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Videos are listed chronologically by date added, beginning with the most recent
Terry Fox. Remembering a Canadian Hero
Series: News in Review: October 2011
It's been 30 years since Terry Fox dies in a British Columbia hospital, one month short of his 23rd birthday and nine months after he was forced to give up his cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research. This video looks at his legendary run and his enduring legacy.
The Life and Death of Jack Layton
Series: News in Review: October 2011
On August 22, 2011, Jack Layton dies of cancer at his home in Toronto. His death shocks many Canadians and leaves the New Democratic Party aimless just three months after becoming the Official Opposition. This video looks at the life and death of Jack Layton and what his death could mean for his ...
Life, Work and Smartphones
Series: News in Review: September 2011
A new generation of cellphones is changing the way people live and work. This video explores why smartphones are so popular and examine some of the drawbacks and the dangers.
Revising the History of the Americas
Series: News in Review: May 2011
Scientists have long assumed that humans arrived in the Americas by crossing a land corridor in the north about 13,000 years ago. There is evidence they may have arrived long before that and by an entirely different route. This video looks at that evidence and what it could mean for the prehistor...
The Real Story of the King's Speech
Series: News in Review: May 2011
The British movie, The King's Speech, is the big winner at the Academy Awards ceremony. It tells the story of King George VI's struggle to overcome a speech impediment. This video examines how much of the film is history, and how much is Hollywood.
Canadians Vote in a Spring Election
Series: News in Review: May 2011
On March 25, 2011, Stephen Harper's minority Conservative government is defeated in the House of Commons. The Governor General dissolves Parliament and an election date is set for May 2nd. This video looks at the campaign, the issues and the final result.
The Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords
Series: News in Review: March 2011
A gunman opens fire at a small political rally in Tucson, Arizona. Six people are killed and 14 others are injured, including congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Shot in the head, Giffords survives and the shooting triggers a political debate in the United States.
Parliament and the Election Question
Series: News in Review: March 2011
When Parliament returned after a winter break, the big question is "would there be a spring election?" The government and the opposition parties claim they did not want one. This video looks at some of the issues that could determine whether that election is called.
Wikileaks and the Information War
Series: News in Review: February 2011
This video examines the controversy over the release by Wikileaks of hundreds of classified U.S. documents, as well as the role of its founder and editor-in-chief, Julian Assange.
How Healthy are Canadians?
Series: News in Review: February 2011
A recent poll showed that many Canadians are not as healthy as they think they are. They eat too much of the wrong foods, they don't exercise enough and a sizable majority complain about being tired all the time. This program examines these lifestyle problems and examines ways we can live healthi...
The Great Soul Rush. Episode 44
Series: Looking Back
Anglican and Catholic missionaries rush to convert Aboriginal peoples in northern Saskatchewan to their particular brand of Christianity.
Sitting Bull's Mountie. Episode 43
Series: Looking Back
The famed Sioux Chief seeks refuge in Canada and is befriended by the Mountie assigned to watch over him.
The Regina Riot. Episode 42
Series: Looking Back
This is an eyewitness account of the 1935 On-to-Ottawa trek and the Riot that ended it.
The Debden Miracle. Episode 41
Series: Looking Back
Every single soldier from Debden who left to fights in World War II returns safely after the parish priest makes a deal with God.
The French Counts of Whitewood. Episode 40
Series: Looking Back
French aristocrats flock to Whitewood and try to recreate their extravagant lifestyles, but their farms and businesses fail miserably.