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Documentary. The "glory days" of logging in B.C. are evoked through dramatized sequences, archival footage and photographs, oral history interviews with old-time loggers, and historical re-creations filmed at the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum. The latter scenes feature vintage equipment, including a steam locomotive and steam donkey. The nature of the pioneer logger's life, and the impact of technological change upon that way of life, are also discussed. In one sequence, an old-time high-rigger climbs and tops a spar tree.

Special event coverage. Coverage of the royal visit and ceremony at B.C. Place, including the Queen's invitation to the world to attend Expo 86.

Documentary. The camera traces the travels of a nature-lover through the forests and mountains of B.C., and shows rarely-photographed birds and animals in their natural settings.

Documentary. Conclusion of the "journey" begun in part one, with scenes of wildlife flourishing in forests that are protected both as wilderness areas and as sources of useful products. Includes scenes depicting the growth and impact of a forest fire, as well as water bombers, flying tankers and fire-fighting crews at work.

Industrial film. The transportation of logs from the forest to the mill. The main part of the film follows a load of logs down the coast from Masset Inlet on the Queen Charlotte Islands aboard the self-dumping log barge "Haida Carrier", towed by the tug "Haida Chieftain". Also includes footage of logging trucks and the manufacture and shipping of forest products.

SUMMARY: Audio recording of a television broadcast. Mark Raines interviews Jack Cullen on the BCTV program "Pipeline".;

News item. Story (aired on on BCTV Newshour) reporting on the horse and rider (Bert Hofman) that brought a message to the Queen during the B.C. Place invitation to Expo 86 ceremony. Includes shots of Hofman riding along freeway meridian, changing horses, entering B.C. place, and delivering the message.

Industrial film. Traces the growth of a tree from seed through maturity to old age and decay, and shows the efforts of silviculturists to develop superior trees.

Industrial film. The advance planning and site preparation that precedes actual logging in modern forest operations. Also includes scenes of cutting, spartree and booming operations, reforestation, maintenance, mill operations, etc.

Documentary. Shows corporate and government research in forestry, project development and improvement of production processes. Includes scenes at the Federal Forest Research Laboratory in Victoria and the Forest Products Laboratory in Vancouver.

Industrial film. The range of products that come from the tree, and the significant use that humanity has made of wood as a resource in construction, architecture, art and daily life. The historical and present importance of lumber, plywood, containers, and paper products are discussed. Includes footage of Fort Langley and of the "Haida village" reconstruction at UBC.

SUMMARY: Audio recording of a television broadcast. Selected highlights from the 1966 Variety Club Telethon, broadcast from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver. TRACK 1: Ed Ames, "They Call the Wind Maria"; Helen Curtis, "On a Wonderful Day Like Today"; Bill Kenny, "If I Didn't Care"; Shirley MacDonald, "Wouldn't It Be Lovely"; Fran Gregory, "All I Want"; Jack Wasserman and (wife) Fran Gregory, "Embrace;able You"; Bob Smith introduces Maynard Ferguson, who plays "Maria". TRACK 2: Maynard Ferguson plays "One O'Clock Jump"; Patti Paige, "L.O.V.E." and "Tennessee Waltz"; Eve Smith, "Easy Livin'" and "A;ll of You"; the Lance Harrison Dixieland Band plays "That's A-plenty", "Tin Roof Blues", and "Muskrat Ramble".;

