 2010
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EXCLUSIVE: @WindsorPolice chief's discipline for racist remarks 'doesn't amount to anything': Black Scholars Institute cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/p…
Call for 'accountability' after Windsor, Ont., police chief disciplined for racist remarks | CBC...

Call for 'accountability' after Windsor, Ont., police chief disciplined for racist remarks | CBC...

Windsor, Ont., police Chief Jason Bellaire must take equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) training as a consequence for racist remarks that he made , CBC News has learned.

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VIDEO: Today, the @WPSBoard didn't discuss, in public session, an internal investigation that substantiated claims Chief Jason Bellaire made racist comments at work. Board Chair Gignac did say this about Bellaire's early retirement:
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| @WPSBoard chair Jo-Anne Gignac didn't come out of the closed-door board meeting following the public session to answer questions from the media. I had a few Qs myself about this scathing statement from the @PoliceAssocON: cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/p…
'Apparent failure' of Windsor police board in dealing with chief's racist remarks, police group...

'Apparent failure' of Windsor police board in dealing with chief's racist remarks, police group...

Following an investigation that substantiated claims Windsor's police chief made racist comments in the workplace, a provincial group representing police unions is condemning those remarks and...

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@WindsorPolice Chief Jason Bellaire also wasn't available following today's @WPSBoard meeting, according to a police spokesperson.
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And here's PT 3:
Emma Loop (@LoopEmma) profile pictureEmma Loop@LoopEmma19 Mar 2025
New from @JasonViauCBC: Police Association of Ontario denounces racist comments made by Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire. "This kind of behaviour erodes public trust and undermines the integrity of the work of police service members" More here: cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/p…
'Apparent failure' of Windsor police board in dealing with chief's racist remarks, police group...

'Apparent failure' of Windsor police board in dealing with chief's racist remarks, police group...

Following an investigation that substantiated claims Windsor's police chief made racist comments in the workplace, a provincial group representing police unions is condemning those remarks and...

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EXCLUSIVE: @WindsorPolice chief Jason Bellaire made racist comments, internal investigation finds Read FULL story here: cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/r…
Police chief in Windsor, Ont., made racist comments, internal investigation finds | CBC News

Police chief in Windsor, Ont., made racist comments, internal investigation finds | CBC News

An internal investigation into allegations Windsor, Ont.'s police chief made racist remarks to a Black officer has found the claims to be true, CBC News has learned.

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EXCLUSIVE: Some @WindsorPolice workers knew about internal sexual assault allegations before service claimed it did: docs cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/w…
Some Windsor, Ont., police workers knew of internal sex assault allegations before service said it...

Some Windsor, Ont., police workers knew of internal sex assault allegations before service said it...

Several Windsor, Ont., police employees — including a staff sergeant and superintendent — witnessed or were told about disturbing allegations of internal sexual assault years before the service said...

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NEW | Long-time employee accused of defrauding @WindsorPolice charged with more offences cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/p…
Long-time employee accused of defrauding Windsor police charged with more offences | CBC News

Long-time employee accused of defrauding Windsor police charged with more offences | CBC News

The Windsor Police Service's long-time fleet manager has been charged with five more offences for allegedly defrauding his employer.

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| @WindsorPolice stop taking some retail theft reports, prompting criticism "We're not going to be accepting any complaints that nobody wants to do anything about," said chief Jason Bellaire. cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/r…
Retailers question Windsor police decision to stop taking some retail theft reports | CBC News

Retailers question Windsor police decision to stop taking some retail theft reports | CBC News

Windsor's police chief says the service will no longer accept retail theft reports from companies that won't co-operate with a criminal investigation, raising concerns by the Retail Council of...

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EXCLUSIVE: Why Windsor pays for the mayor's home security and how other Canadian municipalities compare cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/s…
With rising threats against politicians, some municipalities cover home security while others are...

With rising threats against politicians, some municipalities cover home security while others are...

With threats and harassment against elected officials intensifying in recent years, some Canadian municipalities of the 21 contacted by CBC are using taxpayer dollars to fund politicians' home...

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Inside Windsor's most dangerous neighbourhood — and efforts to make it safer cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/g…
Inside Windsor's most dangerous neighbourhood — and efforts to make it safer | CBC News

Inside Windsor's most dangerous neighbourhood — and efforts to make it safer | CBC News

A community garden, in the midst of Windsor's most dangerous neighbourhood, is described as a point of pride that "means everything" to some of the most vulnerable people in the city.

