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Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia

★0.0 2014 1 Season TV-MA

Explore the lives of ordinary people who played extraordinary roles in the creation and growth of Canada's westernmost province. From the early gold rush years to the brutal Vancouver island coal mines to Operation Solidarity. These are the true stories of the men and women whose blood, sweat, and indomitable spirit built the province of British Columbia.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

1700 - 1920s

Episode 01

1700 - 1920s

Mar 20, 2014 · 23 min

Explore the Cariboo Gold Rush and the coal mines on Vancouver Island. Take a ride on the great BC steamships and learn about the Fisherman's Strike of 1900.

1920s - 1940s

Episode 02

1920s - 1940s

Mar 27, 2014 · 23 min

The Great Depression and two World Wars set on hard times for BC's labour movement. From labour camps on the Fraser River to the Post Office Sit-Down Strike, voices demanded to be heard.

1930s - 1980s

Episode 03

1930s - 1980s

Apr 3, 2014 · 22 min

From company towns like Ocean Falls popping up around the province to the devastating Second Narrows Bridge collapse, British Columbia is a province rich with stories to tell.

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Explore the lives of ordinary people who played extraordinary roles in the creation and growth of Canada's westernmost province. From the early gold rush years to the brutal Vancouver island coal mines to Operation Solidarity. These are the true stories of the men and women whose blood, sweat, and indomitable spirit built the province of British Columbia.

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How many seasons does Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia have?

Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia still on the air?

Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia?

Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia airs on Knowledge.

When did Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia first air?

Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia first aired on March 20, 2014.

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