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Out of England, into France


In this episode viewers will gain an understanding of the events surrounding the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944, including the preparations, the airborne operations, and the experiences of the soldiers involved. It highlights the bravery and sacrifices of the British, Canadian, and American troops who took part in the invasion, and the importance of securing key bridges and silencing German defences. The video also discusses the modern-day commemorations and re-enactments of the D-Day landings, with veterans and enthusiasts coming together to honour the memory of those who fought and died. This episode provides a detailed and moving account of one of the most significant military operations of the Second World War.
Date Published:2025

In this episode viewers will gain an understanding of the events surrounding the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944, including the preparations, the airborne operations, and the experiences of the soldiers involved. It highlights the bravery and sacrifices of the British, Canadian, and American troops who took part in the invasion, and the importance of securing key bridges and silencing German defences. The video also discusses the modern-day commemorations and re-enactments of the D-Day landings, with veterans and enthusiasts coming together to honour the memory of those who fought and died. This episode provides a detailed and moving account of one of the most significant military operations of the Second World War.

Date Published:2025

Shared urban spaces: sharing our habitat


Sharing Our Habitat includes a video series and lessons for grades 4 to 11, on species at risk (SAR) in southern Ontario. Each episode features our young investigators learning about a particular ecosystem and the species that rely on it. They formulate key questions, then interview species experts, Aboriginal elders, landowners, and volunteers, on why species are at risk, and why people should care and what they can do. Each episode also features the hosts assisting with a recovery project. Lesson plans and Our Incredible World website available under Additional Info tag. In this final episode, our investigators are assigned to look to their own habitat to find species at risk. Charlie, now a dedicated member of the team, suggests bats. Jack’s in favour û finally a species worthy to star in his horror film. All three go on this adventure that takes them into the depths of a nearby bat cave. They also meet with an urban planner who explains what she does to ensure that urban spaces leave room for the needs of wild species. Determined to also do their best to help wild species, the team comes up with a brilliant plan.
Date Published:2019

Sharing Our Habitat includes a video series and lessons for grades 4 to 11, on species at risk (SAR) in southern Ontario. Each episode features our young investigators learning about a particular ecosystem and the species that rely on it. They formulate key questions, then interview species experts, Aboriginal elders, landowners, and volunteers, on why species are at risk, and why people should care and what they can do. Each episode also features the hosts assisting with a recovery project. Lesson plans and Our Incredible World website available under Additional Info tag. In this final episode, our investigators are assigned to look to their own habitat to find species at risk. Charlie, now a dedicated member of the team, suggests bats. Jack’s in favour û finally a species worthy to star in his horror film. All three go on this adventure that takes them into the depths of a nearby bat cave. They also meet with an urban planner who explains what she does to ensure that urban spaces leave room for the needs of wild species. Determined to also do their best to help wild species, the team comes up with a brilliant plan.

Date Published:2019

Coyote vs. field mouse

Rose, Simon, 1961-


How does a coyote hunt a field mouse? How does a mouse defend themselves from their predator? Discover the habits, diets and appearances of both predator and prey.
Date Published:2024

What is online banking?


Is Jamal's mother a magician, how does she pay for things with her phone? Jamal explores different methods of online banking - What is online banking? What devices can you use? Is it safe?
Date Published:2023

Luca - Montreal, Quebec: Raven's Quest Series, Season 3.


Luca is a 10-year-old boy who is Algonquin from the Timiskaming First Nation. He lives in Montreal, Quebec. He shows us his hand drum that has both his English and traditional names on it. Luca and his best friend Jonah are on the swim team together, and love learning how to race in the pool. He got a trophy for "Most Improved," that he shows us in his room. He also shows us his hockey medals and his mini-chicken farm! After he introduces us to his family, he explains his very special job - he's in charge of all the smudging. He demonstrates with his shell, feather and sage before his sister Sophianne performs a tobacco ceremony. Luca also loves to play video games, and makes online video tutorials to share all his tips and tricks. He's got a pretty cool set-up! Luca, Jonah and Sophianne take an ice-cream break, and then back home he'll show us the wood carving he's doing! Luca's special word is "makwa" which means "bear" in the Algonquin language.
Date Published:2022

