Best Unsolved Canda Podcasts (2025)

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044 Unsolved Mysteries: Part 02 42:01

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3d ago42:01

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda return to the strange and the unsolved — where truth slips through the cracks of history. From the mysterious death of painter Tom Thomson, to the daring Montreal Museum of Fine Arts heist, and the eerie story of a village that vanished, these are…

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DTCP 026 - The Five Fishermen: Haunted by the Tide 24:43

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we head to Halifax, Nova Scotia—where the sea isn’t the only thing that refuses to rest. Once a funeral home, now a fine dining landmark, the Five Fishermen Restaurant has served generations of guests… both living and otherwise. From flickering lights and moving…

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043 Unsolved Mysteries: Part 01 51:05

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week on Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda dive deep into the strange and the unexplained — stories that have haunted Canada for decades. From mysterious lights in the northern skies to a theatre magnate who disappeared without a trace, these cases blur the line between fact and folklore. Were t…

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DTCP 025 - Beneath the Escarpment: The Haunted Tunnels of the Niagara Region 27:31

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we venture deep beneath the Niagara Region—where the earth hides its secrets in stone and shadow. From the eerie depths of the Merritton Tunnel to the forgotten bunkers near Decew Falls, these underground passages have long been home to whispers, footsteps, and …

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042 Creep of the Week: John Robinson 47:37

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week's episode is chaos. From Valerie being sick and struggling her way through the insanely wrong information to Daisy barking this one is one for the books. Canadian Creepies presents it's first ever full length Creep of the Week with returning season 1 co-host Kyle! Please note that the victim a…

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DTCP 024 - Skeleton Park 25:34

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Beneath the quiet grass of a neighbourhood park in Kingston, Ontario, thousands of bodies still lie just below the surface. Once a cemetery for the poor, the unknown, and the forgotten, the land was converted into a public park—without removing most of the dead. Locals nicknamed it Skeleton Park, and fo…

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041 Shadows Over the St. Lawrence: Haunted Quebec 01 1:02:58

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! From the mist rising over the St. Lawrence to the echoing corridors of centuries-old fortresses, Quebec is a province built on history—and haunted by it. In this episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda wander through three of Quebec’s most chilling sites: 🕯️ The Château Frontenac, where the gho…

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DTCP 023 - The Dagg Poltergeist: When the Walls Spoke 24:33

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040 Blood and Brotherhood: The White Boy Posse Part 02 1:22:27

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadows of Canada’s prairies, the White Boy Posse’s violent brotherhood reached its breaking point. What began as loyalty and blood spilled in silence erupted into betrayal, chaos, and murder—leaving communities scarred by the trail they left behind. In Part Two of Blood and Brotherhood, we follo…

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DTCP 022 - The Eternal Cry of the Dungarvon Whooper 26:55

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the late 1800s, deep in the Miramichi woods of New Brunswick, a young cook was said to have met a violent end in a remote lumber camp. Soon after, the stillness of the forest was shattered by terrifying, unearthly cries that echoed through the night. The men called it the Dungarvon Whooper, and the l…

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039 Blood and Brotherhood: The White Boy Posse Part 01 56:12

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadows of Canada’s prairies, a violent brotherhood began to take shape. Calling themselves the White Boy Posse, this group bound its members with loyalty, intimidation, and blood. What started as a small, tightly knit crew would soon spiral into something far darker—leaving fear, chaos, and deat…

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DTCP 021 - The Curious Case of Jacko the Ape 23:27

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the summer of 1884, a strange creature was said to have been captured near Yale, British Columbia—a being caught somewhere between man and beast. Reporters called it Jacko the Ape, and for a brief moment, the story gripped the imagination of a young nation. But was Jacko a living relic of a lost spec…

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038 The Mystery of Justin Evans 1:01:17

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this unsettling installment of Canadian Creepies, we turn to Simcoe, Ontario, where the disappearance of 22-year-old Justin Evans in 2021 left a community shaken. Days of searching turned into weeks of questions, until his body was discovered and the story shifted from a missing-person case to someth…

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DTCP 020 - The Haunting of Goblin Hollow 25:11

