Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia(2014)
Overview
Explore the lives of ordinary people who played extraordinary roles in the creation and growth of Canada's westernmost province. From the early gold rush years to the brutal Vancouver island coal mines to Operation Solidarity. These are the true stories of the men and women whose blood, sweat, and indomitable spirit built the province of British Columbia.
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3 episodes • 2014
Miniseries
3 episodes • 2014
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1700 - 1920s | Mar 20, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 2 | 1920s - 1940s | Mar 27, 2014 | 0.0 |
| 3 | 1930s - 1980s | Apr 3, 2014 | 0.0 |
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