Luca is a 10-year-old boy who is Algonquin from the Timiskaming First Nation. He lives in Montreal, Quebec. He shows us his hand drum that has both his English and traditional names on it. Luca and his best friend Jonah are on the swim team together, and love learning how to race in the pool. He got a trophy for "Most Improved," that he shows us in his room. He also shows us his hockey medals and his mini-chicken farm! After he introduces us to his family, he explains his very special job - he's in charge of all the smudging. He demonstrates with his shell, feather and sage before his sister Sophianne performs a tobacco ceremony. Luca also loves to play video games, and makes online video tutorials to share all his tips and tricks. He's got a pretty cool set-up! Luca, Jonah and Sophianne take an ice-cream break, and then back home he'll show us the wood carving he's doing! Luca's special word is "makwa" which means "bear" in the Algonquin language.

Date Published:2022

Record of service. 5, Afghanistan


Canadian Contributions to International Peace and Security explores Canadian military contributions to the global community through 15 testimonies from Canadian veterans of the Second World War, Korean War, Cold War, peace missions and the war in Afghanistan.
Date Published:2025

Just call me Joe

Wishinsky, Frieda


Electronic reproduction. The year is 1909 and Joseph has just immigrated to the United States from Russia. He thinks that life in New York City will be wonderful, but he has not bargained for the challenges of learning English and of resisting the pressures to skip school, steal and fight to earn a place among the boys in his neighbourhood. Just Call Me Joe presents a full picture of life in New York City for the working poor. Anna, Joe's older sister, struggles to cope with the terrible factory conditions of the time. Aunt Sophie must take in boarders to make ends meet. And Joseph must both accept change and remain true to himself in a new city with new challenges.
Date Published:2003

Electronic reproduction. The year is 1909 and Joseph has just immigrated to the United States from Russia. He thinks that life in New York City will be wonderful, but he has not bargained for the challenges of learning English and of resisting the pressures to skip school, steal and fight to earn a place among the boys in his neighbourhood. Just Call Me Joe presents a full picture of life in New York City for the working poor. Anna, Joe's older sister, struggles to cope with the terrible factory conditions of the time. Aunt Sophie must take in boarders to make ends meet. And Joseph must both accept change and remain true to himself in a new city with new challenges.

Date Published:2003

Farah rocks summer break

Darraj, Susan Muaddi.


Title proper from title frame. "Eleven-year-old Farah spends much of her summer trying to earn money to attend an enrichment camp at her new school, but someone is sabotaging her by taking down her fliers. Includes glossaries and instructions for growing crystals"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Superhero pollinator


Did we mention that bats aren't actually blind? Or that without them Housten wouldn't have his favourite fruit - pineapple! It's true! Chloe and Housten head over to Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls to spend the day with bat-specialist Veronica Jackson and the Egyptian Fruit Bats colony. There's lots to do to keep these superhero pollinators fed and happy as the Pollinators discover all of the special powers these superhero pollinators possess.
Date Published:2021

Did we mention that bats aren't actually blind? Or that without them Housten wouldn't have his favourite fruit - pineapple! It's true! Chloe and Housten head over to Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls to spend the day with bat-specialist Veronica Jackson and the Egyptian Fruit Bats colony. There's lots to do to keep these superhero pollinators fed and happy as the Pollinators discover all of the special powers these superhero pollinators possess.

Date Published:2021

Family independence initiative


FII (Family Independence Initiative) invests in low-income families across the US, trusting that they can transition out of poverty on their own. CEO and Founder Jesus Gerena tells us about what it means to "start with strengths".
Date Published:2018

Amazing Animals : The Bat (Episode 2)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. With over 1,400 species around the world, they're the only mammal that can fly! Meet the bat!
Date Published:2023

Women and minimum wage


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. One hundred years after Canada introduced a minimum wage, it's mostly women still stuck at the bottom of the income ladder. And while some call recent minimum wage hikes a good thing, others call them job killers.
Date Published:2018

