Political lemons are running Ornge: Hillier on CFRA

Hillier interviewed by Bob Snow on CFRA about the Drummond Report and the Ornge Scandal.

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Another Example of Media Hysteria

Apparently Liberal MPP David Zimmer is not alone in opposing Bill 16 on absurd grounds. Randy Hillier is interviewed on CHML 900 AM in Hamilton about Bill 16.

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Canadian Press - Members of all parties support bill to end pit bull ban

Published on February 23rd, 2012 by the Canadian Press

TORONTO - Ontario's prohibition on pit bulls is unreasonable, unworkable and unfair, members of all parties in the legislature said Thursday as they passed a private member's bill urging the Liberals to lift the breed-specific ban. 

Progressive Conservative Randy Hillier, who owns two dogs he said could be seized and destroyed under the Dog Owner's Liability Act, said the ban was introduced because of what he called a very few high profile dog attacks, mostly in the Toronto area.

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Is it time for merit pay for politicians?: Hillier on Newstalk 1010

Randy Hillier being interviewed on Jerry Agar's show on Newstalk 1010 discussing the Drummond Report and Mr Hillier's idea to tie public sector and politician wages to merit.

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Ottawa Sun - Opponents of snake-protection rules smell a rat

Published on February 15th, 2012 in the Ottawa Sun

PERTH — Resistance against future “rat snake police” is already building in Lanark County even though new natural resources ministry habitat protection

While they willingly respect and protect gray or black rat snakes relatively common in the area, several local residents are writhing over proposed “draconian” regulations which they say would be counter-productive.

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Toronto Star - Stop public funding of union centre, Tory labour critic urges

Published on January 17th, 2012 in the Toronto Star

Hillier said Tuesday that Premier Dalton McGuinty should not resume funding to the Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 183 training fund until its board of union and management trustees “cleans up” operations and become more accountable.

“There shouldn’t be any funding from any ministries to an organization like this that has shown such a cavalier attitude and disrespect to its members and the public,” Hillier said in an interview. “The government should be loath to continue funding a centre where there is a clear lack of accountability and money is being spent inappropriately.”

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Christmas Decorations on School Buses?

Randy Hillier is interviewed by Lorne Brooker of CJBQ Belleville regarding the ban on decorations on Tri-Board Student Transportation Services School buses.

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Hillier discusses his Bill to repeal the Pitbull ban on CJBK in London

Randy Hillier being interviewed on CJBK in London about his Bill to repeal Breed Specific Legislation in Ontario.

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EMC Smiths Falls - Unions launch campaign to stop hospital cuts

EMC News - The unions fighting the cutbacks at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital have started a postcard campaign aimed at MPP Randy Hillier.

"We want everyone we know to sign them," said John Jackson, president of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) local 2119, which represents hospital workers at both sites, during a press conference at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Smiths Falls on Thursday, Nov. 22. "We are looking at doing outreach in the community."

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Napanee Guide - LHIN backs acquired brain injury home plan

Published on May 5th, 2011 in the Napanee Guide

It was news that brought tears of joy to Hugh and Rosemary Finlay's eyes.

Southeast Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) officials announced they will write to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to seek support to build the Napanee Acquired Brain Injury and Rehab Home.

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