Wednesday, December 24th TV listings for Documentary Channel (Canada) HD
Still Standing Dawson City, Yukon
Dawson City's claim to fame is the Klondike Gold Rush, which attracted tourists from far and wide; the COVID pandemic put a stop to this thriving industry, but the town is struggling to bounce back.
Still Standing Temagami, ON
Temagami, Ontario, is synonymous with old-growth and the struggle to balance economics and conservation.
Still Standing High River, AB
In the spring of 2013, High River, Alberta experienced the worst flooding event in the province's history; locals rallied and survived with the country-western traditions the town is known for.
Still Standing M'Chigeeng
M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island was once the center for the Anishinaabe people; this changed dramatically when a series of treaties cut off the community from their traditional lands.
Still Standing Gander, NL
Gander, Newfoundland, has become "The Crossroads of the World" once again thanks to new businesses, new residents, and newfound fame due to a hit Broadway musical.
Still Standing Membertou First Nation
The forced relocation of the Membertou First Nation 100 years ago sent the community into crisis; thanks to a bold economic plan, they have successfully pulled off a stunning transformation.
Still Standing Chippewas of Rama First Nation, ON
This Indigenous community beat out 25 others to build the largest First Nations' casino in Canada.
Still Standing Prince Rupert, BC
After the town's cannery shut down, Prince Rupert reinvented itself as a global shipping hub.
Still Standing Smith Falls, ON
After the closure of Smiths Falls' Hershey factory, Ontario's "chocolate capital" reinvented itself as place where new recreationaland service sector businesses can thrive.
Still Standing Windsor, NS
When Nova Scotia Textiles Ltd closed its doors after 106 years in operation, Windsor, NS embraced its reputation as the home of massive pumpkins and its claim as "the birthplace of hockey."
Still Standing Kimberley, BC
For almost a century, the Sullivan Mine has been the heart and soul of Kimberley, BC; now, this mountain town's comeback story includes a make-believe Bavarian village.
Still Standing Elliot Lake, ON
After the town's uranium mine went bust, Elliot Lake turned to of another precious resource: some of the most affordable real estate in the country.
Still Standing Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB
Sioux Valley Dakota in Manitoba is bringing back buffalo and reconnecting with their past.
Still Standing New Glasgow,N.S.
The local steel industry collapses and New Glasgow embraces art, its diverse history and its community spirit.
Still Standing Amherstburg, ON
For 100 years, Amherstburg was famous for its amusement park; when the park closed, locals turned to a new attraction that will never go out of style: Amherstburg's remarkable heritage.
Still Standing Gracefield, PQ
For over 100 years, small-scale farming and logging fuelled Gracefield's economy, but it hit a slump in the 1990s; things are turning around thanks to newcomers and new interests.
Still Standing Southport, MB
For 50 years, this tiny town was an air force base where thousands of pilots learned to fly; when the base closed, Southport transformed into a new kind of community.
Still Standing Slave Lake, AB
Catastrophic fires ripped through the community of Slave Lake over a decade ago, but the town has risen from the ashes and become more resilient than ever.
Still Standing Dawson City, Yukon
Dawson City's claim to fame is the Klondike Gold Rush, which attracted tourists from far and wide; the COVID pandemic put a stop to this thriving industry, but the town is struggling to bounce back.
Still Standing Temagami, ON
Temagami, Ontario, is synonymous with old-growth and the struggle to balance economics and conservation.
Still Standing High River, AB
In the spring of 2013, High River, Alberta experienced the worst flooding event in the province's history; locals rallied and survived with the country-western traditions the town is known for.
Still Standing M'Chigeeng
M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island was once the center for the Anishinaabe people; this changed dramatically when a series of treaties cut off the community from their traditional lands.
Still Standing Gander, NL
Gander, Newfoundland, has become "The Crossroads of the World" once again thanks to new businesses, new residents, and newfound fame due to a hit Broadway musical.
Still Standing Membertou First Nation
The forced relocation of the Membertou First Nation 100 years ago sent the community into crisis; thanks to a bold economic plan, they have successfully pulled off a stunning transformation.
Still Standing Chippewas of Rama First Nation, ON
This Indigenous community beat out 25 others to build the largest First Nations' casino in Canada.
Still Standing Prince Rupert, BC
After the town's cannery shut down, Prince Rupert reinvented itself as a global shipping hub.
Still Standing Smith Falls, ON
After the closure of Smiths Falls' Hershey factory, Ontario's "chocolate capital" reinvented itself as place where new recreationaland service sector businesses can thrive.
Still Standing Windsor, NS
When Nova Scotia Textiles Ltd closed its doors after 106 years in operation, Windsor, NS embraced its reputation as the home of massive pumpkins and its claim as "the birthplace of hockey."
Still Standing Kimberley, BC
For almost a century, the Sullivan Mine has been the heart and soul of Kimberley, BC; now, this mountain town's comeback story includes a make-believe Bavarian village.
Still Standing Elliot Lake, ON
After the town's uranium mine went bust, Elliot Lake turned to of another precious resource: some of the most affordable real estate in the country.
Still Standing Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB
Sioux Valley Dakota in Manitoba is bringing back buffalo and reconnecting with their past.
Still Standing New Glasgow,N.S.
The local steel industry collapses and New Glasgow embraces art, its diverse history and its community spirit.
Still Standing Amherstburg, ON
For 100 years, Amherstburg was famous for its amusement park; when the park closed, locals turned to a new attraction that will never go out of style: Amherstburg's remarkable heritage.
Still Standing Gracefield, PQ
For over 100 years, small-scale farming and logging fuelled Gracefield's economy, but it hit a slump in the 1990s; things are turning around thanks to newcomers and new interests.
Still Standing Southport, MB
For 50 years, this tiny town was an air force base where thousands of pilots learned to fly; when the base closed, Southport transformed into a new kind of community.
Still Standing Slave Lake, AB
Catastrophic fires ripped through the community of Slave Lake over a decade ago, but the town has risen from the ashes and become more resilient than ever.
Still Standing Dawson City, Yukon
Dawson City's claim to fame is the Klondike Gold Rush, which attracted tourists from far and wide; the COVID pandemic put a stop to this thriving industry, but the town is struggling to bounce back.
Still Standing Temagami, ON
Temagami, Ontario, is synonymous with old-growth and the struggle to balance economics and conservation.
Still Standing High River, AB
In the spring of 2013, High River, Alberta experienced the worst flooding event in the province's history; locals rallied and survived with the country-western traditions the town is known for.
Still Standing M'Chigeeng
M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island was once the center for the Anishinaabe people; this changed dramatically when a series of treaties cut off the community from their traditional lands.
Still Standing Gander, NL
Gander, Newfoundland, has become "The Crossroads of the World" once again thanks to new businesses, new residents, and newfound fame due to a hit Broadway musical.
Still Standing Membertou First Nation
The forced relocation of the Membertou First Nation 100 years ago sent the community into crisis; thanks to a bold economic plan, they have successfully pulled off a stunning transformation.
The Nature of Things Lost World of the Hanging Gardens
ISIS destroys thousands of ancient artifacts and buildings in Mosul; archaeologists are making incredible discoveries in the wreckage.
Prince George: A King For The Future
Uncovering the secrets of Prince George's royal upbringing, how he is raised, his education, the royal rituals he must learn and how his modern upbringing is bringing the royal family kicking and screaming into the modern age.
2024: A Hundred Days That Rocked the Royals
Delving deep into the struggles faced by the Royal Family during the first three months of 2024; King Charles's fight with cancer and Kate Middleton's preventative chemotherapy.