Hostile workplace complaint filed against mayor in Feb

Hostile workplace complaint filed against mayor in Feb

A complaint made in February against Mayor Keith Gaskin for creating a “hostile work environment” publicly surfaced on Wednesday. In it, Chief Operations Officer Jammie Garrett claims Gaskin’s “actions, behavior and communication style” created significant challenges for performing her duties. She also wrote she was fearful of her job and asked the council and human resources director to speak with the mayor and “implore him to act in an accepta…

Gabriola fire chief, district board chair ‘vigorously denies’ bullying & harassment allegations

GABRIOLA ISLAND — High ranking members of the Island’s volunteer fire department and its governing board deny civil suit allegations of a hostile work environment and improper financial activities. In a response to a civil suit filed in March, the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District (GFPID), its board chair Paul Giffin, Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) chief Will Sprogis and a third un-named individual resoundingly deny allega…

Defendants file response to Fire District civil suit - Gabriola Sounder

Derek Kilbourn Sounder News A response has been filed by the defendants in the civil suit filed by Dr. Matthew Dow, former Corporate Officer for the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District (GFPID). The Fire Board, Board Chair Paul Giffin, and Fire Chief Will Sprogis are named as defendants in the suit, along with an as-of-yet-unidentified John Doe. The notice of claim for Dow’s suit was filed on March 18, 2025. None of the claims have yet …