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Digital Archives | Jul 14, 1982 | 2:31
Calgary Stampede's rodeo clowns
Serious stuff: rodeo clowns, also called "bullfighters," risk their lives to protect fallen riders.
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Jul 13, 1965 | 5:16Digital Archives Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien, director of operations for Expo 67 VideoDigital Archives Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien, director of operations for Expo 67 Jul 13, 1965 | 5:16A vision for the world: Expo's director of operations is charming and enthusiastic.
Apr 28, 1966 | 0:54Digital Archives Pearson tours Expo 67's future home (no audio) VideoDigital Archives Pearson tours Expo 67's future home (no audio) Apr 28, 1966 | 0:54Silent footage of Prime Minister Pearson touring Expo construction site, 365 days before opening.
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Produced by CBC affiliate, CFPL-TV London, Ont.
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Dec 21, 1977 | 16:52Digital Archives Alan Maitland reads 'Christmas Phantoms' AudioDigital Archives Alan Maitland reads 'Christmas Phantoms' Dec 21, 1977 | 16:52Fireside Al reads the story <em>Christmas Phantoms, </em>by Russian author Maksim Gorky.
Jul 29, 1971 | 1:46Digital Archives Bluenose II donated to Nova Scotia VideoDigital Archives Bluenose II donated to Nova Scotia Jul 29, 1971 | 1:46The Bluenose II, replica of Canada's most famous schooner, is sold to the government of Nova Scotia for one dollar.
Feb 18, 1974 | 8:31Digital Archives 1950s Quebec Winter Carnival queens reminisce AudioDigital Archives 1950s Quebec Winter Carnival queens reminisce Feb 18, 1974 | 8:311950s Quebec Winter Carnival queens reminisce.
Song credit: "Chanson du Carnaval" by Roger Vézina and Pierre Petel, SOCAN.