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There's something in the water


The film premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and was released on Netflix on March 27, 2020. "Elliot Page and Gaycation collaborator Ian Daniel shift gears with the documentary There's Something in the Water, a disturbing and, frankly, terrifying portrait of ecological and social disasters in Page's native Nova Scotia. Based on Ingrid Waldron's incendiary study, the film follows Page as he travels to rural areas of the province that are plagued by toxic fallout from industrial development. As did Waldron, the filmmakers discover that these catastrophes have been precisely placed, all in remote, low income -- and very often Indigenous or Black -- communities. As the filmmakers observe, your postal code determines your health."--TIFF webpage
Date Published:2019

The film premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and was released on Netflix on March 27, 2020. "Elliot Page and Gaycation collaborator Ian Daniel shift gears with the documentary There's Something in the Water, a disturbing and, frankly, terrifying portrait of ecological and social disasters in Page's native Nova Scotia. Based on Ingrid Waldron's incendiary study, the film follows Page as he travels to rural areas of the province that are plagued by toxic fallout from industrial development. As did Waldron, the filmmakers discover that these catastrophes have been precisely placed, all in remote, low income -- and very often Indigenous or Black -- communities. As the filmmakers observe, your postal code determines your health."--TIFF webpage

Date Published:2019

Autumn fruits


Squirrel is distressed; she seems to be too late for collecting autumn fruits for the winter. Misho and Robin offer their help, but first they have to learn what the autumn fruits are. They find out about acorns, walnuts, hazelnuts and chestnuts and they're ready for the search. After a rocky start where a hedgehog is mistaken for a chestnut, Misho discovers a walnut tree. Squirrel is thrilled and very, very grateful. Mission accomplished.
Date Published:2016

Squirrel is distressed; she seems to be too late for collecting autumn fruits for the winter. Misho and Robin offer their help, but first they have to learn what the autumn fruits are. They find out about acorns, walnuts, hazelnuts and chestnuts and they're ready for the search. After a rocky start where a hedgehog is mistaken for a chestnut, Misho discovers a walnut tree. Squirrel is thrilled and very, very grateful. Mission accomplished.

Date Published:2016

No nuts for me!

Zevy, Aaron


Duration for read-aloud playback: 8 minutes. An engaging story told by a very active young boy who doesn't let his nut allergy get in the way of having fun.
Date Published:2002

Nuts


Find out how to crack a walnut with your bare hands, if it's true that some nuts are radioactive, and how peanut butter can get rid of sticky marks. From polishing your boots to making the perfect pecan pie, The Know It All Guide has all this and more on this fun, fact-filled show.
Date Published:2017

Fortune takers


Tarot cards, crystal balls and false readings are just some tools of the trade for mystics. An investigation by W5, the Toronto Star and Ryerson School of Journalism uncovers the staggering cost to those who were conned, in money and mental health, by fortune tellers and psychics.
Date Published:2016

Too good to be true?


Whoa, Ava got some e-mails that really look like scams! A scam is when somebody tries to trick you into something like giving them money or your personal information. Ava plays a scam- busting superhero in her song about how to recognize a scam and what to do about it.
Date Published:2022

Hunting giants


A thrill-seeking explorer wants to find and climb the biggest tree in Canada outside a logging community on the brink of collapse. Set in the formerly prosperous town of Port Renfrew, BC, this adventure documentary is told through the point-of-view of the residents, the local indigenous community, and a group of big tree climbers. Hunting Giants is a cinematic adventure into the old-growth rainforests of British Columbia that asks a question faced by resource communities around the world: extract profit until nothing remains or risk everything in pursuit of a more sustainable future?
Date Published:2017

A thrill-seeking explorer wants to find and climb the biggest tree in Canada outside a logging community on the brink of collapse. Set in the formerly prosperous town of Port Renfrew, BC, this adventure documentary is told through the point-of-view of the residents, the local indigenous community, and a group of big tree climbers. Hunting Giants is a cinematic adventure into the old-growth rainforests of British Columbia that asks a question faced by resource communities around the world: extract profit until nothing remains or risk everything in pursuit of a more sustainable future?

Date Published:2017

Same but different - Alexandra's story : Life with Down syndrome


Part of the International Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated collection of eight short documentary portraits, featuring children from across the UK with a range of differences, disabilities and medical conditions who explain “what it’s like to be me”. We meet Alexandra, a seven-year-old triplet who unlike her other two sisters has Down's Syndrome. We see how Alexandra's sisters, Felicia and Eleanor, play a big part in her life, helping her with everyday things.
Date Published:2015

Part of the International Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated collection of eight short documentary portraits, featuring children from across the UK with a range of differences, disabilities and medical conditions who explain “what it’s like to be me”. We meet Alexandra, a seven-year-old triplet who unlike her other two sisters has Down's Syndrome. We see how Alexandra's sisters, Felicia and Eleanor, play a big part in her life, helping her with everyday things.

Date Published:2015

Let's look at spring : a 4D book

Schuette, Sarah L., 1976-,


Includes index. "How do we know it's spring? The sun shines, and rain falls. Baby animals are born, and flowers bloom. This book shows young readers how to recognize the changes that happen in spring. Includes a video, which launches via a 4D app."
Date Published:2018

Let's look at fall : A 4D Book

Schuette, Sarah L., 1976-,


"A 4D book"--Cover. "How do we know it's fall? The weather is cooler, and the leaves change color. Crops are ready for harvest, and animals get ready for winter. This book shows young readers how to recognize the changes that happen in fall. Includes a video, which launchesvia a 4D app."--
Date Published:2018

Hedgie hide and seek


Pins and Nettie are playing a game of hide and seek but neither one of them like the pressure of being "it" - they both much prefer hiding. So, they come up with a new way to play the game that works for them. Lesson: Trying something with a friend first can be reassuring.
Date Published:2020

What is a profit in business?


