B.C. man cycling across Canada to raise awareness for mental illness
On Sunday at the Mile 0 monument in Victoria, Ryan Phillips began his nation-wide trek in hopes of raising awareness for mental illnesses. Continue reading
Documentary
Port Moody residents fundraising to make documentary about 104-year-old local’s amazing life
By Claire Allen Contributor
When the First World War ended on Nov. 11, 1918, Mary Anne Cooper had just turned four years old. Cooper recently celebrated her 104th birthday, and she is one of Port Moody’s most treasured and inspirational residents… and soon to be the subject of a feature-length documentary. Continue reading
Film on Colten Boushie case wins $10,000 prize at Hot Docs festival
Colten Boushie was shot to death after the vehicle he was in drove onto a farm property near Biggar, Sask., in 2016. Continue reading
‘Do or die’: recovering addict shares journey in Saskatchewan documentary
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses has produced a four-part documentary series addressing what it calls an addictions crisis in the province. Continue reading
Coldstream man featured in documentary set to air in Vernon
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Wayne Emde did not expect to become the subject of a documentary film when he set out on a 500-mile European pilgrimage roughly 10 years ago. Continue reading
New Brunswick documentary honours first player to break NHL colour barrier
The native son of Fredericton, N.B., and 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee was the first black player to make it to the NHL when he suited up for the Boston Bruins in 1958. Continue reading
Iconic Winnipeg eatery getting documentary treatment with ‘Sals Stories’
Its trademark red roof is one of Winnipeg’s most iconic sights, but for one local filmmaker, Salisbury House is much more than just a restaurant. Continue reading
NFB gives reporters a sneak peek at its production facilities before landmark move
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Reporters got the chance to see the National Film Board headquarters up close on Wednesday in advance of the board’s first open house in 30 years. Continue reading
New documentary reveals rise of Winnipeg’s hip hop dance community
The film is set to screen at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Saturday July 28. Continue reading
Edmonton filmmaker nominated for award known as ‘Oscar of the food world’
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Season 3 of the documentary series ‘From the Wild’ is up for a prestigious James Beard Award. In it, creator and producer Kevin Kossowan of Edmonton explores wild food with food industry insiders. Continue reading