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00:28:30

Rockburn Presents

Alex Trebek

Original air date: July 2013 Jeopardy! has been a staple of the North American television diet for 29 years. One of the reasons for its longevity and appeal that transcends generations has been its host, Alex Trebek. Born and raised in Sudbury, Mr. Trebek began his career in Ottawa hosting television programs such as "Music Hop" and "Reach For The Top." He got his big break in 1973, when he went to New York and auditioned for the show Wizard of Odds for NBC. Mr. Trebek never looked back, going on to host "High Rollers" and The "$128,000 Question." At one time, he hosted three programs at the same time: "To Tell The Truth", "Classic Concentration" and Jeopardy! Over the years, Mr. Trebek and Jeopardy! have racked up over 30 Emmy and Peabody awards. Mr. Trebek has also hosted the National Geographic Bee and World Championship and is actively involved in many charities including World Vision. Ken Rockburn spoke to Alex Trebek in Toronto.
02:58:30

CPAC Special

May 8, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

The CRTC considers BCE's proposed acquisition of Astral Media Inc. Presentations by: • The Canadian Media Production Association • South Island Cable • Westmount Moving and Warehousing • The Producer's Roundtable of Ontario • Association of Film and Television Producers of Quebec • Diversity Emerging Music Collective • Documentary Organization of Canada • On Screen Manitoba • Vaxination Informatique
02:04:30

CPAC Special

May 2, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. Presentations by: • Starlight The Canadian Movie Channel • Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Incorporated • On Purpose TV • ZoomerMedia Limited
02:56:30

CPAC Special

May 2, 2013 (Part 1 of 2)

The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. Presentations by: • Evan Kosiner, OBCI • (EqualiTV) Takten Gyurmey Foundation • Vues & Voix • TV5 Québec Canada • La corporation de la télévision francophonie canadienne • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, on behalf of ARTV • Canadian Punjabi Network Inc.
04:23:00

CPAC Special

May 1, 2013

The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. Presentations by: • Cardinal Thomas Collins • Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada • Société Nationale de l’Acadie • Association acadienne des artistes professionnels.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick • Canadian South-Asians Supporting Independent Living • Lilly Singh • Daniel Kay • Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada • TFO, Groupe Média TFO • Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta • Reel Canada • Directors Guild of Canada • Canadian Film Institute • Alliance of Aboriginal Media Producers • Média Rendezvous • Indspire Foundation • Paul Babiak • Ravi Malhotra
03:11:30

CRTC Hearings

April 30, 2013

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 30, 2013) Presentations by: • TELUS Communications Company • Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada • The Canadian Media Production Association • Free Thinking Film Society • Adam Giambrone • Andrea Mrozek • Charles H. Davis, Ryerson University, School of Media • Liam O’Doherty, TakingITGlobal • Farley Flex, Plasma Management & Productions Inc • Ness Murby • Dawn Clelland • Jan Zawilski • Michael Petosa • Rev. Majed El Shafie • Lorna Dueck
02:48:29

CRTC Hearings

April 29, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 29, 2013) Presentations by: • On Screen Manitoba • WoneWomanWorks ltd • Cogeco cable inc • Avaaz • CACTUS
03:16:00

CRTC Hearings

April 29, 2013 (Part 1 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 29, 2013) Presentations by: • Shaw Communications Inc. • Canadian Cable Systems Alliance Inc. • Rogers Communications Partnership • MTS Allstream • Kevin Donaldson • Matthew Hays
00:51:30

CRTC Hearings

April 26, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 26, 2013) Presentations by: • Merg Kong • Jeff Hanks • Gustavo Ruiz • Public Interest Advocacy Centre • Tyna McNair
02:43:30

CRTC Hearings

April 26, 2013 (Part 1 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 26, 2013) Presentations by: • Bruce Harvey • Nabet 700 CEP • Blue Ant Media • Youth eMage Jeunesse Inc. • V Media
03:14:00

CRTC Hearings

April 25, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 25, 2013) Presentations by: • Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Incorporated • On Purpose TV Inc. • ZoomerMedia Limited
03:40:30

CRTC Hearings

April 25, 2013 (Part 1 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 25, 2013) Presentations by: • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, on behalf of ARTV • Canadian Punjabi Network Inc. • Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel
03:59:29

CRTC Hearings

April 24, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 24, 2013) Presentations by: • EqualiTV international foundation • Vues & Voix (Canal M) • TV5 Québec Canada • La corporation de la télévision francophonie canadienne (ACCENTS)
03:17:00

CRTC Hearings

April 24, 2013 (Part 1 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 24, 2013) Presentations by: • Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc. (CPAC) • Accessible Media Inc. • Evan Kosiner, OBCI
03:52:30

CRTC Hearings

April 23, 2013 (Part 2 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 23, 2013) Presentations by: • The Natural Resources Television Channel Inc. • Sun News General Partnership • Education through Media (Dolobox TV)
03:36:30

CRTC Hearings

April 23, 2013 (Part 1 of 2)

CRTC 9(1)(h) Hearing The CRTC considers applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. (April 23, 2013) Presentations by: • The Legislative Assemblies of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories • All Points Bulletin Inc. and Avis de Recherche inc. • Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership (FUSION)
00:29:00

The Fifties

The Big Picture

Episode 7: The Big Picture In the 1950s the government set out to influence Canadians using a new medium called television. The country tuned in, but not without controversy.
01:58:54

CPAC Special

Ted Rogers Funeral

Medial mogul Ted Rogers passed away on December 2, 2008, at the age of 75. He was the founder of Rogers Communications, which owns the Rogers cable TV, wireless, radio and magazine businesses, as well as the Toronto Blue Jays and five Citytv television stations. A funeral was held at the Cathedral Church of St. James in Toronto, on December 9, 2008. Among the hundreds who paid their respects were Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former prime ministers Brian Mulroney and John Turner, as well as former Ontario premier Mike Harris. Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Loretta, and their four children: Edward, Lisa, Melinda and Martha.
00:39:19

CPAC Special

Queen Elizabeth II Delivers the Speech from the Throne – October 18, 1977

In the Senate chamber, Queen Elizabeth II, who is in Canada on a royal tour to celebrate her Silver Jubilee, reads the Speech from the Throne to open the third session of the 30th Parliament.
01:25:05

House of Commons Proceedings

House of Commons Debates – October 17, 1977

2nd Session—30th Parliament The proceedings of the House of Commons are televised for the first time on this, the last day of the Second Session of the Thirtieth Parliament. The Speaker commemorates the introduction of television – the “electronic Hansard” – with a speech and the presentation of the fifth report of a special House committee on television broadcasting. Question Period is dominated by inquiries directed at Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on the subject of job creation. John G. Diefenbaker proposes nominating Joe Clark (Leader of the Opposition), Tommy Douglas, and Stanley Knowles to the Queen’s Privy Council. Following the answering of Order Paper questions, the House is called to the Senate where the parliamentary session is prorogued with a speech by the Deputy Governor General.