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When I get older : the story behind "Wavin' flag"

K'Naan


Includes lyrics of the song Wavin' flag. A biography of K'Naan, the Somali-Canadian rapper whose song, "Wavin' flag" became the anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Date Published:2012

Letter D


Spend a delightful day with Polkaroo and a dashing dog dressed in a dapper outfit at the park! Oh, and don't forget the beautiful daisy Polkaroo paints, before bumping into a door!
Date Published:2022

Women in Criminal Law


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on April 12, 2019. Canada's criminal justice system is no longer the boy's club it once was, and the number of women entering the profession is on par with men. The ratios are not that encouraging for racialized women, and pay rates are still not equal. And, as is often the case, women face different challenges both with cases they work on and in the profession itself. Two co-authors of a new book, "Women in Criminal Justice: True Cases by and about Canadian Women and the Law," talk to Steve Paikin about what they their experiences.
Date Published:2019

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on April 12, 2019. Canada's criminal justice system is no longer the boy's club it once was, and the number of women entering the profession is on par with men. The ratios are not that encouraging for racialized women, and pay rates are still not equal. And, as is often the case, women face different challenges both with cases they work on and in the profession itself. Two co-authors of a new book, "Women in Criminal Justice: True Cases by and about Canadian Women and the Law," talk to Steve Paikin about what they their experiences.

Date Published:2019

If you give a dog a donut

Numeroff, Laura Joffe,


Chaos might ensue if you were to give a dog a donut.
Date Published:2011

Pug blasts off

May, Kyla,


Baron von Bubbles (Bub) is a pug who wants nothing more than to help his human Bella in her craft projects for school, though he is a little apprehensive about the rocket she is making for the Inventor Challenge--so when he ruins the rocket while trying to get at Nutz the squirrel he needs to find a way to make it up to Bella.
Date Published:2019

Narwhal and Jelly. 5, Happy narwhalidays

Clanton, Ben, 1988-,


It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with his pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all he's excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn.
Date Published:2024

Teepee goes apple picking


Today in Teepeeville, Teepee is going apple picking! When he gets home, he dances to a fun song about a Teepee that loves apples before getting in bed to listen to a story about a magic basket!
Date Published:2019

Big Fight in Little Chinatown


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on May 7, 2029. With the devastating economic impact of the pandemic and city redevelopment, Chinatowns in New York, Montreal and Vancouver search for innovative ways and resistance to keep their communities thriving. Viewer discretion advised.
Date Published:2023

Are plants the same all year round?


Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 27, 2020. An entertaining overview outlining the differences between deciduous trees and evergreens, and their seasonal cycles, including budding and the loss of leaves.
Date Published:2018

52 ways to reconcile : how to walk with Indigenous peoples on the path to healing

Robertson, David, 1977-


From author of the Misewa Saga series David A. Robertson, this is the essential guide for all Canadians to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country. 52 Ways to Reconcile is an accessible, friendly guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren't quite sure what to do, and they're afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide. The idea of this book is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They're all doable, and they're all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.
Date Published:2025

From author of the Misewa Saga series David A. Robertson, this is the essential guide for all Canadians to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country. 52 Ways to Reconcile is an accessible, friendly guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren't quite sure what to do, and they're afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide. The idea of this book is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They're all doable, and they're all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.

Date Published:2025

Squirrel me timbers

Pigott, Louise,


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Sammy the squirrel dreams of being a pirate, so when he finds a treasure map he sets out on an adventure to find the treasure.
Date Published:2016

Scaredy Squirrel at the beach

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-,


As summertime approaches, Scaredy Squirrel, who only feels safe when he is at home in his nut tree, decides to build his own beach getaway complete with a germ-free inflatable pool and a plastic flamingo until the lure of the real beach gets too strong.
Date Published:2012

Bird & Squirrel. 3, Bird & Squirrel on the edge!

Burks, James (James R.)


