Fond memories of local libraries... CBC North by Northwest

Are libraries important to you?

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"Poet, translator and Zen Buddhist teacher Peter Levitt, who lives on B.C.'s Salt Spring Island, believes passionately in the importance of libraries. He recently submitted a letter to North by Northwest explaining how libraries have changed his life." Aired on North by Northwest - CBC

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You can also read the many comments left by listeners.

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Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope

CBC Archival Footage and Audio files of Terry Fox and his accomplishments.

12 television clips  8 radio clips

http://archives.cbc.ca/sports/exploits/topics/71/

"The night before his right leg was amputated, Terry Fox read about an amputee who ran the New York City Marathon. The article inspired Terry's Marathon of Hope, an incredible cross-Canada run on an artificial leg to raise money for cancer research. Terry was forced to end his run when his cancer returned. He died on June 28, 1981, but his legacy lives on in the annual Terry Fox Run."

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Typical "Canadian" foods: in French

http://archives.radio-canada.ca/art_de_vivre/cuisine/dossiers/1401/

Radio and TV clips for your immersion or FSL classes.

Mets typiques du Canada (Période : 1967 - 2004)

"D'inspiration française, britannique, américaine ou amérindienne, la cuisine typique du Canada s'adapte aux saisons. Chaque région compte ses recettes uniques, concoctées avec des produits locaux. De la tourtière au pain banique, du sucre d'érable à la poutine, le folklore culinaire local charme bien des gourmands."

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CBC Archives: Soccer Clips

"It's been called "the beautiful game." Soccer, the most popular sport in the world, draws an unwavering devotion from its fans. Yet soccer as a spectator sport has never quite caught on in Canada, despite growing youth participation rates and a series of professional leagues."

http://archives.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/topics/2273/

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