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Item is a sponsored production produced for the Department of National Defense by Yaletown Productions. This is the broadcast dub from the 1" English master.

Item uses additional material from other sponsored productions produced by Yaletown Productions, specifically, "Sky hawks." This 9 minute video was sponsored by the Department of National Defense [DND] and produced by Yaletown Productions. Rights are owned by DND. Some footage is common to the one hour documentary "Flight of the Sky hawks."

Item uses additional material from other sponsored productions produced by Yaletown Productions, specifically, "Sky Hawks." This 9 minute video was sponsored by the Department of National Defense [DND] and produced by Yaletown Productions. Rights are owned by DND. Some footage is common to the one hour documentary "Flight Of The Skyhawks."

Item is raw footage shot for a one hour television network documentary featuring Canada's military parachute team, the Sky hawks. Primarily the aerial footage (shot by a fellow sky-diver) captures the sky diving and parachuting performances of the Sky hawks. Some of the aerial footage was shot at Royal Rhodes Military College. Other locations have not been identifed. Additional footage is included that was shot on the ground of a Sky hawks team breifing with Pierre (shot from several angles), and the men getting dressed for a show and checking each others' parachutes and equipment, airplanes taxing, the Sky hawks team practicing thier show on the ground 'dirt dive,' the men chatting near the airplane, and the Sky hawks team entering the airplane. Original camera source tape. Silent.

Item is raw footage shot for a one hour television network documentary featuring Canada's military parachute team, the Sky hawks. Some footage is shot from another airplane of the airplane and the Sky hawks jumping out of it and some is shot in the airplane with the Sky Hawks before they jump and as they jump. Some is shot from the ground of airplanes. Transfer of the original camera source tape. Silent.

Item is raw footage shot for a one hour television network documentary featuring Canada's military parachute team, the Sky hawks. Includes footage of the Sky hawks jumping out of an airplane shot from an adjacent airplane. Shots from the ground includes footage of the Sky hawks parachuting to the ground and performing tricks, and airplanes. Transfer of the original camera source tapes 6, 7, 8.

Item is raw footage shot for a one hour television network documentary featuring Canada's military parachute team, the Sky hawks. Includes footage of the Sky Hawks demonstration team, shot from the ground, of the Sky hawks performing sky diving and parachuting tricks, and landing, as well as airplanes flying, and the smoke and flag marking the drop zone. Includes footage shot by a fellow sky diver of men in green camouflage military uniforms parachuting. There are also shots taken using a fish-eye lense of men doing practice parachute jumps from a tower using wires. The fish-eye lense is also used in some sky diving and parachuting shots - the camera is attached to the mid-section of a Sky hawk member rather than to a helmet. Includes some footage of the Sky hawks performing taken by another sky diver, not using a fish-eye lense. Transfered from original camera source tapes 9 and 10A. Silent.

Item is an amateur film which captures flowers, trees, and foliage, with the British Columbia Parliament buildings at times visible in the background; and women riding horses and playing with a dog. The latter half of the film captures labourers painting the Pattullo Bridge (New Westminster, B.C.) while hoisted on pulleys or simply free climbing. The workers, covered with paint themselves, pose together at the end of the film.

Item is a film showing airplane scenes of the B.C. Coast including a seaplane parked near cabin on lake, aerial footage of mountains, rivers and populated regions along the B.C. Coast, float planes and aerial footage of Vancouver and the Lion's Gate Bridge.

This item consists of video transfers of film footage shot at Expo 86. The raw footage was transferred to video and edited on tape into a finished production. According to the donor this is the original of the final production with sound and image combined. "Vancouver - Focus on Expo 86" was released August 1986 as a video postcard. Film featuring highlights of Expo 86 . Includes royal visit, highlights of USA, USSR, China, GM, Canada, BC, Folklife pavillions. Director, Michael Collier; Cinematography Bob Asgiersson; Editor Robert Brandreth-Gibbs; Writer Chris Aikenhead; Narration script Chris Aikenhead and Don White; Narrator Jim Hault; Video services Post Haste Video; Film Lab Alpha Cine Services; Sound mix Pinewood Studios; Produced by Yaletown Productions Inc. for Allstar Productions Inc.

