Welcome to the CBC's History of Broadcast Technology Web Site. This site was built by High School Students in celebration of the CBC's 60th Anniversary this past November. The CBC has a rich technological history from early radio days to the modern digital era and this site showcases the technologies the CBC has used and their impact on Canadian history. |
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Radio and TVs: 60 Years of Canadian Family Entertainment |
Travel through the years and watch the evolution of radios and televisions through the eyes of the Cannuck family. Come into their home and watch and listen to your favourite CBC programs from the 1930s to the present.
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| Transmitting Canada's Elections |
Broadcast transmission technology has played an important role in covering our federal elections. See how changes in transmission technology over the years have affected this coverage. These technologies are cables, microwaves, satellites and the Internet.
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| Socking it to the CBC |
Learn about the state-of-the-art broadcasting technology as you join a band of terrorist sock puppets determined to take over the airwaves and tell the Canadian population of their plight.
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| CBC Technological Milestones and Timeline |
A timeline of important technology-related events and significant dates in the CBC's history. Among these certain milestones and technological innovations are emphasized. Did you know the CBC invented the chroma-key?
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This Web site was produced under contract to Industry Canada. Very special thanks to Jeanette Kopak and Ivan Harris. Project Members: Larry Botsikos, Ellen Danilchenko, Michael Goldberg, Paul Kelly, Ronnie Lebi, Andrea Lee, Elliot Steele |
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