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: On the very first episode of his popular weekday morning TV talk show, Jack Webster speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau in a taped interview. There are also pieces on the Vancouver Courthouse and a visit with Konditorei owner, Heinz Hebel. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Episode 2 of Webster!. New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent discusses the growth of support for the NDP federally, and provides insight into their political agenda. Liberal candidate Art Phillips talks about his move from Vancouver municipal politics into federal politics. Episode ends with Jack’s first television viewer phone-in segment.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. No information is available about the guests or topics for this episode.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Tape change issues. Bill Rathie, candidate for Vancouver mayor, announces his campaign promises including amalgamating Vancouver with neighbouring towns, reducing the number of public servants, and stopping the construction of major civic works. Jim Kinnaird, president of the BC and Yukon Building Trades Council, discusses the BC Labour Relations Board’s arbitration decision that compulsory retirement was in violation of the Human Rights Code.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Nova Bannatyne discusses what it is like living with a visible disability–going to school, interacting with other people, and finding employment. Angelo Branca, retired Supreme Court judge, shares his opinions on the justice system, capital punishment, and the drug trade in particular.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: The beginning of the episode is missing. Webster interviews Bob McClelland, Minister of Health, about heroin addicts and the province’s Heroin Treatment Act. In a taped video segment, reporter Brian Coxford visits the Brannen Lake Heroin Treatment Center near Nanaimo. Bert Hoskin, chairman of the Alcohol and Drug Commission, discusses heroin treatment centers. In a taped video segment, Webster goes to the Non-Partisan Association (NPA) convention and talks to Vancouver mayoral candidate Bill Rathie, alderman George Puil, former NPA president Mike Francis and current NPA president Duncan Kendrick about the NPA convention, candidates and election rules.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. No information is available about the guests or topics for this episode.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Final extra half hour not recorded. Jack speaks with Frank Walden, CUPW National Director, Western Region, and Lloyd Ingram, President CUPW Vancouver, about the current Canada Post labour dispute and possible strike action after eighteen months of negotiations. They discuss working conditions, a 50% turnover rate, automation, Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) clause. Vancouver Mayor Bill Rathie appears in a short film clip about the Vancouver City Council.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Joe Philliponi, owner of Vancouver's Penthouse Cabaret, is Jack's only guest. Mr. Philliponi and Jack discuss managing and licensing an adult nightclub. Linda Dutka appears near end of show.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Second half of interview not acquired. Interview with Rafe Mair, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs; discussion about half-price sale on American beer during the brewery strike; liquor licenses and advertising; the Canadian Constitution; Garde Gardom. Interview with Patrick Watson; discussing the CBC, “This Hour Has 7 Days”; Watson's novel "Alter Ego" and unemployment in Canada.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Incomplete episode. Doug Collins, Vancouver Sun; Beast of British Columbia; Bill Black, UBC Law Professor, former member of BC Human Rights Commission.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack's first guest is Squamish mayor Pat Brennan who talks to Jack about building a new shipping berth in Squamish. The second guest is Godfrey Talbot, author and former royal correspondent at Buckingham Palace. Talbot offers insights into working as a court correspondent and promotes his book "The Country Life Book of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother". Bill Wilson, president of the United Native Nations of BC, is the final guest. Wilson discusses tribal and native issues and states that, for the first time, all tribal groups in British Columbia will be gathering in Prince George with the goals of building cooperation between the local organizations and working together on the issues of aboriginal rights and land claims.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Interview with Simma Holt, Liberal MP, Vancouver Kingsway. Topics include Pierre Trudeau; the right to strike; postal strike; industry protection; CRTC; the Broadcasting Act; capital punishment; election. Jack Webster’s “Items”, include a look at Stanley Park signage with Bert Brakewell from Vancouver Parks Board, and local opinions from Sidney Hattenstone, Clarice Couman, and Tom Reed. Oakalla Women’s Prison; the Proudfoot Inquiry; reviewing Robson Square Courthouse and Art Gallery.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster comments on the postal strike. He interviews Gordon Fairweather, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and discusses; the Canadian Human Rights Code and guidelines for employers; Human Rights Tribunals; Kathleen Ruff; artificial barriers; discrimination in Canada; forbidden questions due to military service, marital status, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, and medical history. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day’s guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett. Topics include; election, budget; Canadian constitutional proposals and regional representation in the Senate with five regions; BC Hydro; postal strike; upgrading the Port Nelson extension; the PNE; lottery funds; detox centres and programmes; Northwood Mills and timber; cutting quotas going overseas. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster comments on the Vancouver Sun article about the development of Whistler Mountain. Interviews Bonnie Agnew and Megan Ellis from Rape Relief about recent complaints; lack of programs for sexual offenders in prison. Interview with Nancy Greene Raine, Alpine Ski Champion, later Senator, and Al Raine, Provincial Coordinator for Ski Development, on contract with Ministry of Environment. Topics; Whistler and Blackcomb development, Fortress Co., village development, Federal and Provincial agreement for funding development of the community facilities; and Resort Municipality of Whistler. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day’s guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Webster comments on prostitution in Vancouver and interviews prostitutes. Topics; why and how started in the business; personal safety; the Vancouver Police; soliciting laws; taxes; pimps; abuse; drug and alcohol abuse. Webster comments on the new criminal code for solicitation and the Debra Hutt case and judgment; the definition of 'solicit'. American prostitutes; pimps; deportation; and working in Canada. Associate producer Linda Dutka talks about next day’s guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: One hour show. Segment 6 pre-recorded. Dr. John Clement, an insulin researcher from Connaught Labs in Toronto, and Dr. Reynolds, Director of Diabetic Teaching at St. Paul's Hospital, discuss diabetes, especially juvenile diabetes. Murray McKay, an appraiser from Christie's Auctioneers, appraises some artifacts of Jack's.