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After ten years of construction Candus in Romania still aren't working. - Television, 6:40
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Jan. 16, 1990
A Candu fiasco in Romania
Television
6:40
Despite the confusion, Toronto is coping with the blackout. - Radio, 3:52
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Nov. 9, 1965
'A great city brought to its knees'
Radio
3:52
Alberta approves a new oilsands development at Fort MacKay in 1979, but the consortium behind it says it needs help to make the project economically viable. - Television, 3:33
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Aug. 1, 1979
Alsands seeks tax breaks for oilsands plant
Television
3:33
An accident at the NRU reactor in Chalk River spreads radioactive dust throughout the 12-storey building. - Television, 0:42
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June 1, 1958
An accident at National Research Universal
Television
0:42
A 195 radio special describes the history of the Athabasca oilsands and the construction effort underway that will ‘liberate' the oil from the sand. - Radio, 28:47
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Nov. 6, 1965
Athabasca oilsands to yield ‘black gold’
Radio
28:47
Is the culprit for the blackout too much human reliance on machines? - Radio, 2:34
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Nov. 14, 1965
Betrayed by technology
Radio
2:34
Silent film footage of Torontonians left in the dark. - Television, 2:19
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Nov. 9, 1965
Blackout film footage (no audio)
Television
2:19
Montreal, 1945: Canadian scientists demonstrate the power of the atom to CBC Radio listeners. - Radio, 19:56
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Sept. 20, 1945
Canada and the atom
Radio
19:56
Using technology developed for atomic bombs, Canadian scientists hoped to bring safe, economical power to an energy-hungry world. By 1962, the first Candu (Canada Deuterium Uranium) reactor was powering Canadian homes, and Canada led the world in nuclear power generation technology. But Candu has fallen on hard times, faced with rising costs and serious environmental and ethical questions.
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Topic spans: 1945-1997
Candu: The Canadian Nuclear Reactor
Topic
11 television clips
4 radio clips
At a secret plant in Chalk River, Ontario, scientists use the NRX nuclear reactor to produce radioactive isotopes. - Television, 4:55
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Dec. 5, 1953
Chalk River's 'atom smasher'
Television
4:55
A hydro diversion project in Manitoba floods traditional fishing grounds, devastating the local economy. - Television, 8:35
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Dec. 27, 1981
Cheap power comes at a cost
Television
8:35
New Yorkers display grace as the blackout disrupts millions of lives. - Radio, 1:47
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Nov. 14, 1965
Civility in the dark
Radio
1:47
In 1967, a new age began for Canada's oil industry when the oilsands of Alberta finally began yielding their long-sought riches. As the environmental and health impacts of oilsands production emerged, scientists looked for ways to obtain the oil more cleanly. Today the oilsands keep Alberta's economy humming, but opponents say it's a dirty business whose true cost has yet to be realized.
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Topic spans: 1964-2008
Developing the Alberta Oilsands
Topic
6 television clips
1 radio clips
A group of atomic experts have vastly different opinions on the need for nuclear power. - Television, 6:51
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April 16, 1977
Differing perspectives on nuclear power
Television
6:51
Premier Manning meets with Prime Minister Diefenbaker on exporting oil. - Television, 1:42
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Oct. 31, 1957
Diversify oil market: Ernest Manning
Television
1:42
The waters of the Niagara River are routed through tunnel and canal before reaching the generator. - Television, 1:25
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March 14, 1954
Electricity from the Niagara
Television
1:25
Canada announces $600 million oil and gas agreement with Esso. - Radio, 3:18
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May 10, 1982
Exploration energizes the Beaufort Sea
Radio
3:18
In Rolphton, Ont., the first Candu reactor begins producing electrical power. - Radio, 2:05
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June 4, 1962
First Candu reactor powers Canadian homes
Radio
2:05
An animated film demonstrates the process of using river water to produce electricity. - Television, 1:15
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May 11, 1958
Flowing water, flowing power
Television
1:15
Greenpeace activists and residents protest the construction of a Candu reactor. - Television, 1:19
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Oct. 1, 1977
Greenpeace protests at Darlington site
Television
1:19
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