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There’s nothing like a solid dramatic pause to kick off your Tuesday! Not sure where that came from, but it happened …
CBC Windsor (@CBCWindsor) profile pictureCBC Windsor@CBCWindsor27 Aug 2024
Don't let him fool you. Jason is very excited to be with the "4 AM wake-up team" today on Windsor Morning. @JasonViauCBC
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NEW | Windsor mayor @drewdilkens asks community to be 'sensible' as it waits for @WindsorPolice chief allegations probe to end cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/m…
Windsor's mayor asks community to be 'sensible' as it waits for police chief allegations probe to...

Windsor's mayor asks community to be 'sensible' as it waits for police chief allegations probe to...

Windsor's mayor and police board chair Drew Dilkens is asking for the community to be "sensible enough" to wait for an investigation to finish, into racially derogatory allegations against chief...

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Comment from the @PoliceAssocON
Mark Baxter (@PresidentPAO) profile pictureMark Baxter
@PresidentPAO22 Aug 2024
Allegations of racial discrimination are serious & must be addressed with transparency & integrity. The PAO stands firm in our commitment to equity & inclusivity across all police services. There needs to be a thorough investigation to ensure accountability and trust in the leadership within our police services.
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EXCLUSIVE: High-ranking Black officer's human rights complaint alleges @WindsorPolice chief made racially derogatory remarks cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/r…
High-ranking Black officer's rights complaint alleges Windsor police chief made racially derogatory...

High-ranking Black officer's rights complaint alleges Windsor police chief made racially derogatory...

Windsor's first Black police inspector has filed a human rights complaint, saying he heard the chief made derogatory and offensive comments toward the Black community. The service won't comment,...

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NEW | @WindsorPolice officer accused of telling youth to seek revenge avoids discipline due to retirement cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/w…
Windsor, Ont., police officer accused of telling youth to seek revenge avoids discipline due to...

Windsor, Ont., police officer accused of telling youth to seek revenge avoids discipline due to...

A Windsor, Ont., police officer will no longer face the possibility of internal discipline for allegedly not doing a proper assault investigation and then directing the victim's older brother to seek...

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EXCLUSIVE: Chaplain accused of trying to get victim to drop domestic violence charges while he was with @WindsorPolice cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/w…
Chaplain accused of trying to get victim to drop domestic violence charges while he was with...

Chaplain accused of trying to get victim to drop domestic violence charges while he was with...

During his first two months as a volunteer chaplain with Windsor, Ont., police, Hassan Rkie was accused of trying to get a victim to drop domestic violence charges in an ongoing case, CBC News has...

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Story has been updated with a statement from the @CityWindsorON
Jason Viau (@JasonViauCBC) profile pictureJason Viau@JasonViauCBC18 Jul 2024
NEW | Another fired senior employee suing City of Windsor for wrongful dismissal cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/t…
Another fired senior employee suing City of Windsor for wrongful dismissal | CBC News

Another fired senior employee suing City of Windsor for wrongful dismissal | CBC News

The City of Windsor is facing its second wrongful dismissal lawsuit from a high-ranking municipal official in a matter of four months.

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NEW | Another fired senior employee suing City of Windsor for wrongful dismissal cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/t…
Another fired senior employee suing City of Windsor for wrongful dismissal | CBC News

Another fired senior employee suing City of Windsor for wrongful dismissal | CBC News

The City of Windsor is facing its second wrongful dismissal lawsuit from a high-ranking municipal official in a matter of four months.

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BREAKING: Ex-Thunder Bay police chief charged by OPP with obstruction, breach of trust cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-b…
Ex-Thunder Bay police chief charged by OPP with obstruction, breach of trust | CBC News

Ex-Thunder Bay police chief charged by OPP with obstruction, breach of trust | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police have charged Sylvie Hauth, a former Thunder Bay police chief, as their investigation into the service brings forward more counts against current and former members of the...

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As chair of the @WPSBoard, I asked mayor @drewdilkens for an interview / comment on this story at any point today or this week. A spokesperson said: "The Mayor is not available."
Jason Viau (@JasonViauCBC) profile pictureJason Viau@JasonViauCBC19 Mar 2024
NEW w/ video | Former @WindsorPolice chief gets paid $191K last year despite retiring in early 2022 cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/p…
Former Windsor police chief gets paid $191K last year despite retiring in early 2022 | CBC News

Former Windsor police chief gets paid $191K last year despite retiring in early 2022 | CBC News

Former Windsor police chief Pam Mizuno was paid more than $191,000 last year even though she hasn't been with the service since March of 2022.

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Now, the @windsorpa519 is demanding an explanation. Read the WPA's full comment & how they say that money could have been better used in the story. cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/p…
Former Windsor police chief gets paid $191K last year despite retiring in early 2022 | CBC News

Former Windsor police chief gets paid $191K last year despite retiring in early 2022 | CBC News

Former Windsor police chief Pam Mizuno was paid more than $191,000 last year even though she hasn't been with the service since March of 2022.

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