Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia
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.
Seasons
E11700 - 1920s
Mar 20, 2014
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.
E21920s - 1940s
Mar 27, 2014
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.
E31930s - 1980s
Apr 3, 2014
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.
Videos
Storyline
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.
Recommended
History 101
2020
The Movies That Made Us
2019
Doctor Who Confidential
2005
Medal of Honor
2018
How It's Made
2001
American Experience
1988
The Nineties
2017
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE
2024
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
2020
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
American Masters
1986
Hulk Hogan: Real American
2026
More Like This
Guy Martin: Proper Jobs
2025
Miners' Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain
2024
White
2008
Inside Alan Moore's Head
2017
The Struggles for Poland
1987
What's Happening!!
1976
Shameless
2004
All in the Family
1971
Boys from the Blackstuff
1982
Open All Hours
1976
The Likely Lads
1964
Roseanne
1988