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Digital Archives | Aug 9, 1970
Archeology students get hands-on experience restoring an 18th century French fortress on Cape Breton Island.
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Digital Archives | Jun 23, 1985
Britain's Royal Navy searches for survivors and wreckage from a jet carrying 329 people – most of them Canadian.
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Digital Archives | Jul 2, 1972
In 1972, residents of a community east of Toronto are bitterly divided over a proposed new airport.
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Digital Archives | May 1, 1967
A folksinger (and soon-to-be hippie icon) named Joni Mitchell explains why most of her songs are about happiness.
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Digital Archives | Jun 19, 1963
When the Soviet Union sends a female cosmonaut into orbit, observers dismiss the achievement as a propaganda stunt.
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Digital Archives | Apr 30, 1985
A 1985 documentary probes how, if ever, reform can come to Canada's Senate.
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Aug 17, 1979 | 8:35Digital Archives John Diefenbaker: A good prime minister? AudioDigital Archives John Diefenbaker: A good prime minister? Aug 17, 1979 | 8:35Biographer Peter C. Newman says no, callers say yes.
Feb 3, 1980 | 4:00Digital Archives Fringe political parties of Canada: For Libertarians, less is more AudioDigital Archives Fringe political parties of Canada: For Libertarians, less is more Feb 3, 1980 | 4:00Libertarians put reducing the size and cost of government at the top of their agenda.
Mar 29, 1998 | 6:45Digital Archives Tornadoes: why can't we predict tornadoes? AudioDigital Archives Tornadoes: why can't we predict tornadoes? Mar 29, 1998 | 6:45We have radar, satellites, observers and transmitters, but never enough warning.
Oct 24, 1965 | 1:36Digital Archives Young Joe Clark AudioDigital Archives Young Joe Clark Oct 24, 1965 | 1:36The Progressive Conservative youth member pitches his party's merits to the nation before the 1965 election.
Feb 3, 1980 | 3:59Digital Archives Fringe political parties of Canada: Marxist-Leninists seek mass appeal AudioDigital Archives Fringe political parties of Canada: Marxist-Leninists seek mass appeal Feb 3, 1980 | 3:59In 1980, Marxist-Leninist Party leader Hardial Bains explains his platform to help Canada free from the domination of finance capital.
Jan 10, 1971 | 4:39Digital Archives John Diefenbaker reflects on South Africa leaving Commonwealth AudioDigital Archives John Diefenbaker reflects on South Africa leaving Commonwealth Jan 10, 1971 | 4:39The former PM reminisces about South Africa's Commonwealth departure on "Cross Country Checkup."
Oct 19, 1986 | 21:08Digital Archives Canadians weigh in on the Canada-U.S. free trade debate AudioDigital Archives Canadians weigh in on the Canada-U.S. free trade debate Oct 19, 1986 | 21:08Concerned Canadians put questions to Canadian Trade Minister Pat Carney.
Jun 10, 1973 | 14:34Digital Archives RCMP's reputation debated AudioDigital Archives RCMP's reputation debated Jun 10, 1973 | 14:34A leftist historian and a former RCMP deputy commissioner argue over whether or not the RCMP deserves its image as a cherished institution.
Jan 9, 1972 | 7:14Digital Archives Ski-Doo backlash AudioDigital Archives Ski-Doo backlash Jan 9, 1972 | 7:14Bombardier discovers that not everyone likes the speedy little vehicles.
Mar 9, 1997 | 5:19Digital Archives How does Ralph Klein do it? AudioDigital Archives How does Ralph Klein do it? Mar 9, 1997 | 5:19Rex Murphy goes to Alberta to ask why Ralph Klein is so popular.
Jun 30, 1968 | 6:08Digital Archives Duplessis: Charbonneau et Le Chef AudioDigital Archives Duplessis: Charbonneau et Le Chef Jun 30, 1968 | 6:08A new play re-examines the 1949 Asbestos strike.
Jan 18, 1976 | 6:18Digital Archives Eaton's catalogue: the end of an era AudioDigital Archives Eaton's catalogue: the end of an era Jan 18, 1976 | 6:18The Eaton's catalogue is no more and author W.O. Mitchell reminisces about its place in Canadian life.
Jan 18, 1976 | 12:40Digital Archives Waxing nostalgic over the Eaton's catalogue AudioDigital Archives Waxing nostalgic over the Eaton's catalogue Jan 18, 1976 | 12:40Phone calls on Cross Country Check-up over cancellation of Eaton's catalogue.
Jun 3, 1979 | 11:22Digital Archives What is 'sovereignty-association'? AudioDigital Archives What is 'sovereignty-association'? Jun 3, 1979 | 11:22Claude Morin, Quebec minister of intergovernmental affairs, explains how he thinks sovereignty-association would work.
Sep 8, 1991 | 6:12Digital Archives Let 16-year-olds vote AudioDigital Archives Let 16-year-olds vote Sep 8, 1991 | 6:12Two teens debate the pros and cons of lowering the voting age to 16.
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