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The 1965 Granduc Mine Disaster, Podcast Ep. 35 | Podcast
The 1965 Granduc Mine Disaster, Podcast Ep. 35 | Podcast
Publication date: April 13, 2026 Podcast length: 20:42 Hosted by: Rod Mickleburgh Research and writing by: Patricia Wejr Production by: John Mabbott This episode features memories from survivors Vince Ready and Art Vibert, as well as music from Stompin' Tom Connors. On February 18, 1965, a massive avalanche struck the remote Granduc copper mine camp, north of Stewart, BC. Twenty-six of
Vancouver's Labor Temple in the April 2026 newsletter - BC Labour Heritage Centre
Vancouver's Labor Temple in the April 2026 newsletter - BC Labour Heritage Centre
Learn about the history of Vancouver's Labor Temple and an upcoming event to recognize its importance to the city's unions in the April 2026 newsletter.
Read Solidarity City: The Mac-Paps Come Home
Read Solidarity City: The Mac-Paps Come Home
Mac-Paps were overwhelmingly working-class, and were motivated to oppose fascism by their experiences during the Great Depression. According to the Friends of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion (FMPB), an organisation that raised funds to support the Mac-Paps during and after the war, Vancouver had produced more volunteers proportional to its population than any other city in the
Read March 2026 newsletter
Read March 2026 newsletter
Watch Rod Mickleburgh interview on labour reporting
Watch Rod Mickleburgh interview on labour reporting
In this first part of the interview, Rod describes his early career path, including working at various newspapers and developing a passion for sports journalism before transitioning to the labour beat. Significant labour disputes he covered include the 1976 Kitimat wildcat strike by the Canadian Association of Smelter and Allied Workers (CASAW) against Alcan and
The Backstory: Labour and Politics 1961-1991 | Video
The Backstory: Labour and Politics 1961-1991 | Video
The story of this changing relationship highlights the ways in which workers and their unions fight for political power. The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and the Canadian Labour Congress partnered to form the New Democratic Party in 1961. The intention was to create a modern social-democratic political party with a broad base and an inherent focus on
BC Workers’ News | BC History Digitization Program
BC Workers’ News | BC History Digitization Program
BC Labour Heritage Centre - Working People Built BC
BC Labour Heritage Centre - Working People Built BC
Welcome to the BC Labour Heritage Centre Our non-profit organization preserves, documents, and presents the rich history of working people in British Columbia. FEATURED Nothing Found Search the collection Historical artifacts, booklets, videos, podcasts, plaques and more. Suggested searches On to Ottawa Trek
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BC Labour Heritage Centre Oral History Collection
Labour Heritage Moments - Short Videos on BC Labour Stories
Labour Heritage Moments - Short Videos on BC Labour Stories
On The Line Podcast - Stories of BC Workers
On The Line Podcast - Stories of BC Workers
Tune into 30-minute podcast episodes, each one exploring a different part of BC’s labour history, from major milestones to lesser-known stories and people.
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