Item is a film showing a boy [Arnold Stride] talking to Fire Chief R.R. Jacks and witnessing two rescue drills.

Item is a film containing a television spot produced by CBC. Contains footage of Mr. Sweeney showing a child around the Sweeney Cooperage Ltd mill at 810 Taylor Street and manufacturing facility at 49 Smithe Street. Mr. Sweeney narrates the barrel making process from log to barrel, covering each step of the process in detail. Contributors to the film include: Kelly Duncan (photography), Ken Campbell (sound), Gerry O'Connor (lighting), Werner Franz (editor) and Doug Gillingham (producer).

Item is a documentary that describes sugar beet farming and harvesting for the manufacture and production of granulated sugar. The film was produced in cooperation with Manitoba Sugar.

Item is a documentary film documenting work shortages during the Depression of the 1930s and the attempts to deal with the unemployed, in particular young men. The film discusses the establishment of relief camps and projects, where men were paid twenty cents per day; the founding of organizations such as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), Workers' Unity League, and Relief Camp Workers' Union; general unionization and protest of the unemployed, including the On To Ottawa Trek, Regina Riot, sit-in strike from May to June 1938 at the Vancouver Main Post Office, Vancouver Art Gallery and Hotel Georgia, and the resulting Bloody Sunday of June 19. Archival footage and photographs complement the narration. The film includes interviews with Syd Thompson, a participant in the On To Ottawa Trek and later a leader of the IWA Vancouver local, Steve Brodie, leader of the Vancouver sit-in, and poet Dorothy Livesay.

Short films are spliced together on this reel. 00:02 - 01:34 shows a forest fire raging and being battled on the ground and from the air. Includes footage of a sawmill. 01:35 - 03:26 depicts workers, with signs, in front of Vancouver City Hall, on strike. Most of the signs read: Negotiate Now: End Civil Strike. 03:27 - 04:22 consists of animated advertisements for Woodward's department store.

Item is an industrial film. Film contains animated graphics and live-action footage showing the construction of seven concrete piers on the Fraser River and shots of bridge site and construction of bridge. The completed Port Mann Bridge is not shown. Film was sponsored by Perini Pacific Ltd. and produced by Lew Weekes.

Item is recording of a television show about bicycles and related topics hosted by Alan Shiveral and featuring Nancy Robertson, Robert Meares, David Eades, and John Moxin. Topics of this episode include how to improve the security of your U-lock; cycling and public transit; the parts of the bicycle, particularly bicycle wheels; different types of bicycle frames and warranties; the anatomy of a bicycle wheel hub; tips on what to pack when cycling; and bicycle hardware and components.

Item is recording of a television show about bicycles and related topics hosted by Alan Shiveral and featuring Nancy Robertson, Robert Meares, David Eades, and John Moxin. Topics of this episode include tips on bicycle seats; bicycle advocacy; shop talk: the rear wheel and gears and maintenance; bicycle troubleshooting and warranties; adjusting derailleurs and brakes; and a bike rodeo in Surrey.

Item is recording of a television show about bicycles and related topics hosted by Alan Shiveral and featuring Nancy Robertson, Robert Meares, David Eades, and John Moxin. Topics of this episode include tips on staying hydrated; cycling policy: standards for roads and highways; shop talk: the steering system of a bicycle; types of tires and tire warranties; eating before cycling; and the history of the Carleton Cycle store.

Item is a recording of television show about bicycles and related topics hosted by Alan Shiveral and featuring Nancy Robertson, Robert Meares, David Eades, and John Moxin. Topics of this episode include cycling tips for transportation; mountain bikes and advocacy for cycling trails and mountain bike builders; shop talk: brakes; batteries for lights and warranties; shoulder checking while cycling in a straight line; and the life of a bicycle courier. Recognizable locations include Stanley Park, Cambie Street, and Eaton's.

