'The Way We Were': Nova Scotia in Film, 1917-1950

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Uncertain Fishery

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:17 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An investigation into environmental, economic and legislative issues facing the maritime fishing industry, focusing upon specific problems faced by the Nova Scotia and Newfoundland fisheries.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Gerry Whelan
Writer: WHELAN, Gerry
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 1633- 1634 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-223

Collision at Sea

Format: 2 film reels : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Programme covers the results of a public inquiry into the July 1980 sinking of the scallop dragger 'Margaret Jane' in which 4 crew died.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Gerry Whelan
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 1598- 1599 Duplication no.: Vc 945 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-189

More Than a Way of Life Lobster Poaching

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:02 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An investigation into lobster poaching in northern New Brunswick and attempts by fisheries enforcement officers to apprehend poachers.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Gerry Whelan
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 1620- 1621 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-211

Story of Carl Rahey The

Format: 2 film reels (00:26:45 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: James LORIMER investigates the business practices and financial dealings (past and present) of Sydney, N.S., businessman and developer Karl RAHEY. Lorimer interviews RAHEY and Mayor Milton MCLEAN in Sydney and looks at the impact of RAHEY's activities on development in Sydney.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Greg Taylor
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 2562 2563 Supplemental information no.: Mf 386- 11, 33, 61

Kent Commission The - Newspapers

Format: 2 film reels (00:22:58 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An investigation into the daily newspaper monopoly in Halifax. James LORIMER uses examples of the Chronicle Herald's news coverage (or lack thereof) to demonstrate its philosophy and record of presenting information. Interviews with Senator Keith DAVEY and the head of the Kent Commission. Also, Michael HARRIS talks with Harry FLEMING and another unidentified journalist.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Greg Taylor
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 2558 -2559 Supplemental information no.: Mf 386- 09, 34, 66

Stanfield On The Constitution

Format: 2 film reels (00:08:06 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: James LORIMER interviews Robert STANFIELD about the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution. He expresses his concerns with the unilateral actions of the federal government in returning the Constitution to Canada and the need for a consensus on an Amending Formula.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Greg Taylor
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 2550 2551 Supplemental information no.: Mf 386- 05, 32, 59

Switchback. Show

Format: 1 videocassette : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Show 1, tape 1]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: John Nowlan
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 1103

Switchback

Format: 1 videocassette : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [No #1, tape 2]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: John Nowlan
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1990-23 / Location no.: Vc 1104

Art Galleries

Format: 2 film reels (00:08:43 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: James LORIMER reports on the three provincial art galleries in the Maritimes and speaks to their directors: The Nova Scotia Art Gallery, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, and the Charlottetown Art Gallery. The focus is a comparison of the mandates of the galleries and the need and plans to expand the Nova Scotia Art Gallery.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Michael Rothery
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 2576 2577 Supplemental information no.: Mf 386- 18, 69

Frigate Programme The

Format: 2 film reels (00:17:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Michael HARRIS investigates the increasing obsolescence of the ships in the Canadian Navy, in particular, the St. Laurent Class Destroyers, and the federal governments slowness in instituting a new frigate programme. He interviews Commander Tony GOOD, Alan MCKINNON, Giles LAMONGTAGNE, Captain John E. MOORE (editor of Jane's Fighting Ships), and others.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Michael Rothery
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 2556 -2557 Supplemental information no.: Mf 386- 08, 34, 65

Cleaning Up.Greening Up

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:13 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An investigation into the techniques of strip mining, it's effect upon the landscape, and government reclamation/ reforestation projects. Focuses on Cape Breton and Minto, NB strip mines.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Mike Gillis
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 1606- 1607 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-197

St Matthew's United Church

Format: 1 videocassette (00:58:37 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Lenten Service conducted by the Rev. Donald PORTER at St. Matthew's United Church in Halifax, N.S. Includes a brief profile of St. Matthew's given by historian John W. QUIGLEY.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Paul Baylis And Garth Goddard And Louise Lore
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1985-82 / Location no.: Vc 1146 Supplemental information no.: Mf311-3

Bethel Nursing Home

Format: 2 film reels (00:26:47 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [An investigation of the closure of the Bethel Nursing Home in Mill Cove, NB. The story focuses on its owner, Reverend Lester BLAKNEY, pentecostal preached and business entrepreneur.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Susan Rogers
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 3120 -3121 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -2

Lead

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Item on lead poisoning at a battery plant in Springhill NS (Surrette's), on how workers are heavily exposed each day to lead fumes and lead dust and how many become seriously ill. Film also looks at a smelter in NB where workers are protected from the toxic effects of lead.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Susan Rogers
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1988-47 / Location no.: Fc 3126 -3127 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -5

Fuel For Thought

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:32 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: An investigation of 3 types of alternate energy options available to farmers. These are- solar collectors, ethanol productions and wind power.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Susan Young
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1987-50 / Location no.: Fc 1596- 1597 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-187