The forgotten Navy : the Merchant Navy in the Second World War


Unofficially known as the "Fourth Arm of the Services," the Merchant Navy endured serious threats from mines, aircraft, surface raiders, and a particularly vicious German U-boat blockade, all while having a limited means of self-defense. In this new Memory Project video, two Merchant Navy veterans share their stories of crossing the Atlantic to deliver vital goods to the war effort and the long fight to get their proper recognition. During the Second World War, Canadian merchant vessels made 25,343 voyages from North America to Britain, carrying nearly 165 million tons of military and civilian supplies. Canadian Rear Admiral Leonard Murray, who commanded the Canadian Northwest Atlantic theatre during the war, said "the Battle of the Atlantic was not won by any navy or air force, it was won by the courage, fortitude and determination of the British and Allied Merchant Navy." Since 2003, September 3 has been recognized as Merchant Navy Veterans Day by the federal government.
Date Published:2024

Unofficially known as the "Fourth Arm of the Services," the Merchant Navy endured serious threats from mines, aircraft, surface raiders, and a particularly vicious German U-boat blockade, all while having a limited means of self-defense. In this new Memory Project video, two Merchant Navy veterans share their stories of crossing the Atlantic to deliver vital goods to the war effort and the long fight to get their proper recognition. During the Second World War, Canadian merchant vessels made 25,343 voyages from North America to Britain, carrying nearly 165 million tons of military and civilian supplies. Canadian Rear Admiral Leonard Murray, who commanded the Canadian Northwest Atlantic theatre during the war, said "the Battle of the Atlantic was not won by any navy or air force, it was won by the courage, fortitude and determination of the British and Allied Merchant Navy." Since 2003, September 3 has been recognized as Merchant Navy Veterans Day by the federal government.

Date Published:2024

The Pearson Gold Heist : Where Did the Missing Millions Go?. January 2025


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In April 2023, Toronto Pearson International Airport became the scene of a daring heist straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Over 400 kilograms of gold - worth tens of millions of dollars - vanished without a trace. Even after police charged nine men in connection with the heist, much of the stolen gold remains unaccounted for, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.
Date Published:2025

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In April 2023, Toronto Pearson International Airport became the scene of a daring heist straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Over 400 kilograms of gold - worth tens of millions of dollars - vanished without a trace. Even after police charged nine men in connection with the heist, much of the stolen gold remains unaccounted for, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.

Date Published:2025

Why invade?


Episode 1 of the documentary series "The Last Great Crusade" offers a detailed account of the planning and execution of the D-Day landings in Normandy during World War II. It describes the events leading up to the invasion, including the rise of Nazi Germany, the evacuation of British troops at Dunkirk, and the entry of the United States into the war. The immense logistical challenges faced by the Allies in preparing for the invasion, such as amassing troops, vehicles, and supplies across the English Channel are highlighted. Viewers will gain an understanding of the importance of the D-Day landings in turning the tide of the war and liberating Europe from Nazi occupation, and the sacrifices made by the soldiers who participated in this historic event.
Date Published:2025

Episode 1 of the documentary series "The Last Great Crusade" offers a detailed account of the planning and execution of the D-Day landings in Normandy during World War II. It describes the events leading up to the invasion, including the rise of Nazi Germany, the evacuation of British troops at Dunkirk, and the entry of the United States into the war. The immense logistical challenges faced by the Allies in preparing for the invasion, such as amassing troops, vehicles, and supplies across the English Channel are highlighted. Viewers will gain an understanding of the importance of the D-Day landings in turning the tide of the war and liberating Europe from Nazi occupation, and the sacrifices made by the soldiers who participated in this historic event.

Date Published:2025

The ear


Sound is produced by sound waves, which is compressed air travelling through the air at different pressures. Our ear can receive the sound waves and convert them into electrical signals, telling us what we hear. This film is about the ear and our sense of hearing. We will peek in through the ear and take a look behind the eardrum and follow the tiny bones, the hammer, the anvil, the stirrup, and then finally reach the cochlea, which sends the signals further through the hearing nerve, all the way up to the brain, which then interpret what we hear. Finally we will take a look at the balance organ, also located in the ear. We will explain that it allows us to stand up and keep our balance, and that it contains tiny tubes filled with viscous fluid, and also that our sense of balance can make some of us experience motion sickness.
Date Published:2020

Sound is produced by sound waves, which is compressed air travelling through the air at different pressures. Our ear can receive the sound waves and convert them into electrical signals, telling us what we hear. This film is about the ear and our sense of hearing. We will peek in through the ear and take a look behind the eardrum and follow the tiny bones, the hammer, the anvil, the stirrup, and then finally reach the cochlea, which sends the signals further through the hearing nerve, all the way up to the brain, which then interpret what we hear. Finally we will take a look at the balance organ, also located in the ear. We will explain that it allows us to stand up and keep our balance, and that it contains tiny tubes filled with viscous fluid, and also that our sense of balance can make some of us experience motion sickness.

