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The 1950s


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The affluent 1950s arrive. Like many others, the Campuses are riding the '50s wave of post-war prosperity. They enjoy a number of firsts - new kitchen gadgets, dining out at a restaurant and dinner in front of the TV. Meanwhile, mom Tristan continues to struggle with restrictive gender roles and the pressure for domestic perfection.
Date Published:2018

Wind farms


This video is a breezy exploration of wind energy, delving into the workings, benefits, and environmental impact of wind farms. From towering turbines to renewable power generation, we're about to uncover the essential facts that make wind farms a key player in sustainable energy solutions. It's a celebration of clean energy, turbine turns, and the wind's potential to power a greener world!
Date Published:2023

Sisters of the snake

Nanua, Sarena.


Princess Rani longs for a chance to escape her gilded cage and prove herself. Ria is a street urchin, stealing just to keep herself alive. When these two lives collide, everything turns on its head: because Ria and Rani, orphan and royal, are unmistakably identical. A deal is struck to switch places—but danger lurks in both worlds, and to save their home, thief and princess must work together. Or watch it all fall into ruin.
Date Published:2021

Princess Rani longs for a chance to escape her gilded cage and prove herself. Ria is a street urchin, stealing just to keep herself alive. When these two lives collide, everything turns on its head: because Ria and Rani, orphan and royal, are unmistakably identical. A deal is struck to switch places—but danger lurks in both worlds, and to save their home, thief and princess must work together. Or watch it all fall into ruin.

Date Published:2021

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

Stinetinglers : all new stories by the master of scary tales

Stine, R. L.,


"A collection of [ten] scary short stories by R. L. Stine, each one introduced by the [author]"--Back cover.
Date Published:2023

A bucket of stars

Rosen, Suri,


It’s the summer of 2003 and thirteen-year-old astronomer Noah Cooper has just moved to Queensport, a small town with a vast amateur sky full of stars. There he meets Tara Dhillon, a lonely girl and aspiring filmmaker. When the two team up to produce an astronomy movie and enter a film contest, they discover a secret plan to turn their rural hamlet into a huge subdivision. Noah and Tara must use their unique skills to identify the culprits who plan on paving over the historic county ― and try to save the infinite beauty of the stars. As if that’s not enough to have at stake, Noah needs to win the prize money to buy a new telescope for his unemployed father ― an ex-astronomer who’s almost given up on the stars, as well as life on earth.
Date Published:2023

It’s the summer of 2003 and thirteen-year-old astronomer Noah Cooper has just moved to Queensport, a small town with a vast amateur sky full of stars. There he meets Tara Dhillon, a lonely girl and aspiring filmmaker. When the two team up to produce an astronomy movie and enter a film contest, they discover a secret plan to turn their rural hamlet into a huge subdivision. Noah and Tara must use their unique skills to identify the culprits who plan on paving over the historic county ― and try to save the infinite beauty of the stars. As if that’s not enough to have at stake, Noah needs to win the prize money to buy a new telescope for his unemployed father ― an ex-astronomer who’s almost given up on the stars, as well as life on earth.

Date Published:2023

Macca the alpaca

Cosgrove, Matt,


When Macca runs into a llama who tries to bully him, he uses his brains and his kindness to teach the llama some important lessons.
Date Published:2020

Tsá Tué Biosphere Reserve, NT: Striking Balance Series 2.


