Considers the shapes that content takes in particular programs and genres and the policies that guide program content in Canada. This work combines television studies with a range of contemporary perspectives to explore Canada's national narrative as it is expressed by the interplay between fiction and reality on Canadian television.
Programming Reality
Lord’s Distant Vineyard
‘Come to Old World Cornwall’, GWR poster, 1931.
Poster produced for Great Western Railway (GWR) to promote rail travel to Cornwall. The poster shows a Cornish fishing village with a steep street lined with old houses sloping down to the harbour. A fisherman carrying a basket on his back is shown walking up the street, with the water, hills and a tall-masted ship in the background. Issued for display in the USA and Canada in association with Cunard Line, Boston, Massachusetts. Artwork by S I Veale (1890-1961). Dimensions: 1015 mm x 620 mm.
Ibis London Docklands
Location. Located in central London, Ibis London Docklands is near the airport and close to One Canada Square, Olympic Stadium, and Tower of London. Additional points of interest include The O2 and Royal Observatory. Hotel Features. Ibis London Docklands's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Those traveling on business have access to a 24 hour business center at this hotel. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2010. Guestrooms. 87 guestrooms at Ibis London Docklands feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer city views. Furnishings include desks and sofa beds. Bathrooms feature showers. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 70 cm LCD televisions have premium satellite channels, free movie channels, and TV Internet access (surcharge). Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for wireless Internet in business center: GBP 1.5 per hour (rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: GBP 1.5 per hour (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: GBP 1.5 per hour (rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
George Mercer Dawson
‘Telegraph Les, Telephone Les, Travel Les’, poster, 1939-1945.
Telegraph Les, Telephone Les says the Post Office - Travel Les say the Railways' poster, WWII. Poster produced by the railway companies to advocate cutting back on train travel for the good of the war effort. Artwork by Austin Cooper (1890-1964). The artist was born in Manitoba, Canada, and studied art in Cardiff, Wales. Cooper commenced his career as a commercial artist in Montreal, but returned to London in 1922 to design posters for the LNER, Indian State Railways and London Transport. Printed by Whitwell Pres Ltd.
‘Come to Old World Cornwall’, GWR poster, 1931.
Poster produced for Great Western Railway (GWR) to promote rail travel to Cornwall. The poster shows a Cornish fishing village with a steep street lined with old houses sloping down to the harbour. A fisherman carrying a basket on his back is shown walking up the street, with the water, hills and a tall-masted ship in the background. Issued for display in the USA and Canada in association with Cunard Line, Boston, Massachusetts. Artwork by S I Veale (1890-1961). Dimensions: 1015 mm x 620 mm.