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Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Chester Johnson, Chairman of BC Hydro, talks about building a new dam called Site C on the Peace River and selling the power to the US. Hiro Umebayashi, a Japanese peace activist, talks about concerns that Japan is switching from a policy of missiles only for defense. Michael Graham, Vice-President and Director of Merrill Lynch Canada, and Michael Landry, financial analyst and Senior Vice-President of Templeton International, talk about Canada's economy.

The fonds consists of records generated by Lew M. Parry between about 1930 and 1987 in the course of his activities as a film maker based in Vancouver, including records generated by the companies Trans-Canada Films Ltd., Lew Parry Film Productions and Parry Films Ltd. The fonds also includes records generated by Lew Parry through his activities as art director and set designer for the Vancouver Little Theatre Association in Vancouver from about 1933 until about 1947. Also included are a few personal records such as photographs of Parry's home, family and friends. The fonds consists of Parry's films and library footage, comprising industrial films of bridge, power plant and dam construction, and of the mining, logging and fishing industries, as well as documentaries, travelogues, promotional films, newsreels, educational and training films, dramatic short films, docudramas, theatrical trailers and television programs and commercials. The fonds also includes photographs of Parry's activities making promotional films, and making industrial films of the mining industry and of bridge, dam and power plant construction projects. There are also photographs of the filming of the pilot television program North of 53 and of The Littlest Hobo program; of film studios, film sets, and recording studios; photographs of actors (including actors from Paramount Studios) and a few personal photographs of Parry's home, family and friends. In addition the fonds includes a scrapbook containing Vancouver Little Theatre Association programs (1933-1947), correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, black and white photographs, including some of the Vancouver Diamond Jubilee parade, graphite sketches and colour drawings of set designs, art sketches (including possibly a storyboard for a “screen ad” for Roger's Sugar), invitations and an invoice. The fonds also includes four award certificates (1957, 1986-1987).

The item is a microfiche copy of a thesis by Andrea Madelaine Katherine Demchuk titled "The Stikine: Tahltans, environmentalists and B.C. Hydro." vi, 97 p. Thesis (M.A.), University of British Columbia, 1985. Vita. Bibliography: pages 88-97.

The fonds consists of industrial, engineering, and public relations films created for or by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and its predecessors (the British Columbia Electric Company and the British Columbia Power Commission) from 1945 to about 1984. This material includes 164 unique film items in 16 mm film, each containing one or more printing elements such as prints, sound tracks, negative reels, selected out-takes and unedited footage. In some cases, there are no edited prints, only miscellaneous reels of footage.

Most of the BC Electric and BC Hydro films are the work of Vancouver producer Lew M. Parry. The fonds also includes a number of non-Hydro films produced by Parry, as well as a selection of prints and film material relevant to BC which had been circulated through (or stored at) Hydro's film library.

The sub-series consists of film produced by or the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority during the years 1961-1984. The films document the construction of major dams and hydro-electric plants at Arrow Lake, Duncan Lake and Mica Creek in the Columbia River basin and the W.A.C. Bennett (Portage Mountain) Dam on the Peace River, as well as the Revelstoke and Seven Mile projects of the 1970s. From the late 1970s and early 1980s, there is a group of public relations films on alternative energy sources and energy conservation. Also included are films on the Burrard Thermal Generating Station at Ioco, a Greater Vancouver bus route, and safety procedures for linemen, as well as some unedited footage and TV commercials.

Educational. Proposed methods of harnessing the incredible energy of coastal tides, wave action and ocean currents, and the thermal gradient of warm surface water and cold depths. This film has special application to the B.C. coast and features scenes of familiar areas that have been surveyed for power generation.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Opening sequence not recorded. Jack visits laid-off BC Hydro apprentices who are losing their chance to finish their training and obtain their journeyman tickets. Jack talks on the phone with Bob McClelland, Labour Minister, about the laid-off apprentices and job training. Jack is on the phone with Benno Friesen, Surrey-White Rock MP, selected as Chairman of National Progressive Conservative Caucus. Jack interviews Sir Richard Attenborough, director of “Gandhi”, about the film, his career, social issues, non-violent opposition, and his politics. Mark Sager, appointed as Chairman of the Sager Commission, discusses the Commission’s mandate to examine school district operations, including administrative costs.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack features Dr. Gordon Shrum focusing on his long career and connections to Simon Fraser University and other public projects. Reporter Steve Wyatt put together archival photographs and pieces of film honouring Shrum as both scientist and public servant. Recorded segments include Robert Bonner, BC Hydro Chairman; Nathan Nemetz, Chief Justice of BC; Dorothy Somerset; Grace McCarthy, Human Resources Minister; David Brousson, BCIT Dean of Development; Arthur Erickson, Architect; Gordon Shrum, Jr.; and Erich Vogt, TRIUMF Director. H.S. Ferns, author of "Reading From Left to Right", talks to Jack about Cambridge University in the 1930s and the rise of Marxism and Communism. Update on the condition of sportscaster Ron Manz and his family who were injured in a vehicle accident. Video footage of Premier Bill Bennett closes the show.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack starts off the show with his predictions for the new year. He speaks to Grace McCarthy, Minister of Human Resources, and Gordon Shrum about Pier BC. Barry Downes, architect, shows a scale model of the proposed convention centre to Gordon and Jack. Stephen Rogers, Minister of Environment, talks to Jack about the recent flooding in southwestern BC, Hope, Hatzic, Pemberton, Squamish and the Cowichan Valley, with $13 million damage. They discuss building on flood plains, as well as plans for rebuilding and financial aid for victims.

