Archive: Show #205

When Charlie first came to Canada from the Caribbean, he couldn't find groceries from back home so he decided to open his own store.

Millions of years before the light bulb was invented, nature endowed species from jellyfish to fireflies with an internal source of illumination.

In Essex, Tori Herridge and Alex Langlands investigate the earthwork remains of a fort from the days of Henry VIII.

Many residents have fond memories of the original shops and gathering spots in downtown Mimico, like the popular Mimicombo roller rink. Most of these places are gone now, but the Mimico Centennial Library is a thriving community hub.

In the often-complicated relationship between the Palace and the press, there's one group of royals who have had to play the cleverest game of all - the younger generation.

The Cameron House on Queen Street West has been home to some of Canada's most beloved musicians since the early '80s.

The Empire Hotel was once an elegant landmark on Huntsville's thriving main street. Joni Mitchell was rumoured to have written "Raised on Robbery" there. When a kind landlord bought the hotel to create affordable apartments, a fire ended his dream.

Smoked meat sandwiches weren't the only attraction at Nate's Deli. The man behind the counter was Dave Smith.

A young Cooper's hawk falls into a pool and is injured, then escapes into the bush. And it's time to give the centre's skunks their vaccinations.