In 1834 – tragedy strikes. Toronto is invaded by cholera then typhus and has to take drastic measures to save the population. An archaeological dig finds evidence of the immigrants who were sent to the fever sheds. John Rolph defies the British government and sets up a medical school which act eventually leads to the discovery of insulin by researchers, Banting and Best, at the University of Toronto
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.