Date Published:2020

Crystal clear


Luna's family is camping near the Krishna River in India. When Jupiter thinks he's discovered a diamond, which turns out to be a crystal instead, the trio gets to wondering...why are diamonds so special? Learning Objectives: Explore the reasons why diamonds are considered so special and valuable.
Date Published:2019

Hide and seek


Codie is eager to play "Hide and Seek" only he keeps seeking too quickly. When Mia reprograms the code with a "Wait" block, Codie finally gives his friends enough time to hide. Code Lesson: Debugging
Date Published:2024

Dawson City Gold Rush


Gold was discovered in 1896 in the creeks of a native fishing camp at the junction of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers and this caused what was known as the Klondike Gold Rush. Termed the "Paris of the North" Dawson City was the largest city west of Winnipeg, 40,000 at its peak with telephone service, running water and steam heat. Elaborate hotels, theatres and dance halls were erected, and Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $25,000 for a public library in 1903. The town was staked out by Joe Ladue and named after George M. Dawson, Director of the Geological Survey of Canada, who explored the region in 1887. In 1899 the Gold Rush was over and 8000 people left Dawson that summer. By 1902 the city only numbered 5000 and Dawson was officially an incorporated city. The "Dawson City Gold Rush" song, written and performed by Scott McLeod, is the sound track for this animated drawings video.
Date Published:2025

Gold was discovered in 1896 in the creeks of a native fishing camp at the junction of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers and this caused what was known as the Klondike Gold Rush. Termed the "Paris of the North" Dawson City was the largest city west of Winnipeg, 40,000 at its peak with telephone service, running water and steam heat. Elaborate hotels, theatres and dance halls were erected, and Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $25,000 for a public library in 1903. The town was staked out by Joe Ladue and named after George M. Dawson, Director of the Geological Survey of Canada, who explored the region in 1887. In 1899 the Gold Rush was over and 8000 people left Dawson that summer. By 1902 the city only numbered 5000 and Dawson was officially an incorporated city. The "Dawson City Gold Rush" song, written and performed by Scott McLeod, is the sound track for this animated drawings video.

Date Published:2025

(S)kin

Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,


Fifteen-year-old Marisol is the daughter of a soucouyant. Every new moon, she sheds her skin like the many women before her, shifting into a fireball witch who must fly into the night and slowly sip from the lives of others to sustain her own. While Marisol hoped they would leave their old traditions behind when they emigrated from the islands, she knows this will never happen while she remains ensnared by the one person who keeps her chained to her magical past -- her mother. Seventeen-year-old Genevieve is a newly minted older half sister of twins. When a new nanny arrives to help with the twins, a family secret connecting her to Marisol is revealed, and Gen begins to find answers to questions she hasn't even thought to ask. But the girls soon discover that the very skin keeping their flames locked beneath the surface may be more explosive to the relationships around them than any ancient magic.
Date Published:2025

Fifteen-year-old Marisol is the daughter of a soucouyant. Every new moon, she sheds her skin like the many women before her, shifting into a fireball witch who must fly into the night and slowly sip from the lives of others to sustain her own. While Marisol hoped they would leave their old traditions behind when they emigrated from the islands, she knows this will never happen while she remains ensnared by the one person who keeps her chained to her magical past -- her mother. Seventeen-year-old Genevieve is a newly minted older half sister of twins. When a new nanny arrives to help with the twins, a family secret connecting her to Marisol is revealed, and Gen begins to find answers to questions she hasn't even thought to ask. But the girls soon discover that the very skin keeping their flames locked beneath the surface may be more explosive to the relationships around them than any ancient magic.

Date Published:2025