Troubled by a history of uranium mining, the Sahtu Dene of Great Bear Lake, NWT, create North America's largest biosphere reserve to protect its pristine waters for all of humanity. At the edge of the Arctic Circle, Sahtu Lake (Great Bear Lake) is earth's largest remaining fully functioning cold fresh-water ecosystem. This lake was spared the environmental impacts of colonization with no commercial logging, fishing, mining, or hunting, until in 1942 it became one of the first sources of uranium ore in North America. Until 1960 mine workers extracted uranium not knowing about its toxicity. Some 740,000 tonnes of tailings were dumped into the lake. Residential schools robbed children of their culture, and hunting was outlawed for the Dene. In the Dene legend of The Waterheart, a man finds Tudza, a heart that gives life to the lake. Sahtuot'ine negotiations led to the 1993 Sahtu Dene and Métis Land Claim Agreement, and self-government in 2016. The Great Bear Watershed was declared a UN Biosphere Reserve, the first ever created by an indigenous community. Déline is a fly-in community with expensive groceries; "country foods" are critical to the health, well-being and independence of the Sahtu. Traditional environmental management practices govern their ways, and elders are teaching ancestral skills, spiritual respect for the ecosystem and their native language to the youth. Stewardship of the lake has its challenges. Sportfishing depleted the lake trout population so catch and release sports fishing has taken its place. When fish are dissected for scientific study, they are used later as food. Climate change is clearly affecting the lake ecosystem, but the unique interspecies diversity of its fish indicates that they might adapt. Cleanup of former mine sites is critical to the lake's health. What they have accomplished here is impressive, and trained Guardians will truly know the land and understand the importance of the water.
Date Published:2020

Troubled by a history of uranium mining, the Sahtu Dene of Great Bear Lake, NWT, create North America's largest biosphere reserve to protect its pristine waters for all of humanity. At the edge of the Arctic Circle, Sahtu Lake (Great Bear Lake) is earth's largest remaining fully functioning cold fresh-water ecosystem. This lake was spared the environmental impacts of colonization with no commercial logging, fishing, mining, or hunting, until in 1942 it became one of the first sources of uranium ore in North America. Until 1960 mine workers extracted uranium not knowing about its toxicity. Some 740,000 tonnes of tailings were dumped into the lake. Residential schools robbed children of their culture, and hunting was outlawed for the Dene. In the Dene legend of The Waterheart, a man finds Tudza, a heart that gives life to the lake. Sahtuot'ine negotiations led to the 1993 Sahtu Dene and Métis Land Claim Agreement, and self-government in 2016. The Great Bear Watershed was declared a UN Biosphere Reserve, the first ever created by an indigenous community. Déline is a fly-in community with expensive groceries; "country foods" are critical to the health, well-being and independence of the Sahtu. Traditional environmental management practices govern their ways, and elders are teaching ancestral skills, spiritual respect for the ecosystem and their native language to the youth. Stewardship of the lake has its challenges. Sportfishing depleted the lake trout population so catch and release sports fishing has taken its place. When fish are dissected for scientific study, they are used later as food. Climate change is clearly affecting the lake ecosystem, but the unique interspecies diversity of its fish indicates that they might adapt. Cleanup of former mine sites is critical to the lake's health. What they have accomplished here is impressive, and trained Guardians will truly know the land and understand the importance of the water.

Date Published:2020

How to catch a unicorn

Wallace, Adam,


Can you catch the unicorn? You'll have to use your brain. So set your traps and prep your team to pet that rainbow mane!
Date Published:2019

No fixed address

Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin.


Felix Knuttson, twelve, is an endearing kid with an incredible brain for trivia. His mom Astrid is loving but unreliable; she can't hold onto a job, or a home. When they lose their apartment in Vancouver, they move into a camper van, just for August, till Astrid finds a job. September comes, they're still in the van; Felix must keep "home" a secret and give a fake address in order to enroll in school. Luckily, he finds true friends. As the weeks pass and life becomes grim, he struggles not to let anyone know how precarious his situation is. When he gets to compete on a national quiz show, Felix is determined to win -- the cash prize will bring them a home. Their luck is about to change! But what happens is not at all what Felix expected.
Date Published:2020

Felix Knuttson, twelve, is an endearing kid with an incredible brain for trivia. His mom Astrid is loving but unreliable; she can't hold onto a job, or a home. When they lose their apartment in Vancouver, they move into a camper van, just for August, till Astrid finds a job. September comes, they're still in the van; Felix must keep "home" a secret and give a fake address in order to enroll in school. Luckily, he finds true friends. As the weeks pass and life becomes grim, he struggles not to let anyone know how precarious his situation is. When he gets to compete on a national quiz show, Felix is determined to win -- the cash prize will bring them a home. Their luck is about to change! But what happens is not at all what Felix expected.

