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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

After The Verdict

Format: 2 film reels (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Deals with the 1983 court case giving the Nova Scotia Forest Industries permission to spray toxic chemicals on Cape Breton forests. Discusses the dilemma of the 15 persons who initiated the court action who now face high legal costs.

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 1685- 1686 Duplication no.: Vc 958 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-249

Charlotte Hammond Portrait of An Artist

Format: 3 film reels (00:27:50 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Neil COPELAND narrates this profile of artist Charlotte Wilson HAMMOND of Clam Harbour, N.S.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Janet P. Smith
Director: SMITH, Janet P.
Writer: SMITH, Janet P.
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 2491- 2493 Supplemental information no.: Mf 383- 2

Farm Time Time Management

Format: 2 film reels (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A visit to a 'century farm' in Cumberland County where the DICKINSONS operate a mult-purpose farm which includes farming blueberries, carrots, oats and strawberries. They also cut sawlong, pulp, firewood and maintain a sugarbush.

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 1691- 1692 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-252

Canoes to Combines

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:53 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at the past, present and future potential for wild rice production, in Canada and the U.S.. Focuses upon production potential for the maritimes.

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 1689- 1690 Duplication no.: Vb 71 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-251

We Can't Hack It Anymore

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:04 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A documentary on clam fishing in Nova Scotia. Techniques of harvesting, government regulations and toxicity testing methods are featured.

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 1674- 1675 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-244

River Habitat

Format: 2 film reels (00:27:45 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A study of river habitats, their ecological balances and how they are being destroyed by man. Much footage of current research methods in river preservation.

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 1687- 1688 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-250

Buddhists

Format: 1 film reel (00:12:30 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Joan MELANSON chats with members of the Buddhist religion in Halifax. Footage of their meeting place and members chanting, etc.]

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Roxanna Spicer
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 3204 -3205 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -37

Signpost of The Sea

Format: 2 film reels (00:28:15 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A look at traditional and modern water navigational aids, focuses specifically upon lighthouses (past & present), buoys (placement and maintenance) and automated electronic devices.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Serge Szpilfogel
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 1666- 1667 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-240

Home For Christmas

Format: 3 film reels : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A visit with a Kentville, NS farm family (The BRYDONS) who, despite the recent debilitating illness of the father, still manage to celebrate Christmas by helping out in the community.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Serge Szpilfogel
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 1659- 1661 Duplication no.: Vc 120 122 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-238

Spring Festival a

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

Note: A look at several different maple sugar producers in Nova Scotia. Focuses upon traditional and modern methods and equipment in these largely family- run businesses. Shots form Cumberland, Pictou and Colchester County operations.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer: Susan Mitton
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 1681- 1682 Duplication no.: Vb 50 Supplemental information no.: Mf288-247

Computer Crime

Format: 1 film reels (00:14:45 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [With the new computer technology comes new ways for criminals to steal. Film deals with how these computer crimes are committed and how the police are dealing with it. Also looks at a computer camp for kids where they learn how to use computers.

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 3166 -3167 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -24

Select Committees

Format: 1 film reel (00:08:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [A look at how MLA's in Nova Scotia can earn substantially more mone by sitting on 'standing' and 'select' committees. This income is not included when figures ar released concerning MLA's salaries- thus the public are prevented from knowing how much their MLA's really make.]

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 3188 -3189 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -34

Nursing Homes

Format: 1 film reel (00:16:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Film deals with fire protection in special care homes for the elderly. In particular, 2 homes- Lamont Rest Home in Truro and 29 McLellan St. also in Truro.]

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 3190 -3191 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -35

Unemployment Insurance Commission

Format: 2 film reels (00:25:35 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [The Unemployment Insurance Commission is now called Canada Employment. Ironically the government department set up to help the unemployed has itself become a major source of employment with such programs as 'NEED' and 'CCDP'. 'NEED' creates jobs for people whose benefits have run out. 'CCDP' aimed at 8 week unemployed persons.

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 3176 -3177 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -29

HO Arsenic

Format: 1 film reels (00:15:47 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: [Since arsenic was found in wells in Waverly in 1976, hundred of rural Nova Scotians have found that their wells are also contaminated with arsenic. Susan talks with 2 such families- the RICHARDS and the BUTCHERS about their contaminated wells in Guysborough County.]

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 3182 -3183 Supplemental information no.: Mf 411 -31