Canadian Museum of Nature Arctic fossil forest of 50 million years ago
Fossil sites in the Arctic from about 50 million years ago provide a glimpse of life that evolved in the tropical forest under extreme greenhouse conditions. The Arctic was a warm, wet, swampy, forested place 50 million years ago. Ellesmere Island is a key fossil site in Canada's High Arctic, where the remains of unique mammal species can tell us ...
- 2011
- 00:03:36
- 15-17
- Added on: 12/13/2019
Venture Big Switcheroo: Boston Pizza
This popular business experiment places a waitress into the CEO’s spot at head office and wraps an apron around the boss to determine whether he can handle the daily pressure in the restaurant. Each of them learn helpful lessons during their hands-on experience in a new world. Melissa better understands the decisions head office has to make, while Michael gains ...
- 2006
- 00:43:37
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
Venture Big Switcheroo: VanCity
Does being the boss mean extended “working” lunches at posh restaurants, secretaries to organize meetings, huge expense accounts and luxurious company vehicles? Lisa Paille, a mother of two and an employee with VanCity, Canada’s largest credit union, gets the opportunity to see if she has what it takes to be the boss when she switches positions with Dave Mowat, CEO ...
- 2005
- 00:22:25
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
Canadian Museum of Nature Biologist Jacqueline Madill shares her passion for studying aquatic life
Jacqueline Madill has more than 40 years’ experience as a biologist and is passionate about her work studying aquatic life. She shared her journey as a scientist at a presentation for “Ignite”, a fast format for sharing stories.
- 2018
- 00:06:36
- 15-17
- Added on: 02/10/2020
The National Canada's first Arctic inshore rescue boat station
Next month marks the opening of Canada's first Arctic inshore rescue boat station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. It's also the first station that will be run by Inuit students hired by the Canadian Coast Guard.
- 2018
- 00:06:07
- 9-12
- Added on: 07/27/2018
The National Canada's Social Safety Net: In Hard Times (Part 2 of 4)
The program examines some new ways of helping people in economically hard times. Canada's social safety net has stretched beyond the expectations of those who originally conceived it. The current economy has created a great need for the aid of unemployment insurance and welfare, but that need outweighs available resources. Peter Mansbridge leads an analysis of the options government may ...
- 1993
- 00:27:29
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
Canadian Space Agency Canadian astronaut Jennifer Sidey's story
Discover how Canadian astronaut Jennifer Sidey reached her dream of becoming an astronaut thanks to inspiring role models, her passion for science and her mother’s support. She now tries to be a role model herself, encouraging the next generation of Canadians to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- 2018
- 00:02:13
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/17/2020
The National Canadian startup uses AI to reduce job interview bias
A Canadian startup is using artificial intelligence to try to reduce bias in the hiring process. CBC News visited Knockri's headquarters to find out more about the promises its technology makes and the challenges it faces.
- 2018
- 00:05:54
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/15/2018
Studio K Cottonball Wants to be a Police Officer Must-See
Cottonball hangs out with her pal Officer Swift and learns what it takes to be a police officer!
- 2018
- 00:02:06
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/08/2018
Canadian Museum of Nature Danielle Fraser, paleontologist studying early mammals
Danielle Fraser is starting her career as a scientist. As a child she loved horses and nature, and as she moved along in her studies she got interested in studying fossils and mammal evolution.
- 2018
- 00:01:22
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/10/2020
