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Episode 7 of 7

August 17, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

The recipient of good news, a relieved Brian escapes to a favourite summer getaway  - and draws some lessons from his “year in hell.”

 
August 17
 

Aisle anxiety

Having dutifully scoured the supermarket circulars for bargains, Brian and Cassandra steer a careful course towards the cash. But can the...

 

July 6, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

Episode 6 of 7

 

If I had a torch

Intent on providing for his young family and multiplying his job options, Brian masters some new skills.

 

June 1, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

Episode 5 of 7

 

April in Oshawa

Spring 2010 brings renewed hope to the Ontario town and its embattled auto industry. As his little girl fills her Easter basket, Brian co...

 

April 20, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

Episode 4 of 7

 
 

Welding 101

One of the thousands of jobless workers in Canada’s industrial heartland, Brian has qualified for Ontario’s Second Career Program.

 

March 23, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

Episode 3 of 7

 

Battered in Durham Region

Some talk of recovery, but the crisis continues for Brian and Cassandra. “Having to sell our house was bad enough.”

 

March 2, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

Episode 2 of 7

 

Rough road

“We gotta stay strong for our daughter.” Once gainfully employed by General Motors, Brian reflects on all he’s lost.

 

February 5, 2010

Oshawa , Ontario

Episode 1 of 7

 
 
 
   

Auto-workers at a crossroads

When the wheels come off the auto industry, a family in Ontario's manufacturing heartland feels the pain.

 

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    Brian & Cassandra   Brian & Cassandra  

    Brian and Cassandra both come from a long line of auto-workers – and had been counting on their good jobs with GM to see them and their little girl into the future.

     
 

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