Date Published:2020

Love, Hate and Propaganda, The Cold War : Cracks in the Wall (Part 3 of 4)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Berlin becomes the Cold War under a microscope - East and West in close quarters battle about ideology, but it's also a contest about who has the best music. In the hope of eclipsing the popularity of Western rock stars, East German authorities manufacture their own pop star. Frank Schöbel can't compete with the appeal of the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, but with the Communist propaganda machine handling his career, he's guaranteed some type of success. The Soviet Union hands the West a propaganda triumph when their tanks invade Czechoslovakia in 1968. But the US government is waging its own war against protest as the Vietnam War spirals out of control. The two powers again face off in space, as the Soviets send the first man into orbit. That triumphant first is followed by the first woman into orbit. The Americans are left scrambling but finally in 1969 Neil Armstrong makes "one giant leap for mankind" as he sets foot on the moon. In this era, even a gentlemanly game of chess turns into a high-stakes propaganda battle.
Date Published:2011

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Berlin becomes the Cold War under a microscope - East and West in close quarters battle about ideology, but it's also a contest about who has the best music. In the hope of eclipsing the popularity of Western rock stars, East German authorities manufacture their own pop star. Frank Schöbel can't compete with the appeal of the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, but with the Communist propaganda machine handling his career, he's guaranteed some type of success. The Soviet Union hands the West a propaganda triumph when their tanks invade Czechoslovakia in 1968. But the US government is waging its own war against protest as the Vietnam War spirals out of control. The two powers again face off in space, as the Soviets send the first man into orbit. That triumphant first is followed by the first woman into orbit. The Americans are left scrambling but finally in 1969 Neil Armstrong makes "one giant leap for mankind" as he sets foot on the moon. In this era, even a gentlemanly game of chess turns into a high-stakes propaganda battle.

Date Published:2011

Plastic people


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Microplastics are everywhere. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki joins science journalist Ziya Tong for an investigation into our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Original broadcast: March 20, 2025.
Date Published:2025

Go, dog. Go!

Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)


"This special edition was printed for Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. (for distribution on behalf of Kohl's Cares, LLC, it's wholly owned subsidiary) by Random House Children's Books, Inc."--Title page verso. A vocabulary-building story about dogs engaged in every imaginable type of activity.
Date Published:1989

Mel ge' gi' nut Epit : Strong Woman Song


The Strong Woman Song has been revamped to grab the attention of our younger generations to draw attention and awareness to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. The video highlights young Mi'gmaq women from Gesgapegiag. Biography: Naomi Condo, a Mi'gmaq from the community of Gesgapegiag, is the mother of two children. She draws inspiration and strength from her parents. She loves to be physically active, aspires to revitalize and promote the Aboriginal way of life, and is dedicated to fighting violence against women, children and elders. Naomi has already made four films with Wapikoni Mobile. Mi'kmaq lyrics with English text introduction and conclusion.
Date Published:2015

The Strong Woman Song has been revamped to grab the attention of our younger generations to draw attention and awareness to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. The video highlights young Mi'gmaq women from Gesgapegiag. Biography: Naomi Condo, a Mi'gmaq from the community of Gesgapegiag, is the mother of two children. She draws inspiration and strength from her parents. She loves to be physically active, aspires to revitalize and promote the Aboriginal way of life, and is dedicated to fighting violence against women, children and elders. Naomi has already made four films with Wapikoni Mobile. Mi'kmaq lyrics with English text introduction and conclusion.

Date Published:2015

World of Emily Windsnap : Shona finds her voice

Kessler, Liz,


Emily Windsnap's best friend, Shona Silkfin, is a mermaid who loves to sing but only when she is by herself. So when Shiprock School announces a talent show whose winner will have the honor of meeting King Neptune, everyone is excited to perform--except Shona, who is too nervous to sign up. But when Emily overhears her friend singing, she's amazed by Shona's beautiful voice. With Emily's encouragement, Shona decides to enter the talent show--and when she anxiously takes the stage, Shona knows that her best friend is cheering her on, giving her the courage to sing loud and proud in front of everyone, even the King of the Oceans.
Date Published:2022

Emily Windsnap's best friend, Shona Silkfin, is a mermaid who loves to sing but only when she is by herself. So when Shiprock School announces a talent show whose winner will have the honor of meeting King Neptune, everyone is excited to perform--except Shona, who is too nervous to sign up. But when Emily overhears her friend singing, she's amazed by Shona's beautiful voice. With Emily's encouragement, Shona decides to enter the talent show--and when she anxiously takes the stage, Shona knows that her best friend is cheering her on, giving her the courage to sing loud and proud in front of everyone, even the King of the Oceans.