Chiefly illustrations. Crossing the Great Mountains to return home, Bird and Squirrel rescue a baby bear from wolves before Bird suffers a bonk on the head that gives him amnesia, a situation that tests Squirrel's ability to protect his friends.
Date Published:2015

The name jar

Choi, Yangsook


After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.
Date Published:2001

Scaredy's nutty adventures. 3, Scaredy Squirrel gets festive /

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-,


Scaredy is getting ready for Christmas ahead of time... WAY ahead of time (June). When December finally rolls around, Scaredy has everything in perfect red-and-green decorations, a perfect get-together planned (no parties!), perfectly personalized gifts for each of his friends, all the required permits for gingerbread-house construction (perfectly filled out) and, of course, a perfectly secured premises with a perfect spot for Santa. Yup, nothing can possibly go wrong... until friends Rash and Tim break the decorations! But Scaredy is filled with the spirit of the holiday and happy to help his friends finish their Christmas shopping. (Unless they're shopping for Gary the germ?!) Prepare to get festive this Christmas with Scaredy and friends!
Date Published:2024

Scaredy is getting ready for Christmas ahead of time... WAY ahead of time (June). When December finally rolls around, Scaredy has everything in perfect red-and-green decorations, a perfect get-together planned (no parties!), perfectly personalized gifts for each of his friends, all the required permits for gingerbread-house construction (perfectly filled out) and, of course, a perfectly secured premises with a perfect spot for Santa. Yup, nothing can possibly go wrong... until friends Rash and Tim break the decorations! But Scaredy is filled with the spirit of the holiday and happy to help his friends finish their Christmas shopping. (Unless they're shopping for Gary the germ?!) Prepare to get festive this Christmas with Scaredy and friends!

Date Published:2024

Les emplois dans les petites municipalités canadiennes

Bell, Samantha.


Reproduction électronique. "Vrai nord"--Page du titre. Comprend un index. Petites municipalités, grandes occasions -- Le plein air -- Viens créer -- Le tour des municipalités. Discute de la variété d'emplois dans les petites villes du Canada.
Date Published:2018

Scaredy Squirrel at night

Watt, Mélanie, 1975-,


Exhausted due to lack of sleep because he wants to avoid having bad dreams, Scaredy Squirrel finally devises a Bad Dream Action Plan which includes a fire extinguisher to snuff out dragons and a fan to blast away ghosts.
Date Published:2009

Tariffs in Canada, explained


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Aired on February 12, 2025 Tariffs are in the news, and everyone seems upset about them. Well, everyone except for Donald Trump. But why? Tariffs are among the oldest forms of taxes. Since the Confederation, governments of different political parties have used them for different purposes. TVO Today’s John Michael McGrath walks you through a history of tariffs in this country — and explains why undoing free trade is more difficult than ever.
Date Published:2025

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Aired on February 12, 2025 Tariffs are in the news, and everyone seems upset about them. Well, everyone except for Donald Trump. But why? Tariffs are among the oldest forms of taxes. Since the Confederation, governments of different political parties have used them for different purposes. TVO Today’s John Michael McGrath walks you through a history of tariffs in this country — and explains why undoing free trade is more difficult than ever.

Date Published:2025

The Montreal Massacre : 30 Years On. February 2020


From the Curio channel: News in Review. On a cold December night 30 years ago, a man walked into Montreal's École Polytechnique, separated the men from the women and started shooting the women. Fourteen women died that day and 13 others were wounded. In a suicide note, the killer claimed he did it because he hated feminists, whom he held responsible for ruining his life. Thirty years on, the terrorist act is still considered the largest mass shooting in Canadian history. We look back on the events of that day and how they forever changed the lives of so many.
Date Published:2020

From the Curio channel: News in Review. On a cold December night 30 years ago, a man walked into Montreal's École Polytechnique, separated the men from the women and started shooting the women. Fourteen women died that day and 13 others were wounded. In a suicide note, the killer claimed he did it because he hated feminists, whom he held responsible for ruining his life. Thirty years on, the terrorist act is still considered the largest mass shooting in Canadian history. We look back on the events of that day and how they forever changed the lives of so many.

Date Published:2020

What is reconciliation?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Have you ever wondered what reconciliation is, and what it means for Indigenous people? This video breaks down the truth about Canada's history of residential schools, the TRC's 94 calls to action and how we can all be part of the journey to reconciliation. Warning: This video may be upsetting for some. Please watch with care.
Date Published:2022