Driver sexually harasses CTV Kitchener journalist

January 18 , 2021

Intimidation/harassment, Intimidation/harassment in 2021

As CTV Kitchener journalist Krista Sharpe filmed a stand-up on a sidewalk on Jan. 18, 2021, someone driving by screamed a sexist obscenity at her.

“This still happens to female reporters everywhere and it needs to stop,” she said in a tweet.

This is not funny and it’s not cool. As much as I’d love to say it doesn’t bother me, it does. It makes me feel like sh*t. Especially as VJ who is always alone. This still happens to female reporters everywhere and it needs to stop. pic.twitter.com/NsqJJsrOno
— Krista Sharpe (@KristajSharpe) January 18, 2021

The incident is one of many similar instances of sexual harassment targeting women journalists.

“The harassment that was directed at Krista Sharpe is clearly offensive and not to be tolerated,” said CTV owner Bell Media in a statement.

Waterloo Regional Police opened an investigation into the incident, reported CBC.

We are sorry to see this @KristajSharpe. It is completely unacceptable.

As @Chief_BLarkin said, we will be looking into this matter.
— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) January 18, 2021

FHRITP sexual harassment