Jamal's grandfather teaches him all about profit in business. Jamal has lots of questions - What is a profit? What makes a business successful? What elements do you need to consider to make a profit?
Date Published:2023

Bias and reliability


Learn how to spot bias information and how to find reliable information online.
Date Published:2016

Endangered energy : investigating the scarcity of fossil fuels

Iyer, Rani,


We need energy -- Meet the fossil fuels -- The effects of fossil fuels -- Saving energy, saving Earth. "Discusses what fossil fuels are, their importance to humans and to the ecosystem, how humans are harming them, and what can be done to protect them"--
Date Published:2014

Oil and Water : The Standoff at Standing Rock. February 2017


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In early 2016, the Dakota Access Pipeline was near completion when members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota began their protest. The line was to go under the Missouri River at Lake Oahe, next to the Standing Rock Reservation. Members claimed it would threaten their water. They gathered, at first by the hundreds and within months by the thousands. Clashes with law enforcement were inevitable. The protests drew international attention. Even celebrities stood in solidarity. The standoff at Standing Rock would eventually reshape the conversation for environmental projects that cross Native American lands.
Date Published:2017

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In early 2016, the Dakota Access Pipeline was near completion when members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota began their protest. The line was to go under the Missouri River at Lake Oahe, next to the Standing Rock Reservation. Members claimed it would threaten their water. They gathered, at first by the hundreds and within months by the thousands. Clashes with law enforcement were inevitable. The protests drew international attention. Even celebrities stood in solidarity. The standoff at Standing Rock would eventually reshape the conversation for environmental projects that cross Native American lands.

Date Published:2017

Same but different - Sophie's story : Life with Dyslexia


Part of the International Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated collection of eight short documentary portraits, featuring children from across the UK with a range of differences, disabilities and medical conditions who explain “what it’s like to be me”. Sophie is a nine-year-old girl who has dyslexia and struggles with reading and spelling. She talks about how she feels about the condition and how she finds ways to do things differently.
Date Published:2015

Part of the International Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated collection of eight short documentary portraits, featuring children from across the UK with a range of differences, disabilities and medical conditions who explain “what it’s like to be me”. Sophie is a nine-year-old girl who has dyslexia and struggles with reading and spelling. She talks about how she feels about the condition and how she finds ways to do things differently.

Date Published:2015

Amy Mound : wildcrafting entrepreneur


Owner/Creator of a successful wildcrafting business called Laughing Lichen, Amy Mound wanted to pursue her passion for foraging and living off the land in Canada's Northwest Territories. Founded in 2011, Mound now trains and hires women with great energy, supporting local businesses found in isolated parts of Canada. Northern/Her offers us a glimpse into the life of Mound's labour of love, as she shares her innovative, sustainable and educational business that has flourished through its foraging.
Date Published:2020

Owner/Creator of a successful wildcrafting business called Laughing Lichen, Amy Mound wanted to pursue her passion for foraging and living off the land in Canada's Northwest Territories. Founded in 2011, Mound now trains and hires women with great energy, supporting local businesses found in isolated parts of Canada. Northern/Her offers us a glimpse into the life of Mound's labour of love, as she shares her innovative, sustainable and educational business that has flourished through its foraging.

Date Published:2020

Equinoxes


Twice a year, the Earth experiences an equinox - a remarkable cosmic event where day and night are of equal length, all over the world.
Date Published:2023

Same but different - Alisha's story : Living with asthma


Part of the International Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated collection of eight short documentary portraits, featuring children from across the UK with a range of differences, disabilities and medical conditions who explain “what it’s like to be me”. Alisha is a nine-year-old girl with asthma. She talks about how it affects her life and the things she finds difficult. Alisha's asthma is a serious medical condition and an attack can be fatal.
Date Published:2015

Part of the International Emmy Award winning and BAFTA nominated collection of eight short documentary portraits, featuring children from across the UK with a range of differences, disabilities and medical conditions who explain “what it’s like to be me”. Alisha is a nine-year-old girl with asthma. She talks about how it affects her life and the things she finds difficult. Alisha's asthma is a serious medical condition and an attack can be fatal.

Date Published:2015

The Last Best West


Link to Critical Digital Literacy Education Guide available under Additional info tag. At the turn of the century, many Black families in Oklahoma wanted to escape the state’s racial violence and discrimination for a new start in Canada’s “Last Best West.” The Canadian government, however, didn’t want them to settle in those vast, fertile western provinces. To stem the tide of Black immigration, the government began a secret campaign of disinformation. Uncovering this deception from 1911 can help us think.
Date Published:2019

Link to Critical Digital Literacy Education Guide available under Additional info tag. At the turn of the century, many Black families in Oklahoma wanted to escape the state’s racial violence and discrimination for a new start in Canada’s “Last Best West.” The Canadian government, however, didn’t want them to settle in those vast, fertile western provinces. To stem the tide of Black immigration, the government began a secret campaign of disinformation. Uncovering this deception from 1911 can help us think.

Date Published:2019