Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia
This three-part series shares the stories of workers, industries and events spanning three centuries of BC history.
This three-part series shares the stories of workers, industries and events spanning three centuries of BC history.
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1700 - 1920's
Explore the Cariboo Gold Rush and the coal mines on Vancouver Island. Take a ride on the great BC steamships and...
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1920's - 1940's
The Great Depression and two World Wars set on hard times for BC's labour movement. From labour camps on the Fraser...
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1930's - 1980's
From company towns like Ocean Falls popping up around the province to the devastating Second Narrows Bridge collapse...