Archive: Legacy of Gemini

The Apollo Years

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Between March 1965 and November 1966, ten manned space missions were launched from Cape Kennedy. The flight experience gained from these missions paves the way the future of space travel.

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Oct 07, 2006

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The Critic

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Michael Adams on differences between Canadians and Americans

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The Ploughing Match

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The Space Symphony: Variation 1

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The Shuttle Years
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Toy Retailer/Guest-ST2

Aug 24, 1998

World in Motion Two
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Jennifer Welsh on Where Do I Belong? Exploring Citizenship

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Big Ideas
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Janet Afary, Kevin B. Anderson on The Seductions of Islamism

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Big Ideas
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Nursing, Hydro And Bank Fees, Movies (January 26/2001)

Jan 26, 2001

More To Life
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Epilepsy, Liberal Education Plan (March 5/2001)

Mar 05, 2001

More To Life
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Learning Disabilities and Face Painting (October 25, 2000)

Oct 25, 2000

More To Life
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Apollo 11: For All Mankind

May 11, 1999
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Cotton In Cornwall

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Documentaries

Fight Like Soldiers, Die Like Children (Feature Version)
April 25, 2019 - 1:22:56
After the Rwandan genocide, General Roméo Dallaire was a broken man. His new mission: Ending the use of child soldiers.
Ep. 10 -The Perdido Oil Rig
Impossible Engineering
April 25, 2019 - 48:26
In a remote part of the Gulf of Mexico, nearly 200 miles from the Texas shore and rising 30 stories out of the sea lies the floating oil platform of Perdido.
Ep. 3 - Beyond the Rainbow
Colour: The Spectrum of Science
April 25, 2019 - 50:26
The colours we see are a fraction of what's out there. Beyond the rainbow are colours invisible to our eyes.
Ali Banisadr's Impassioned Landscapes
Brilliant Ideas
April 25, 2019 - 24:06
Combining Iranian and American influences, Ali Banisadr is known for his intricate, abstract paintings.
The Socially Conscious Cartography of Tiffany Chung
Brilliant Ideas
April 25, 2019 - 24:11
Explore the design and inspiration of Vietnamese artist Tiffany Chung's cartographic works as she draws upon her experiences as a refugee to depict the themes of conflict, migration and more.
Ep. 11 - Littoral Class Ships
Impossible Engineering
April 24, 2019 - 48:30
The US Navy needs to adapt to the needs of the 21st Century. Confronted by modern day issues that inhabit the world's shorelines, such as people trafficking, pirate and refugee boats, a new kind of warship is needed.
Circus Without Borders
April 24, 2019 - 1:09:10
Two acrobats use circus skills to bring hope to their remote and struggling communities, one in the Canadian Arctic and the other in West Africa.
Ep. 6
City Wildlife Rescue
April 24, 2019 - 24:00
A fox is rescued from a stall in a horse barn and the medical and rehabilitation teams at Toronto Wildlife Centre, work together to get rid of its nasty mange and get it back into the wild.
Ep. 5
City Wildlife Rescue
April 24, 2019 - 24:00
A raccoon runs into a peanut butter jar on a sweltery summer day and Toronto Wildlife Centre's rescue team takes the call.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Celebrating Lives of Music and Song
April 24, 2019 - 24:13
A celebration of children's entertainment legends Sharon and Bram, as they embark on their farewell tour.
Canadian Cultural Institutions at Risk
April 24, 2019 - 25:13
Richard Stursberg has led beloved Canadian institutions such as the CBC and Telefilm. Now, he has his sights set on the challenge posed by companies like Netflix and Amazon to Canada's cultural ecosystem.
The NHL: A Ridiculous History
April 23, 2019 - 21:46
Hockey is serious business in this country but it's also fodder for the humour and insight of sportswriter Sean McIndoe. He joins The Agenda to examine our national pastime and his new book, ,The Down Goes Brown History of the NHL".
A Perilous Data Deficit?
April 23, 2019 - 34:23
Rational debate on The Agenda depends upon empirically provable facts, but we often face a serious dearth of statistical research. A look at the data deficit in Canada, why it's lacking and the implications for policy making.
How the Media Covers Genocide
April 22, 2019 - 17:41
Could the media have done a better job of alerting the world to the Rwanda genocide 25 years ago? And how has media evolved in covering mass atrocities that persist to this day? Allan Thompson, editor of ,Media and Mass Atrocity" joins The Agenda.
Reflections on the Genocide in Rwanda
April 22, 2019 - 38:23
25 years ago this month, an estimated 800,000 to 1,000,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in a massive slaughter in the African nation of Rwanda. The Agenda convenes a panel to discuss the legacy of the genocide.
Music Without Borders
April 19, 2019 - 4:52
Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan Jeganathan visits the International Symphony Orchestra in Port Huron, Michigan.
London Calling
April 19, 2019 - 21:54
Being a foreign correspondent was always a dream job for former journalist Sean Mallen. He visits The Agenda to discuss the reality of the job - and what it does to family life - in his book ,Falling for London: A Cautionary Tale.,
Ontario Legal Aid Funding Cuts
April 18, 2019 - 20:17
Legal Aid Ontario saw a 30% cut to its funding in the 2019 provincial budget, a reduction of $133 million annually. The Agenda looks at how will affect low-income Ontarians who need legal representation.

Current Affairs

Blame Toronto: If students go hungry at breakfast, that may not be Doug Ford’s fault

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From parking lot to park: Why Depave Paradise is tearing up asphalt across Ontario

Volunteers throughout the province are turning old infrastructure into new gardens — part of a larger movement toward greening urban spaces.
A taxing problem: Why cities desperately need new sources of revenue

OPINION: In Ontario, municipalities collect only nine cents from every household tax dollar — not nearly enough to cover their ever-increasing list of responsibilities
One woman’s struggle to make housing a human right

Leilani Farha has dedicated her life to combatting the global housing crisis. TVO.org talks to the United Nations special rapporteur about spearheading a worldwide movement.
Yes, climate change is important. So is the Constitution

OPINION: The carbon-tax arguments made before the Court of Appeal last week demonstrate that climate-change policy has to be smart as well as aggressive.
Food waste is a $31-billion-a-year problem. Here’s how you can help solve it

Breaking with our culturally ingrained tendency to excess may seem difficult — but these eight simple ways of cutting back on waste are a good start.
Ontario Brain Institute: What we don’t know about children’s pain can hurt them

Misunderstood, under-diagnosed, and under-treated pain in children is a serious problem in pediatrics. Donna Cappelli and her son, Julian, who has cerebral palsy, talk to TVO.org about how it's affected their lives.
A budding industry: How spin-off cannabis businesses are rolling out in Ontario

These entrepreneurs see business opportunities beyond the mere growing and retailing of pot products. But can the province really become a destination for cannabis-related tourism?
How Indigenous-focused care is helping people in recovery from addiction

Clients of the Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre, in Fort Frances, have access to Elder support, fishing, and snowshoeing — all part of an effort to provide culturally appropriate treatment.