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Amulet. 5, Prince of the elves /

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-


Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. And when she seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, she discovers that the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined.
Date Published:2012

Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. And when she seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, she discovers that the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined.

Date Published:2012

Canada's defence awakening : billions pledged, time running fast. January 2026


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Canada is hitting the gas on a huge military rebuild, pledging billions to modernize its forces in record time. After years of stalling, Ottawa is racing to upgrade everything from fighter jets to high-tech subs. But here's the catch: the system is bogged down in 'bureaucratic mud' and massive delays. With global tensions rising and pressure from the U.S. mounting, can Canada actually pull off this high-stakes glow-up? It's a race against time, tech, and old-school red tape to see if PM Carney succeeds.
Date Published:2026

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Canada is hitting the gas on a huge military rebuild, pledging billions to modernize its forces in record time. After years of stalling, Ottawa is racing to upgrade everything from fighter jets to high-tech subs. But here's the catch: the system is bogged down in 'bureaucratic mud' and massive delays. With global tensions rising and pressure from the U.S. mounting, can Canada actually pull off this high-stakes glow-up? It's a race against time, tech, and old-school red tape to see if PM Carney succeeds.

Date Published:2026

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns-- with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls-- but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Squished

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl!
Date Published:2023

Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl!

Date Published:2023

Hairstylist


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on October 15, 2030. Brody heads to a salon in Thornbury, Ontario to meet with Kasey, an experienced hairstylist who loves her skilled trade. Kasey shows Brody the ropes of being a hairstylist. They start by giving a client a cut before adding some colour and a blow-dry. It’s a fast-paced environment and Brody helps Kasey out, answering the phone and keeping clients happy. Brody shows his skills as he learns about the process of hair cutting and the reward of putting a smile on a client’s face.
Date Published:2024

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on October 15, 2030. Brody heads to a salon in Thornbury, Ontario to meet with Kasey, an experienced hairstylist who loves her skilled trade. Kasey shows Brody the ropes of being a hairstylist. They start by giving a client a cut before adding some colour and a blow-dry. It’s a fast-paced environment and Brody helps Kasey out, answering the phone and keeping clients happy. Brody shows his skills as he learns about the process of hair cutting and the reward of putting a smile on a client’s face.

Date Published:2024

Drug Kickbacks : Caught on Camera


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's illegal in Ontario and drives up the price of generic drugs across Canada. So why are pharmacists taking what are called rebates, which are like kickbacks, from some of the the largest drug suppliers in the world? We went undercover to find out. How much more are you paying for your generic prescription drugs than you should be?
Date Published:2019

Black Lives Matter Canada : A Call for Racial Equality. September 2020


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The death of George Floyd in May 2020 during an arrest in Minneapolis led to widespread protests across the U.S. and around the globe, with calls for an end to racial inequality and police violence against Black people. In Canada, thousands marched under the banner of Black Lives Matter, demanding an end to racism here too. Those protests highlighted the social injustices still prevalent in our police forces, corporations, even playgrounds. Will Floyd's death bring about much needed change here?
Date Published:2020

From the Curio channel: News in Review. The death of George Floyd in May 2020 during an arrest in Minneapolis led to widespread protests across the U.S. and around the globe, with calls for an end to racial inequality and police violence against Black people. In Canada, thousands marched under the banner of Black Lives Matter, demanding an end to racism here too. Those protests highlighted the social injustices still prevalent in our police forces, corporations, even playgrounds. Will Floyd's death bring about much needed change here?

Date Published:2020

Diary of a wimpy kid

Kinney, Jeff


Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

The power of protest : does it still make a difference? September 2025


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In a world saturated with social media, does old-fashioned protest still work? This video explores that question, using protests for Gaza as a case study. It features activist photographer Misan Harriman, who sees protesting as a type of "salvation" that fights despair. The video also explores how protests that seem to fail might actually be succeeding in the long run. It highlights the growing challenges protestors face, from new police powers to prison sentences, and examines how social media is a double-edged sword for activism. Find out what it may take to make a difference in your community or world.
Date Published:2025

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In a world saturated with social media, does old-fashioned protest still work? This video explores that question, using protests for Gaza as a case study. It features activist photographer Misan Harriman, who sees protesting as a type of "salvation" that fights despair. The video also explores how protests that seem to fail might actually be succeeding in the long run. It highlights the growing challenges protestors face, from new police powers to prison sentences, and examines how social media is a double-edged sword for activism. Find out what it may take to make a difference in your community or world.

