REINSTATE DON HILL
As Host of Wild Rose Forum on CBC
Join The Friends of Don Hill in the next demonstration:
Edmonton: Rally in front of CBC, 10062 - 102nd Ave.
Monday, March 14th, 12:30 to 2 pm.
Calgary: Rally in front of CBC: 1724 Westmount Blvd. NW
Monday, March 14th, 12 to 2 pm
Many Albertans are angered by the removal of Don Hill from his position as
host of Wild Rose Forum on CBC Radio One, which airs from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
during the week across Alberta. Mr. Hill's program was a unique and
important public forum in the province. The Friends of Don Hill believe
that what has happened to Mr. Hill is now an issue and a matter of public
concern.
Mr. Hill is a veteran investigative journalist. He researched his topics
thoroughly and engaged interesting and knowledgeable guests who discussed
and explored diverse public interest issues. He encouraged people from
throughout Alberta to raise questions, to challenge the status quo and
engage in open dialogue. Not everyone would agree with some of the views
expressed on Wild Rose Forum, but everyone was given the opportunity to
have their say.
The CBC claims that efficiency required many national layoffs. Many are
curious about why Mr. Hill was picked out in Alberta? Why Don Hill? Why
now? Would the CBC have laid off Anna Maria Tremonti? Don Hill played her
role in Alberta.
Don Hill's removal is an affront to free speech, responsible citizenship
and democratic public radio. The Friends of Don Hill want him reinstated to
Wild Rose Forum because he has been the energy and creative force behind
that program.
Tell the CBC what you think. Register your complaint. Write, phone, and
email:
Don Orchard, Regional Director
CBC Calgary, Box 2640, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M7
phone 403 - 521 - 6215; don_orchard@cbc.ca; Fax 403 - 521 - 6166
CBC Audience Relations
Box 500, Station A, Toronto, ON, M5W 1E6
phone 1 - 866 - 306 - 4636; cbcinput1@toronto.cbc.ca
Jane Chalmers, Vice President, English Radio
CBC, Box 3220, Station C, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1E4
Jane_chalmers@cbc.ca; Fax 416 - 205 - 3573
Robert Rabinovitch, President and CEO
CBC, Box 3220, Station C, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1E4
Robert_rabinovitch@cbc.ca; Fax 613 - 288 - 6214
Commit to one phone call or letter every day to the above named. Forward
this flier to your friends or other groups and post it in public places.