Date Published:2022

Emily's big discovery

Kessler, Liz,


Emily Windsnap doesn't know how to swim. Her mother has always cautioned her to stay out of the water. But it's hard to make friends at the beach when everyone else is having fun in the waves! So when swimming lessons start at school, Emily is excited to finally have the chance to learn. Standing beside the pool, she feels the water calling her, but when she jumps in, she gets a strange, kind of scary sensation ... like her legs are stuck together. Eager to figure out what's happening, Emily later dives into the sea. She gets that weird feeling again, but this time she looks down to see that her legs are gone--replaced by a shiny, beautiful tail!
Date Published:2022

Emily Windsnap doesn't know how to swim. Her mother has always cautioned her to stay out of the water. But it's hard to make friends at the beach when everyone else is having fun in the waves! So when swimming lessons start at school, Emily is excited to finally have the chance to learn. Standing beside the pool, she feels the water calling her, but when she jumps in, she gets a strange, kind of scary sensation ... like her legs are stuck together. Eager to figure out what's happening, Emily later dives into the sea. She gets that weird feeling again, but this time she looks down to see that her legs are gone--replaced by a shiny, beautiful tail!

Date Published:2022

Min and Dad

Filewych, Karen. 1952-


Phase 2, set 001-02.
Date Published:2021

The door of no return

Alexander, Kwame.


Young Kofi lives and dreams on the banks of the river Offin. He loves these things above all else: his family, the fireside tales of his father's father, a girl named Ama, and, of course, swimming. It is in the river that he feels invincible and where he thinks he can finally prove himself in a race against his schoolyard rival. But the river also holds dark secrets that Kofi will soon discover. Told never to venture there after nightfall but never told why, Kofi seeks his own answres. One night is all it takes to transform a life. As his world turns upside down, Kofi ends up on a harrowing journey that steals him away from everything he loves.
Date Published:2022

Young Kofi lives and dreams on the banks of the river Offin. He loves these things above all else: his family, the fireside tales of his father's father, a girl named Ama, and, of course, swimming. It is in the river that he feels invincible and where he thinks he can finally prove himself in a race against his schoolyard rival. But the river also holds dark secrets that Kofi will soon discover. Told never to venture there after nightfall but never told why, Kofi seeks his own answres. One night is all it takes to transform a life. As his world turns upside down, Kofi ends up on a harrowing journey that steals him away from everything he loves.

Date Published:2022

Teens make history as first graduates from small community


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Three teenagers have made history as the first graduates from a small community in the Northwest Territories. The students from Ulukhaktok, a hamlet with a population of 400, successfully obtained all their high school credits and will be going on to post-secondary education, thanks in large part to distance learning. CBC News takes a look at how the groundbreaking moment was made possible.
Date Published:2018

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Three teenagers have made history as the first graduates from a small community in the Northwest Territories. The students from Ulukhaktok, a hamlet with a population of 400, successfully obtained all their high school credits and will be going on to post-secondary education, thanks in large part to distance learning. CBC News takes a look at how the groundbreaking moment was made possible.

Date Published:2018

Fireflies


In this episode, we're shining the light on fireflies! Tonight, Chloe and Housten work into the night at Rouge National Urban Park alongside Aaron from the University of Guelph. Together they'll get an up-close look at our firefly friends and see how they make their light, with the adventure wrapping up with a firefly light show! Come along and learn the science behind these pollinating pals' magical glow!
Date Published:2021

In this episode, we're shining the light on fireflies! Tonight, Chloe and Housten work into the night at Rouge National Urban Park alongside Aaron from the University of Guelph. Together they'll get an up-close look at our firefly friends and see how they make their light, with the adventure wrapping up with a firefly light show! Come along and learn the science behind these pollinating pals' magical glow!

Date Published:2021