REINSTATE DON HILL
as Host of Wild Rose Forum on CBC
Join Friends of Don Hill and the Alberta grassroots
at the next rally at CBC Calgary, 1724 Westmount Blvd. NW
Monday, 21 March, 4 to 6 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 aired from 1 to 2 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 Don Hill's termination was "solely a business decision." Why would the CBC have laid off the most popular host of a CBC radio program 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.
Join The Friends of Don Hill and continue the letter and phone campaign.
REPLY TO ALL RESPONSES FROM CBC. WRITE, PHONE, AND EMAIL:
Robert Rabinovitch, President and CEO, CBC, 181 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1K9; Robert_rabinovitch@cbc.ca; Fax 613-288-6214
Jane Chalmers, Vice President, English Radio, CBC, 205 Wellington St. West, Toronto, ON, M5Y 3G7; Jane_chalmers@cbc.ca; Fax 416-205-3573
William B. Chambers, VP Communications, CBC, 181 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1K9; Bill_chambers@cbc.ca; Fax: 613-288-6215
Don Orchard, Regional Director, CBC Calgary, Box 2640, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M7; Phone 521-6215; Don_orchard@cbc.ca; Fax 521-6166
Hon. Liza Frulla, Minister of Canadian Heritage, 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0M5; Frulla.L@parl.gc.ca; Fax: 613-995-6404
Visit Friends of Canadian Broadcasting: www.friends.ca/news/Fact_Sheets/factsheets03130502.asp
Contact: Diana or Bob: 243-0676 (ware.hodson@shaw.ca) or Ted: 286-9283 (woynillt@telusplanet.net)
March 25, 2005 - Friends of Don Hill: Don Hill Rally in Calgary on March 30, 2005
Friends of Don Hill organize rally to protest the termination of popular CBC Alberta radio host Wednesday, March 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at CBC Calgary, 1724 Westmount Blvd. NW.
March 22, 2005 - Globe & Mail: CBC veers right?
Termination of CBC Alberta radio host Don Hill rumoured to be due to political rather than financial reasons.
March 21, 2005 - Letter to CBC re termination of Don Hill
Listener doubts CBC's explanation that termination of popular Alberta radio host Don Hill was exclusively for financial reasons.
March 21, 2005 - Don Hill Rally in Calgary on March 21, 2005
Friends of Don Hill organize rally to protest the termination of CBC Alberta radio host Don Hill at CBC Calgary, 1724 Westmount Blvd. NW, 4 to 6 p.m.
March 20, 2005 - Letter to CBC requesting in-person meeting on the termination of Don Hill
Seniors' Action and Liaison Team seeks in-person meeting with CBC management to protest the termination of Alberta radio host Don Hill.
March 20, 2005 - Letter to CBC re termination of Don Hill
CBC listener demands answers regarding the dismissal of Alberta radio host Don Hill.
March 17, 2005 - Globe & Mail: CBC in bed with Klein?
Friends of Don Hill say popular CBC Alberta radio host was fired because he questioned the Alberta Premier on electricity deregulation.
March 15, 2005 - Canadian Media Guild: Edmonton radio layoff: creating a chill at the CBC?
CBC union states that abrupt and unexplained termination of popular Alberta radio host may create chill throughout CBC.
March 15, 2005 - Letter to CBC from Friends of Don Hill
Friends of Don Hill say protests and letter writing will continue until fired CBC Alberta radio host Don Hill is reinstated.
March 14, 2005 - CBC response to listener complaint re termination of Don Hill
CBC defends termination of popular Alberta radio host as a financial decision.
March 13, 2005 - Letter from FRIENDS Supporter to CBC re Termination of Don Hill
FRIENDS supporter writes that CBC management's official statements on the firing of Alberta radio host Don Hill are unbelievable and its handling of the affair is an embarrassment.
March 10, 2005 - Fast Forward: Fans rally around fired CBC host Don Hill by Amy Steele
Firing of popular CBC Alberta radio host prompts listener protests and grassroots campaign to have him reinstated.
March 10, 2005 - Letter to CBC re termination of Don Hill
CBC listeners write that the termination of popular Alberta radio host Don Hill has alienated CBC's strongest supporters.
March 9, 2005 - Edmonton Sun: What happened to Don Hill? by Graham Hicks
Columnist questions CBC's official rationale for termination of popular CBC Alberta radio host Don Hill.
March 7, 2005 - CBC News: Protests staged over CBC host layoff
Viewers stage protest over sudden firing of popular CBC Edmonton radio host.