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RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-08 SUMMARY: Music composed by Doug Parker for a BC Hydro slide presentation about electrical power and energy conservation on Vancouver Island. The presentation, originally entitled PEAK OF PLENTY, was revised and re-titled THE ENERGY DILEMMA, August 1980.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0283 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Robert Bonner (Victoria Rotary) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-04 SUMMARY: Robert Bonner at the Victoria Rotary Club.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0284 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. Alex Manderville (BCMA president) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: Dr. Alex Manderville, president of the BCMA.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0285 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hewitt ; Spettifore RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: James Hewitt and [?] Spettifore.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0286 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Phillips RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: Don Phillips on coal deal details.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0287 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Stupich RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: Dave Stupich -- reaction to 1980-81 budget.;

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack broadcasts a recorded interview with environmentalist Paul Watson. Then he is in the studio with Dr. George Pedersen, President of Simon Fraser University, and Dr. Gordon Shrum, for a discussion on post-secondary institutions and the 15th birthday of SFU. Chief of Vancouver Police Don Winterton announces his impending retirement via phone call. Steve Wyatt reports on Vancouver’s organized crime and Chinese gangs.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0295 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland ; eaction from Norm Olsen & Art Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bob McClelland, with reaction from Norm Olsen (BC Hydro), Art Williams (Westcoast Transmission), and David Anderson. TRACK 2: More on energy policy, and Bill Ritchie on being caucus chief.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0296 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob Skelly RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-04 SUMMARY: Bob Skelly on energy policy.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0297 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis ; Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-05 SUMMARY: Hugh Curtis on third quarter report; Bill Vander Zalm on revenue sharing.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0298 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): David Helliwell speech RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-07 SUMMARY: David Helliwell speech to Men's Canadian Club.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0299 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-14 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on "dirty tricks".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0300 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-14 SUMMARY: TRACKS 1 & 2: [Allan?] Williams on "dirty tricks".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0301 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-19 SUMMARY: Garde Gardom on federal election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0302 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-27 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on "seven-year uranium itch".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0303 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on throne speech.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0304 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-29 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett reacts to throne speech.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0216 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-05 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on "all kinds of stuff" [various items].; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0217 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance bills debate RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-19 SUMMARY: Finance bills debate.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0218 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP MLA Colin Gabelman RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-19 SUMMARY: NDP MLA Colin Gabelmann on Alert Bay inquiry.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0219 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Politicians not morons : reaction to David Suzuki statement, McGeer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-19 SUMMARY: "Politicians not morons": Pat McGeer reaction to David Suzuki statement.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0220 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lorne Nicolson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-21 SUMMARY: Lorne Nicolson on BC Hydro, and others [who?] won't let bill pass.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0221 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-22 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett returns from Ottawa.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0222 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-22 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier's news conference upon his return from meeting Joe Clark. TRACK 2: Bill Vander Zalm.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0223 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-27 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett travelling to Mideast.;

Industrial film. A progress report on studies of the McGregor Diversion, a plan to boost the power output capacities of both the Bennett and Site One dams on the Peace River. The proposal was to dam the McGregor River and its tributaries, creating a large reservoir of water that would reach the dams via the Parsnip River and Williston Lake. The engineering, environmental effects, downstream flood control value, social impacts and costs of the plan are considered.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0099 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on BCRIC, amendments to BCRIC Act, 1979 session.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0100 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on Japanese ownership of fisheries.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0101 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Vander Zalm on handicapped transit.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0102 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Vander Zalm on conflict of interest legislation.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0103 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Vander Zalm song ; Elwood Veitch RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Vander Zalm song at Kamloops mini-convention, April 1979. TRACK 2: [Elwood] Veitch.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0104 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Elwood Veitch ; Sam Bawlf ; Grace McCarthy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: [Elwood] Veitch. TRACK 2: Bawlf; McCarthy; 1979 election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0105 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Williams (etc.) on Vogel RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: Williams, etc., on Vogel.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0106 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Williams ; Hewitt denies RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Williams on Catholic teacher appeal. TRACK 2: Hewitt denies split between BC Hydro and the government.;