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this haunting installment of Down the Crooked Path, we revisit one of Prince Edward Island’s darkest unsolved crimes: the murder of Ann Beaton in 1859. Struck down on her walk home, Ann’s story blurred almost immediately into legend—her death investigated with a strange ritual, her memory carried in …

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037 Shadows in Burlington: The Murder of Joseph Fritch 45:40

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we revisit the tragic murder of Joseph Fritch, a Burlington man whose ordinary stop for gas turned into a nightmare. Ambushed by two teenagers, Fritch’s death shattered the illusion of “safe suburbia” and left a community reeling. We trace the crime from the night o…

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DTCP 019 - Deerman: Folklore, Fear, and the Forest 29:37

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this eerie installment of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the unsettling legend of Deerman—a figure that straddles the line between man and beast in Canadian folklore. Part cryptid, part cautionary tale, Deerman has been whispered about in forested communities for generations: glowing eyes in the t…

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DTCP 018 - What Mr.Christie Hid 28:21

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This Down the Crooked Path episode, hosted by Amanda Joy, uncovers a hidden chapter behind one of Canada’s most familiar names. Mr. Christie may have made good cookies, but his legacy carries with it a shadowed tale — one that begins with whispers of a room never meant to be found. In this episode, Aman…

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DTCP 017 - The Silent Sister 27:33

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this journey Down the Crooked Path, we step into the fog of legend to unravel one of Canada’s most enduring ghost stories. Known to some as the Headless Nun, she is more than a campfire tale — her shadow lingers in whispered folklore, haunting landscapes, and uneasy imaginations. In this episode, we …

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DTCP 016 - Whispers on the Frequency 29:48

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadow of the Cold War, one Canadian engineer found himself staring not at the ground, but at the skies. Wilbert Smith (1910–1962), a respected radio engineer, began his career tuning into the science of sound and signal—but soon found himself listening for something far stranger. This week, Down…

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Season 02: New chills, same thrills. 1:46

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! A little ghostly pause in our schedule… 👻 Valerie here, taking a short break from my episodes so I can stir the cauldron and brew up something extra creepy. I’ll be back September 11th with a partner-in-crime to dig into true crime, haunted history, and the kinds of stories that keep you up at night. Bu…

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DTCP 015 - The Mugwump Monster 30:25

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadowy waters of Ontario's Lake Timiskaming lurks a legend—one with scales, a serpentine body, and a reputation that’s as slippery as it is strange. Locals call it the Mugwump Monster, and its story winds through decades of eyewitness accounts, folklore, and just enough mystery to keep you looki…

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Residential Schools: Part 06 Beyond Apologies - Paths to Justice and Reparations 1:05:51

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the final chapter of our six-part series, we look ahead—beyond the government apologies and symbolic gestures—to the deeper truths and ongoing demands for justice. Valerie and Amanda explore the limitations of official apologies and what Indigenous communities have repeatedly stated is needed for rea…

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DTCP 014 - Demon Island 26:58

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the shadowy heart of the Canadian wilderness lies a remote, forested island with a name that echoes with warning: Demon Island. In this episode, Amanda Joy explores the chilling folklore, unsettling disappearances, and whispered curses surrounding this little-known place. What began as campfire stori…

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Residential Schools: Part 05 The Unmarked Graves & Ongoing Impact 1:15:34

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In May 2021, the world was forced to reckon with what Indigenous communities in Canada had known for generations: children never came home from residential schools. This episode begins with the discovery of unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and continues with similar findi…

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DTCP 013 - The Vampires of Wilno 29:55

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the quiet hills of Wilno, Ontario—the oldest Polish-Kashub settlement in Canada—whispers of something ancient still linger. Tales of the undead, of graves disturbed, of iron stakes and midnight rituals have passed through generations like warnings carried on the wind. In this episode, Amanda ventures…

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Residential Schools: Part 04 The Road to Reckoning 1:13:12

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Co-hosted by Valerie & Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path) What happened after the dormitories began to close? This episode traces the long, uneven path from the physical shutdown of Canada’s residential schools to the national reckoning still unfolding today. Valerie and Amanda explore: Closing the Scho…