Item is a recording of a television show about bicycles and related topics hosted by Alan Shiveral featuring Nancy Robertson, Robert Meares, David Eades, and John Moxin. Topics of this episode include cycling in the city, commuters, bike networks and designated paths; shop talk: gears and derailleurs, and oiling gears; rear derailleurs, index shifting systems, and their warranties; awareness of surroundings when cycling; and cycling in the Seymour Demonstration Forest.

Item contains title graphics for "L'Envol Des Sky Hawks" and the hawk crest.

Item is a videocassette containing an edited productions showing the 1989 Pride Festival and Parade. The video shows attendees and participants speaking to the camera and enjoying the festivities. Speeches and performances at Sunset Beach are also shown.

Item is an amateur film documenting the barrel making process from Douglas-fir timber to finished barrel. Reel includes footage of the old Connaught Bridge-swingspan bridge and candid shots of the factory workers.

Item is a film that appears to contain outtakes from "From Log to Barrel" (2013-015.5). Most shots are underexposed and unused for the final edit. The film contains well exposed candid shots of the factory workers on break.

Item is an educational film documenting the farming, harvesting and refining of the Canadian sugar beet for the production of sugar.

Film produced by New Horizon Films for the Canadian Forces. It is an informational and promotional film about being a naval officer. Directed and filmed by Robert S. Rodvik, edited by Michael J. Collier, narration by Lt.(N) G. Davidson, S. Rodvik, narrator Campbell Lane, technical advisors Lt.(N) Terry Wolfe and Lt.(N) Glen Davidson.

Item is a film showing a boy [Peter Bentley] and a woman in a garden, most likely at 1402 McRae Avenue.

Item is a film showing a boy [Peter Bentley] and a dog playing in the backyard of a house, most likely at 1402 McRae Avenue.

Item is a documentary film about the Taoist meanings of various elements of the design in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden. The film opens with a street scene of Chinese New Year, including lion dances, firecrackers, and a parade. The main film is an interview with James Yu, the maintenance coordinator of the garden. He discusses the contrasting elements (yin and yang), the different kinds of plants (plum, bamboo, and pine), the leak windows, the upturned eves, and the reflections in the water, and then presents a Taoist interpretation of each of them. The narration is supplemented with film footage of the gardens illustrating each point in turn. The film concludes with more footage of garden views and details.

Item is an amateur film which captures a group of people walking among flowers; multiple shots of the windjammer Fantome R.Y.S.; waves rolling against the shore; Margaret by the water; the three-masted ship, Star of Finland; ship figureheads; an airplane hangar; and the family at tea outside.

Item is an amateur film which captures shots of Margaret Magoffin among unidentified others walking through a large garden, including shots of flowers, water features, arches, peacocks, and pigeons. This is followed by footage of a group of men and women (including Sam and Margaret Magoffin) swimming and lounging in an outdoor swimming pool.

Also contained in the film is what appears to be footage of the development of the Magoffin's "Rockhaven" home at 3612 Marine Drive in West Vancouver (likely around 1929); along with shots of the property's vantage point of the Burrard Inlet, footage of laborers digging earth and forming stone retaining walls is captured. This is followed by shots of unfinished foundations of one of Rockhaven's structures and a steam shovel excavator.

Also contained in the film are shots of Rockhaven after completion: footage of flowers growing around the grounds are captured, along with the newly completed retaining wall above the large outdoor pool. This is followed by more shots of flowers interspersed with several shots of a Golden Retriever believed to be the famed Speedwell Pluto; shots of the waves against the property's shore; two Golden Retrievers in the grass yard by the water; glimpses of the Rockhaven house's exterior; and Margaret's mother, Mrs. Boalt, standing by the house.

The film closes with shots of a group posing for the camera, including Sam Magoffin, Margaret Magoffin, Mr. and Mrs. Boalt, a golden retriever, and the group swimming in Rockhaven's outdoor swimming pool.

Item is an amateur film documenting the gardens, house, and greenhouse at the Spencer family home at 1750 Trimble Street in Vancouver.