Date Published:2025

Backpack


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on December 13, 2030. A backpack brags about its strength and durability until tragedy strikes.
Date Published:2024

Gnome is where your heart is

Lyall, Casey,


Eleven-year-old Lemon Peabody is certain that aliens visited her grandfather thirty years ago, but she is running out of time to prove it before Grandpa Walt's memory fades.
Date Published:2023

Canada's pipeline pivot : economic anxiety meets political reality. February 2026


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Canada is facing a massive showdown over a potential new oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have a deal to build the pipeline and boost the economy, which is struggling under U.S. tariffs. While 59% of Canadians now prioritize jobs over the environment, B.C. and Indigenous leaders are saying 'no way' to protect their lands and waters. Is this a win for national unity or an impossible project?
Date Published:2026

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Canada is facing a massive showdown over a potential new oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have a deal to build the pipeline and boost the economy, which is struggling under U.S. tariffs. While 59% of Canadians now prioritize jobs over the environment, B.C. and Indigenous leaders are saying 'no way' to protect their lands and waters. Is this a win for national unity or an impossible project?

Date Published:2026

T-shirt


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on December 13, 2030. A silent but communicative piece of clothing takes us through the lifecycle of fast fashion.
Date Published:2024

Chill out with ice


Feeling hot with intense emotion? Cool right down using Ice - a proven 'Mood Tool' that helps adolescents manage BIG feelings.
Date Published:2024

ChocoMimi

Sonoda, Konami.


Books read from right to left. Meet Choco and Mimi, best friends in the eighth grade. Choco is serious and reliable, while Mimi is silly and spoiled rotten--but they both have a flair for fashion.
Date Published:2009

Pokemon adventures : Diamond and Pearl : Platinum

Kusaka, Hidenori


"Original Japanese edition 'Pocket monster special' published by Shogakukan". Reads from right to left. Pokémon trainers Pearl and Diamond have a lifelong dream to star in a Pokémon comedy act, but somehow end up as bodyguards to a pampered rich girl on a quest to reach the peak of Mount Coronet.
Date Published:2011

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

The lesson Canada's historic building can learn from the Notre-Dame fire


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Some of Canada's oldest buildings are places of worship, much like Notre-Dame Cathedral. Montreal alone has 450 churches that date back to the 1800s or earlier. That history is far less cared for, and far more vulnerable than you might think.
Date Published:2019

Election 2020 : Battle for the U.S. Presidency. November 2020


From the Curio channel: News in Review. The U.S presidential election race is in its final days. It's been an unprecedented race, with Democrats and Republicans deeply divided across the country. It's taking place during a global pandemic that has seen more than 200,000 American lives lost. The president himself contracted and survived COVID-19 during the campaign. News In Review takes a look at some of the more contentious issues in the run-up to election day, from mail-in voting to replacing a Supreme Court judge. And we look at the candidates' styles and differences in their bid for the White House.
Date Published:2020

From the Curio channel: News in Review. The U.S presidential election race is in its final days. It's been an unprecedented race, with Democrats and Republicans deeply divided across the country. It's taking place during a global pandemic that has seen more than 200,000 American lives lost. The president himself contracted and survived COVID-19 during the campaign. News In Review takes a look at some of the more contentious issues in the run-up to election day, from mail-in voting to replacing a Supreme Court judge. And we look at the candidates' styles and differences in their bid for the White House.

Date Published:2020

Canada recognizes Palestine as a state. What does it take to be a state?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 21 that Canada is officially recognizing Palestine as a state. But what does it mean to be a state? CBC Kids News contributor Matthew Hines explains. Original broadcast: September 24, 2025.
Date Published:2025