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DTCP 012 - The Northern Triangle 33:42

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Deep in the rugged wilderness of northern British Columbia lies a region with a chilling reputation: dozens of people have vanished here without a trace—planes, hikers, hunters, and entire search parties swallowed by the land. In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures into the eerie mystery of what's become …

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Residential Schools: Part 03 Resistance and Survival 1:05:59

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Residential Schools: Erasure, Resistance, Reckoning — Part 03 of 06: Resistance & Survival Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path). This episode turns to the often-overlooked stories of resistance within the residential school system—a system designed to erase Indigenous identities a…

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DTCP 011 - Werewolves of La Belle Province 31:50

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures deep into the misty forests and old villages of Quebec to uncover the chilling legends of the loup-garou—the werewolves of La Belle Province. These tales aren’t just campfire stories. They’re part of a rich French-Canadian folklore that reveals the fears, beliefs, an…

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Residential Schools: Part 02 Life Inside the Schools 1:08:35

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In Part 02 of our series, Ali and Valerie examine what daily life was like for children forced into Canada’s residential school system. We look closely at the strict routines and harsh rules designed to erase Indigenous identities, and the punishments used to enforce obedience. This episode also confron…

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DTCP 010 - Tom Thomson 32:32

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week on Down the Crooked Path, Amanda turns her gaze to one of Canada’s most enduring mysteries: the life—and death—of Tom Thomson. Painter. Outdoorsman. Icon. Thomson’s vivid depictions of Algonquin Park defined a generation of Canadian art and inspired the Group of Seven. But in July 1917, his bo…

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Residential Schools: Part 01 Foundations of a System of Erasure 1:09:40

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the first episode of our six-part series, Valerie and Ali begin an unflinching exploration of Canada’s residential school system—its origins, intentions, and the roots of a policy designed to erase Indigenous identities and cultures. Foundations of a System of Erasure traces the early colonial and mi…

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DTCP 09 - The Phantom Train 23:57

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! 🚂🌌 This week on Down the Crooked Path: The Phantom Train of Canada 🌌🚂 All aboard for one of Alberta’s eeriest legends. In this episode, we travel to Medicine Hat to uncover the chilling stories of a phantom train said to thunder through the night—long after the tracks went quiet. Locals have spoken of g…

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036 Holy Smoke: Canada's Cannabis Cult 59:49

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Episode 036 – Holy Smoke: Canada’s Cannabis Cult What happens when spirituality, rebellion, and cannabis collide in a quiet Canadian city? In this crossover episode, Valerie is wonderfully co-hosted by Amanda Joy from Down the Crooked Path as they explore the strange and smoky story of the The Church of…

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DTCP 08 - The Falcon Lake Incident 31:24

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On May 20, 1967, deep in the wilds of Manitoba, amateur geologist Stefan Michalak encountered something that would change his life—and the Canadian UFO landscape—forever. Was it a secret military experiment? A hallucination? Or a genuine brush with the unknown? In this episode, Amanda Joy travels back t…

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035 The Boy on Yonge Street: The Murder of Emanuel Jaques 1:04:05

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! 👣 Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path) In the summer of 1977, the brutal murder of 12-year-old shoeshine boy Emanuel Jaques sent shockwaves through Toronto and changed the face of Yonge Street forever. In this collaborative episode, Valerie and Amanda peel back the layers of the c…

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DTCP 07 - French Canadian Goblin Lore 25:31

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This week, Amanda Joy follows the tiny, twisting footsteps of folklore into the world of French Canadian goblins—known as lutins. Mischievous, shapeshifting, and sometimes sinister, these creatures have long haunted the edges of rural legend, stealing trinkets, playing tricks, and occasionally… exacting…

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034 Wailing Winds and Buried Bones: Alberta Haunts Part 01 1:23:24

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this chilling first installment of our Alberta hauntings series, Valerie and Amanda journey through some of the province’s most ghost-ridden landscapes. From wind-swept cemeteries to historic sites echoing with sorrow, Alberta is more than just mountains and oil fields — it’s home to restless spirits…

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DTCP 06 - Mandy the Doll 24:14