Item is a documentary film documenting Gastown and the VanDusen Botanical Display Garden. Film includes footage taken in Gastown of the Captain John "Gassy Jack" Deighton statue, Hotel Europe, Water Street, the Old Spaghetti Factory, Vancouver Harbour Centre, SS Beaver replica at its moorings, Frisby's Restaurant, Seven Seas Imports, The Coggery, Gaslight Square (131 Water Street), the Gastown Steam Clock. The film also includes footage of a number of signs of Gastown businesses and places including Bootlegger, The Dublin House Irish Fashions, Tiffany Coiffures, Brother John's Restaurant, Cottage Deli Soup 'n' Sandwich, and Blood Alley Square. The film also includes footage taken at VanDusen Botanical Display Garden including shots of the entrance sign, parking lot, administration building, garden entrance, flowers, several ponds, a fountain, MacMillan Bloedel Place, children feeding geese, pavilions, ducks, swans, a bee, and a blue heron.

Film consist of raw footage of the riot in Gastown. Includes scenes of police on foot and on horseback, people being taken into custody, under cover police assisting in putting people into the police vans, and skirmishes between protestors and police. Police brutality. Quite violent.

Item is a recording of a segment of the closing ceremonies of Gay Games II, "Triumph," at the Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. In this segment, Gay Games Founder and representative of the Federation of Gay Games' Site Selection Committee, Dr. Tom Waddell, announces that Gay Games III (1990) has been awarded to Vancouver, British Columbia, and Richard Dopson makes remarks of welcome and thanks.

Item part is part 1 (of 2) of a videocassette containing recordings of Gay Pride parades in Vancouver (B.C.). The first parade on the recording is the 1988 parade. The recording begins with people and parade floats gathered in a parking lot in Stanley Park, and the camera operator captures shots of some of the parade entries and speaks with participants before the parade commences. This is followed by footage of parade onlookers gathered at English Bay, and the parade captured from Beach Ave. near Denman St, including a parade group representing Celebration '90. The camera operator then walks down Beach Ave. along with the parade. The parade concludes at Sunset Beach west of the Burrard Street Bridge, where a Tina Turner impersonator is performing on a stage, followed by remarks from political personalities, an announcement about events planned for Celebration '90, and the presentation of awards to the winning entries in the parade.

Item part is part 2 (of 2) of a videocassette containing recordings of Gay Pride parades in Vancouver (B.C.). The first half of this part is footage of the 1987 Gay Pride parade. The recording of the parade begins with people and parade floats gathered in a parking lot in Stanley Park, and the camera operator captures shots of some of the parade entries and speaks with participants before the parade commences. The parade then begins, exiting Stanley Park and travelling along Beach Ave.; the camera operator travels along with one of the floats. The second half of this part is recorded footage of the 1985 Gay Pride parade. The recording captures people and floats assembling and preparing in Nelson Park prior to the parade commencing, followed by footage of the parade after it begins near the intersection of Comox St. and Bute St.. The camera operator then captures scenes of the parade along Beach Ave. near Nicola St.. The footage concludes with a potato sack race and people socializing in what appears to be Stanley Park.

Item is a videocassette containing clips from the Rogers Community Television coverage of the 1997 Vancouver Pride Parade interspersed with additional footage (most likely recorded by Jim DeYoung/Amazing Video Productions) of both the parade and the Gay Pride Sports Picnic. The hosts of the Rogers Community Television program are Sister C, Russel Baskin and Doug Austin. Other individuals featured include Svend Robinson, Hedy Fry, Tim Stevenson, Bruce Chambers, Philip Owen, and Ujjal Dosanjh. Parade participants are shown, organizations and individuals including: PFLAG, Vancouver Lesbian Connection, Prime Timers, Vancouver Men's Chorus, BC Persons With AIDS, AIDS Vancouver, Joan E, Odyssey Nightclub, BC Government and Service Employees Union, Royal Hotel (Sam Castlanger), A Loving Spoonful, Doll and Penny's Cafe, Westender, Buddhist Pride, Co-op Radio Lesbian Show, Out on Screen and the Vancouver Gay and Lesbian Choir.

