TED Talks
Muhammed Idris: What refugees need to start new lives
Every minute, 20 people are newly displaced by climate change, economic crisis and political instability, according to the UNHCR. How can we help them overcome the barriers to starting new lives? TED Resident Muhammed Idris is leading a...
TED Talks
Martin Villeneuve: How I made an impossible film
Canadian filmmaker Martin Villeneuve talks about "Mars et Avril," the sci-fi spectacular he made with virtually no money over a seven-year stretch. In this charming talk, he explains the various ways he overcame financial and logistical...
TED Talks
Sean Davis: Can we solve global warming? Lessons from how we protected the ozone layer
The Montreal Protocol proved that the world could come together and take action on climate change. Thirty years after the world's most successful environmental treaty was signed, atmospheric scientist Sean Davis examines the world we...
Curated Video
Heavy rainfall causes flooding, road closures in Montreal
Heavy rainfall in recent days has some Montrealers contending with flooded basements and streets, prompting calls for investments in infrastructure to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Curated Video
With warming winters, are refrigerated skating rinks a necessary new normal?
After a winter that left conventional outdoor skating rinks in the Montreal area unusable for all but a handful of days, municipalities are investing in refrigerated outdoor facilities to give people more consistent access to ice.
Great Big Story
International flow, rapping in eight languages
Discover how this Canadian rap group breaks boundaries by rapping fluently in eight languages, bridging cultures through music.
Great Big Story
How video games are transforming education in Montreal
Explore how teachers in Montreal are using video games as powerful educational tools to engage and inspire students.
Makematic
The Seven Years' War: Britain and France Fight for Power
Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.
Curated Video
No Major Cities: Why So Few Canadians Live In On The East Coast
Much like the United States, Canada's first European settlements began on its east coast. But where many of the US's first settlements would eventually emerge as major population centers such as Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Greg Robinson - By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans
Greg Robinson, a professor of history at the Université du Québec à Montréal, discusses his book "By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans." Robinson's interest in the topic began while researching at the...
Curated Video
War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
The Guardian
Toronto: a guide to the music scene of Drake's home city
DJ and travel writer Woody Anderson touches down in Canada’s hip-hop capital of Toronto. Home to Drake and the Weeknd, the city has a renewed energy about it. Music journalist Anupa Mistry and rapper and DJ Cadence Weapon give Woody the...
Curated Video
Adaptation in Canada
"Adaptation in Canada" describes how Canadians adapt to their physical environment.
Curated Video
Edith Maude Eaton: Fostering Cultural Understanding Through Writing
In a time when Chinese immigrants in America faced discrimination in all walks of life – simply because of their race – author Edith Maude Eaton channeled the power of the pen to help make positive change.
Espresso Media
What's Really in Your Chewing Gum?
In this video, the speaker explores the ingredients and concerns surrounding chewing gum. There are concerns about the safety of these ingredients, particularly vinyl acetate, which has been linked to adverse reactions in large doses....
Mr. Beat
Toronto and Montreal Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Montreal and Toronto, the two largest cities in Canada.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David Stoloff - Global Connections
Professor Stoloff studies emerging educational technologies in his teaching and scholarship, including applications of global collaborations, electronic portfolios and open educational resources in student-managed learning. He has taught...
Curated Video
Discovering the Charms of Montreal
Welcome to the City of Montreal, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together to create a truly unique experience. In this video, we will take you on a journey through the real story behind Montreal, uncovering its origins,...
Next Animation Studio
Antarctic: 2021’s massive ozone hole finally closes
A colder than usual winter in the southern hemisphere fed a deep and larger than average hole that persisted for a longer period than usual.
Science360
What's greener ...A real or artificial Christmas tree?
Looking to pick our the perfect Christmas tree with the smallest environmental footprint? Stuck on whether you should buy an artificial tree or a real one? Dr. Jim L. Bowyer of University of Minnesota answers all of your questions on how...
Next Animation Studio
Saving ozone layer reduced climate change effects
A new study from the University of New South Wales has found that in addition to allowing the ozone layer to recover, the Montreal Protocol has also slowed the rate of climate change by up to 25 percent.
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...
Englishing
ESL - Canada (Facts, Map, Currency, Cities, Symbols, etc.)
What do you know about Canada? In this video lesson, Mr. P. will talk about the most important facts about this wonderful country. He will delve into its facts, symbols, map, cities, money, popular sports, and animals found in Canada....
Extra English Practice
Basic Grammar - The Simple Past
English grammar lesson outlining the basic form, meaning, and use for the simple past verb tense. Review some common irregular verbs and their past tense forms as well as spelling rules for regular verbs. Play a game ordering events in...