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! She was found abandoned. She arrived broken. And ever since, things haven’t been quite right. In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy unearths the eerie story of Mandy the Doll, a haunted artifact locked behind glass at the Quesnel Museum in British Columbia. From mysterious crying to shatt…

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033 Beyond the Burning: What Witch Trials Left Behind Part 03 57:42

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! This is the third installment in our exploration of witch trials and witch hunts in Canada. If you're just joining us, start with Episode 010: Witch Trials Part 01 and Episode 020: Hexed: Canada’s Witch Hunts Part 02 to catch the full story before diving Beyond the Burning. 🔥✨ The flames have died—but t…

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DTCP 05 - Granger Taylor: Exit Earth 24:28

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this episode, we follow the trail of one of Canada’s most baffling disappearances. Granger Taylor was a mechanical genius from rural Vancouver Island who seemed destined for greatness—or perhaps something far stranger. Fascinated by UFOs and convinced he was receiving telepathic messages from extrate…

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032 Before Gilead: Reproductive Control and Racial Terror in Canada 1:13:21

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! You’ve read The Handmaid’s Tale… but what if Gilead wasn’t a future dystopia—or even fiction? In this episode, we expose the disturbing truth behind Canada’s hidden history of reproductive control. From the forced sterilization of Indigenous women to eugenics policies targeting Black, disabled, and impo…

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DTCP 04 - Hauntings of Niagara On The Lake 30:18

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Niagara-on-the-Lake is often called Canada's prettiest town—but behind the charm of its flower-lined streets and historic buildings lies a much darker legacy. In this episode of Down The Crooked Path, we peel back the picturesque surface to reveal chilling hauntings, shadowy figures, and tragic historie…

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031 Empire of Fur & Fire 1:10:43

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Long before Canada wore a crown or stitched a flag, it built its bones on beaver pelts, burned land, and brutal systems of control. In this episode, we take a dark descent into the legacy of the Hudson’s Bay Company—an empire cloaked in trade but soaked in blood. Behind the crisp blankets and quaint tra…

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DTCP 03 - Alberta Cattle Mutilations 23:53

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! 👣 Hosted by Amanda Joy 💀 Canadian content released Tuesdays on Canadian Creepies 🌍 International / otherworldly content drops Thursdays wherever you get your podcasts Something strange is stalking the Alberta prairies… In this eerie installment of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy investigates a chillin…

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030 Gold, Blood & Silence: Canada's Hidden Hand Abroad 1:01:17

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Behind the glint of gold lies a trail of shadows. In this powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on how Canadian mining companies operate far beyond our borders—and far beyond accountability. From the deadly clashes in Tanzania’s North Mara mine to poisoned rivers in Papua New Guinea, we trace the c…

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DTCP 02 - Valley of the Headless Men 30:08

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Hosted by Amanda Joy Deep in the wild, remote wilderness of the Northwest Territories lies Nahanni National Park—stunning, sacred, and steeped in legend. But beyond the mist-shrouded peaks and winding river lies a mystery that has terrified explorers, trappers, and travelers for over a century: a valley…

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029 Denis Lortie Part 02: The Storm Breaks 55:45

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Episode 029 – Denis Lortie Part 02: The Storm Breaks In this gripping conclusion to the Denis Lortie case, we walk you through the harrowing events of May 8, 1984, when chaos erupted inside Quebec’s National Assembly. Dressed in military fatigues and armed to the teeth, Lortie stormed the building with …

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DTCP 01 - The Baldoon Mystery 18:42

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Step into the windswept fields of early 1800s Ontario, where a peaceful Scottish settler family found themselves under siege by forces they couldn’t explain. In this episode, we unravel The Baldoon Mystery—Canada’s most famous (and eeriest) tale of witchcraft, curses, and paranormal torment. From phanto…

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028 Denis Lortie Part 01: Shadows Before the Storm 59:29

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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In the first installment of this two-part deep dive, Valerie and Kyle trace the dark and disturbing path that led Denis Lortie to the doors of Quebec’s National Assembly. From a childhood steeped in trauma and abuse to a military career marked by alienation and paranoia, Part 1 explores the psychologica…