Part is a recording showing the documentary 'Gay Spirit' by Barbara Anderson and Brad Newcombe. The documentary explores experiences and expressions of religion and impacts on the LGBTQ2+ community and includes interviews with the following people: Dr. Martin Brokenleg, Brent, Naomi, Hussein, Chris, Bridget, Rick, Father William Mendenhall, Rabai Ken Kaufman, Frank McMillar, and al-Qamar.

Item is a videocassette containing the documentary "Gay Spirit in the Family" by Barbara Anderson and Brad Newcombe. The film is narrated by Helen Shaver and aired on VTV (Vancouver Television). The documentary explores various ideas about family structures and interviews individuals about their families and beliefs around parenting including members of the Coalition for the Protection of Parental Rights. The video contains interviews with Dr. Arlene McLaren, Keith G., Gary, June, Susan, Lindsay, Fatma Taha, Erma Victorisz, Sylvia Murray, Jan, Grant Gobman, Art Zoccole, Surrinder Varpaul, Donna Wilson, Laura M., James, Keith S. and Jules. The recording includes commercial breaks and ends abruptly during one of the interviews.

Item is a film showing the Gee How Oak Tin Benevolent Association convention at the Chicago chapter, firecrackers and lion dancers in front of the Chicago Chinese Benevolent Association, indoor museum scenes (possibly in Chicago), exterior and parking lot of the Vancouver Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, an outdoor barbecue with games at a park with the sign "Chin-ook Fish and Game Club".

Item is a film showing a road trip in the B.C. Interior [possibly Boston Bar area], view of Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountains from Coal Harbour or West End, garden and house [possibly in Victoria].

Item is a copy of an interview with Mike Collier for CBC Klahanie TV series regarding Collier's film "The Gift of Water." Separate sections of the interview are spliced together using unrelated footage.

Item is an amateur film documenting airman Albert Earl Godfrey departing from the Royal Canadian Air Force base at Jericho Beach.

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the CBC show "Monitor" hosted by Christina Pochmursky. This episode of Monitor shows a Kingswood training session and contains interviews with creators and participants.

Item is a documentary that uses photographs and voice over narration to tell the story of how Chinese New Year came about and how it is celebrated, traditionally, in Vancouver, and at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden. The documentary begins with a presentation of the Chinese zodiac: its origins, associated animals, and how it works. Next is a discussion of Chinese New Year traditions, what they mean, and how they are celebrated, including: Family feasts, Door Gods, red paper door hangers, the family reunion dinner, the importance of avoiding unlucky word or actions, the children’s game of watch the clock, family visiting, red paper envelopes given as gifts, broken day, lion dances, and parades. The feature concludes with a discussion of how the New Year is celebrated at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen gardens, with photos of a lantern parade, firecrackers, ceremonial offerings, and traditional Chinese music, dance, and entertainment.

Item is a photo montage with narration in Cantonese. The photos displayed represent traditional Chinese new year traditions and celebrations. Included are Lion dances, the zodiac, the Chinese calendar, street scenes of shopkeepers, fruit, flowers, family scenes with a holiday meal, and red envelopes.

Item is a newsreel documenting the visit of Governor-General his excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Bessborough, PC, GCMG, and her excellency the Countess of Bessborough with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hamber to the Britannia Mines. The film shows footage of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hamber arriving at Ballantyne Pier; meeting with the members of the Vancouver Harbour Commission (President S. McClay, Commissioner J. B. Thomas, and Commissioner R. D. Williams); greeting his excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Bessborough and her excellency the Countess of Bessborough; and boarding their yacht Vencedor; the Britannia Mines band and Mr. C. P. Browning, manager of the Britannia Mines, officially receiving the visiting party at the Britannia Mines piers; and the visiting party inspecting the concentration and machine shop at the Britannia Mines. The film also includes images of the Vancouver skyline and the BC coastline taken during the seavoyage to and from the Britannia Mines, an aerial views of Britannia Beach and Howe Sound, as well an official shot of the crew of the Vencedor yacht.

Item is a film which documents the Keefer Florist storefront and greenhouses. A gardener is filmed packaging plants and two women are filmed placing flowers on graves at Oceanview Cemetery (Burnaby). It appears to be an advertisement.