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42 topics

249 radio clips

448 television clips

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Business

The meteoric rise and fall of a promising Canadian company. - Television, 24:28

Feb. 4, 1985

AES: a Canadian cautionary tale

Television

24:28

Transport

CN Railways pulls out all the stops with its new express train. - Radio, 4:03

Oct. 31, 1965

All Aboard the Rapido!

Radio

4:03

Labour & Unions

Three people are killed when locals open fire on 400 charging strikers in Kapuskasing, Ont. - Radio, 2:03

Feb. 17, 1963

Bitter bush strike turns deadly

Radio

2:03

Business

Joseph-Armand Bombardier was a shy, determined mechanic who dreamed of building a vehicle that could "float on snow". In 1937 the first snowmobile rolled out of his small repair shop in Valcourt, Que. and a legendary company was born. Over the years, Bombardier continued to perfect his dream and found that winter-bound Canadians were eager to come along for the ride. Bombardier changed the way we travel over snow and he established a Canadian manufacturing giant along the way.

Topic spans: 1937-1974

Bombardier: The Snowmobile Legacy

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11 television clips

6 radio clips

Consumer Goods

When it comes to the economy, an appropriate motto would be plus ça change. But when times are tough, a slogan that invariably turns up is "Buy Canadian" — an appeal to consumers to put pride and patriotism where their wallets are. In 2009 it came up once again, in part a response to the controversial "Buy American" provisions proposed as part of a massive economic stimulus package. The CBC Digital Archives looks back at "Buy Canadian" campaigns of the past.

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3 television clips

2 radio clips

Energy

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.

Topic spans: 1945-1997

Candu: The Canadian Nuclear Reactor

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11 television clips

4 radio clips

Manufacturing

Since 1900, Canada has had a history of unique automobile design and manufacturing, from the first motorized horse carriages to the electric car. It's a story of invention, craftsmanship and high-risk business opportunities by foreign entrepreneurs looking for Canadian financial backing. The CBC Digital Archives highlights the history of some cars designed and made exclusively in Canada.

Topic spans: 1961-1996

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3 radio clips

Manufacturing

Since 1925, the Chrysler Corporation has been a titan in the world auto industry; one of the three largest manufacturers in North America and producer of iconic machines like the Jeep, the Barracuda, the K-car and the minivan. Like any company in any industry, Chrysler has seen its share of good times and bad. But as a multi-billion dollar company with tens of thousands of employees, those ups and downs have major ramifications for the North American economy. On May 1, 2009 the auto giant filed for bankruptcy protection. The CBC Digital Archives offers a brief look back at some of the troubles and triumphs of the automotive juggernaut.

Topic spans: 1980-1998

Chrysler in Crisis

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4 television clips

2 radio clips

The Media

In the world of mega mergers and convergence, there's growing concern about a monopoly of ideas. Reporters argue increased ownership will shake the very foundation democracy is founded upon. Owners say it's the only way Canadian press can survive in the new global economy. Press ownership has been officially debated, studied and scrutinized in Canada since the 1969 Royal Commission on Newspapers. Is freedom of the press guaranteed only to those who own one? It's a debate that continues to percolate.

Topic spans: 1960-2003

Concentration to Convergence: Media Ownership in Canada

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9 television clips

6 radio clips

Transport

"The Ashgrove" is the name of CPR's miniature luxury hotel room on wheels. - Radio, 2:12

March 21, 1949

CPR unveils its first 'roomette' sleeper cars

Radio

2:12

The Media

Charities race to recruit ailing celebrities to gain the edge in fundraising, the challenges of celebrity reportage and big-name endorsement deals. - Television, 21:04

Dec. 26, 1999

Dollars for disease

Television

21:04

Business

T. Eaton Company was formed shortly after Canadian Confederation and soon became rooted in the country's cultural landscape. The department store was part of Canadian life. The Eaton's mail-order catalogue was called the "Family Bible" and the company's lavish Santa Claus parade launched the Christmas season. When the last Eaton's store closed its doors on Feb. 26, 2002 many Canadians mourned its death. It wasn't the business empire they would miss, but the loss of a national institution.

Topic spans: 1869-2002

Eaton's: A Canadian Institution

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16 television clips

10 radio clips

The Media

Unpaid internships are legal, but are they fair? Also, how low will a journalist go for an interview? - Television, 26:50

Nov. 14, 1999

Enduring internships

Television

26:50

Natural Resources

It's greedy, it's ugly and it's built to last. For more than 500 years the Atlantic cod was the king of the global fish market, helping build empires, spark wars and found Britain's first colonies in North America. CBC Archives looks at how Canada's abundant cod stocks off of Newfoundland and Labrador were fished to the brink of extinction in what is considered one of the biggest ecological disasters of the 20th century.

Topic spans: 1958-2004

Fished Out: The Rise and Fall of the Cod Fishery

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11 television clips

6 radio clips

Business

A Canadian company takes an unusual path to success in the U.S. - Television, 5:01

Jan. 28, 1985

How to succeed in the U.S.: leave it

Television

5:01

Consumer Goods

Banff business owners are divided over the benefits of Japanese visitors in 1988. - Television, 12:20

Oct. 18, 1988

Japanese tourist boon in Banff gets mixed reception

Television

12:20

Agriculture

It was radio that got farmers talking. From 1941 to 1965, National Farm Radio Forum brought together groups of neighbours across rural Canada to listen to a weekly half-hour program on

Topic spans: 1941-1965

National Farm Radio Forum

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12 radio clips

Employment

Employment insurance is a legacy of the Great Depression, and remains a pillar of Canada's social safety net. The system was created to provide an income while unemployed workers find new jobs, but expanded to include seasonal workers, new parents and those caring for ill relatives. Canada's EI system was once among the most generous plans in the world, but tightened rules in 1996 brought surpluses in the billions of dollars. CBC Digital Archives documents how employment insurance has evolved since 1941.

Topic spans: 1945-1999

On the Dole: Employment Insurance in Canada

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9 television clips

3 radio clips

Natural Resources

They were intrepid and resourceful pioneers who took to the skies: carrying passengers, mapping new territory, hauling necessities, discovering hidden gold and carrying out daring rescues. The CBC Digital Archives salutes some of the many bush pilots who made monumental contributions to the exploration of uncharted Canada.

Topic spans: 1939-2003

Pioneers in the Sky: Bush Pilots of Canada

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6 television clips

7 radio clips

Labour & Unions

<p>Talks are underway to resolve the stike by postal workers, now entering its fourth week.</p> - Television, 1:36

July 22, 1981

Postal strike of 1981

Television

1:36

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