Transcona Girls song by radio station sparks protest in Winnipeg

Winnipeg activist Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie says she was "shocked" after seeing videos made by the 92 CITI FM radio program Wheeler in the Morning and she is organizing a protest Tuesday afternoon in response.

"I was really shocked that they thought it was okay to do something like this — negative stereotyping of people in Winnipeg, women in Winnipeg and also the North End in general," Lavoie said.

• UPDATE: Winnipeg radio host Dave Wheeler suspended over controversial songs

She is protesting videos made by 92 CITI FM called North End Boy and Transcona Girls.

"I try to fall asleep but I got no bed," the song North End Boy goes.

"I go outside and try not to end up dead. Thank God I'm a North End Boy."

To the tune of California Girls by the Beach Boys, Transcona Girls makes derogatory statements about women from different Winnipeg neighbourhoods.

"The North End daughters really like to stab you and steal your bike," the song says.

Wolseley girls have "hairy pits" and Charleswood women shop and "spend like they don't care," while Elmwood girls are tough and give "quite a scare."

Finally, Transcona girls have "been passed around this great big town and they just don't seem to care."

Lavoie said she felt compelled to challenge the songs.

The 22-year-old called the videos racist, sexist and misogynist. She said she wants to hear politicians condemn the attitudes displayed in the videos publicly.

"I want to know what politicians think, candidates in North End — how do they feel about this. Ultimately it really damages the relationships we're trying to build," said Lavoie.

CBC News reached out to Dave Wheeler and 92 CITI FM for comment but did not hear back. The radio station removed the videos from YouTube Monday evening.