No Price Too High chronicles the history of Canadian participation in the Second World War. Episode one commences with the unveiling of the Vimy Memorial, and episode six ends with victory in 1945. The six-hour series has a logical thematic structure designed to cover all the principle areas of Canadian participation.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Sam’s Army
Canada was led to war by a bigoted, ignorant, self-obsessed Minister of Militia, who may well have been clinically insane, but the importance of Canada’s contribution in that war owes a great deal to him. The man of course, was Colonel – later made Lieutenant General by his own hand – Sam Hughes.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony – an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
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The Last 100 Days
Canadian military accomplishments in the last hundred days of World War I, when the German Army was destroyed, surpassed those of any other army. The Canadian success was, in no small measure, due to Arthur Currie, whom a recent British historian describes as “the most successful Allied General and one of the least well known.”
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No Price Too High: Canadians and the Second World War
This highly-acclaimed six-part series pays tribute to the Canadians who participated in World War II – young Canadians whose collective courage and spirit led to victory. The series traces Canada’s role from the pre-war years when Prime Minister Mackenzie King found himself charmed by the “appealing and affectionate look” in Adolf Hitler’s eyes, to the development of the A-bomb that finally put an end to the most destructive conflict in history.
Narrated by Arthur Kent and produced by Norflicks, No Price Too High chronicles Canada’s role in the major events of the war, including The Battle oF Britain, Dieppe and D-Day. Incorporating the personal letters, photographs and diaries of many Canadians including those at home, No Price Too High reflects the hopes, dreams, heartbreaks, fears, and terrors of young men and women suddenly swept into a world of destruction, conflict and chaos.
DVD Bonus Features:
– Interactive Menus
– Chronology of Events
– Scene Selection
– World Political Leader Profiles
– Weapons of War
– Documentary Feature – Remembrance: Memorial for an Unknown SoldierDVD ROM Features:
– 250 Minutes of Authentic Newsreels
– Radio Broadcasts
– Canadian Military Profiles
– 98 Interactive Maps
– Photo Gallery containing 1287 images
– Chronology of Events, including dates, images and maps (video and text)
– World Leader Profiles
– 36 Wartime Posters
– Interactive Quiz
– Canadian Medals – Facts & Figures -
Drugs: Facts and Fiction
Drug use and abuse is something that is likely to affect most people at some point in their lives. But really just how harmful or harmless is drug use? Featuring case studies of two young adults who have been negatively affected by drugs, this program seeks to explore what drugs are, legal and illegal drugs, the effect of drugs on a person’s health and wellbeing, what to do in a crisis and prevention and treatment strategies for those affected by drug use and abuse. Features commentary from Chris Morley, a drug and alcohol worker from the Youth Substance Abuse Service.
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Teenage Drinking: Facts and Fiction
Alcohol is one the most popular and most widely used recreational drugs in American culture. But how does binge drinking really affect individuals physically, socially and psychologically? What are the short and long term effects? What are the direct and indirect consequences? Exploring the issue through the eyes of our youth, this program takes an in depth look at this major health issue and investigates the concept of binge drinking and what can happen when it gets out of hand. We discuss; the effects of alcohol, reasons for binge drinking, addiction, consequences, associated risks with binge drinking and responsible behavior.
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E-networking for Jobs
Networking – It’s making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your skills. But what is the best way to do this in the age of online networking? These days it is rare for people to solely rely on face to face contact, typed letters or telephone calls. E-networking is the way of the future but with it comes new dangers that we all must be aware of and considerations that must be taken into account. In this program we explore what e-networking is and the precautions we all should take to ensure our online identity accurately reflects who we are, assisting us in the job seeking process. One thing is certain – e-networking is here to stay.
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Answering Interview Questions
Answering interview questions well goes a long way to winning any job. But interviews are by their very nature challenging, and for many people confronting. However there are a number of ways you can effectively prepare for the interview and decrease your anxiety. In this encouraging program, we look at a number of ways you can improve your performance when answering interview questions. We explain how to prepare yourself before the interview, how to anticipate common questions, and how to deal with the more difficult and challenging ones. Speaking with a recruitment specialist, we also investigate the difference between one-on-one and the group interview processes.
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Far From Home: Canada and The Great War
This stirring account of Canada’s heroic effort in World War I is told through the words of ordinary soldiers, leaders and civilians. The series contains three films – narrated by Paul Gross – on the First World War, and is the first series that tells the complete story of Canada’s achievements in WWI.
Sam’s Army – The story of Sam Hughes, the bigoted, ignorant, self-obsessed Minister of Militia, whose enthusiasm for war created Canada’s first Expeditionary Force.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge – A recreation of one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history.
The Last 100 Days – The story of Canada’s outstanding military achievements in the last hundred days of World War I.
DVD Bonus Features:
– Interactive Menus
– Chronology of Events
– Scene SelectionDVD ROM Features:
– Chronology of events, including dates and images
– Facts & Figures
– Photo Gallery
– Interactive Quiz – Canadian Medals