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The Canadian Gothic

Nighttime / Curiouscast

The Canadian Gothic uncovers Canada’s most mysterious, unusual, and fascinating stories. The show dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters, and bizarre events using a blend of meticulous research, archival audio, interviews, and firsthand accounts. Each episode, whether a standalone mystery or part of an ongoing series, offers a richly woven narrative that brings Canada’s most enigmatic cases to life.

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All Episodes

60:03

UFOs ABOVE CANADA - reviewing reports of UFOs above...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/08/12

In this episode UFO writer and researcher Chris Rutkowski and I unpack a collection of the many Canadian UFO reports we received over the past 60 days. These reports, submitted by listeners via the reporting tool on nighttimepodcast.com, come from coast to coast and range from the mundane light in the sky to the fantastic life altering encounter. Chris and I do our best to understand each of them. Episode Links: UFOs Above Canada Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/ufos-above-canada UFOs Above

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57:50

Missing in Canada - Past Case Updates (Elnaz...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/08/09

In this episode series contributor Ashley Drake and I will review and discuss a collection of updates related to prior cases we've covered. In the cases of Katrina Blagdon, Devon Marsman, Emily Bailey, and Elnaz Hajtamiri there have been considerable, game changing developments. In this episode of Nighttime, we unpack all of them. Links: Missing in Canada Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Missing in Canada Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingincanada make

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57:04

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Aug 4, 2022 - Trudeau in PEI, a...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/08/05

Jordan and his pal Aaron discuss, explore, and celebrate the week in offbeat Canadian news. In this episode we sort through the fallout from a recent Trudeau visit to PEI, we investigate a drunk hungry cop, we investigate a wet cop, and we lose our minds over the proposed settlement related to a class action against Tim Hortons. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group:

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42:08

Tamara and Her Incredible Parrot Kiwi

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/08/03

These may be the most famous duo to ever speak into my microphones. Millions of folks, from all over the world, have watched along in amazement as this Nova Scotia based pair kiss, cuddle, and call each other baby. She is Tamara and he is Kiwi and in the world of online pets this human/avian duo, known by their social media handle Tamarasbluechicken, are a big deal and for good reason. In fact, my 9 year old son Dominic, who is a Tamarasbluechicken super fan, demanded to take part in this interview

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59:12

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - July 27, 2022 - RCMP's stock...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/08/01

Jordan and his pal Aaron discuss, explore, and celebrate the week in offbeat Canadian news. In this episode we discuss the RCMP's usage of stock images, we wrap up the Maugerville Potato story, we cringe at a creep in Ontario, and we shake our fists at an axe attack in Halifax. Links: Kathryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathryncleroux/?hl=en Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group:

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47:22

Child Sex Trafficking, Survival, and Justice - 2 -...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/07/20

Our guest (who will have their voice altered and will be referred to simply as Jane) has a story that begins in Halifax, Nova Scotia, back when she was just 14 years old. A chance encounter at a bus stop led her through experiences she is very fortunate to have survived. In this episode of Nighttime, I'm again joined by Jane Doe to continue our discussion surrounding child sex trafficking, survival, and justice. Episode Links: Part 1 -

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48:55

the Unsolved Murder of Donna Jean Awcock (London,...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/07/03

London, Ontario - Oct 13, 1983 17-year-old Donna-Jean Awcock was babysitting a neighbour's child in the apartment building next door to where she lived… Something she did regularly. When the child's mother returned home, in the early morning hours, she asked Donna run across the street to a convenience store before she left. This visit to the store which was only a stones throw away from her home is the last time Donna was seen alive. A gruesome discovery at a riverbank in the days later would

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43:09

UFOs Above Canada - the St. Paul, Alberta UFO Landing...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/06/25

In this episode Chris Rutkowski and I discuss one of Canada's many UFO secrets. This isn't one of those secrets anyone is trying to keep though... I'm sure the town of St. Paul, Alberta would love to have the world find out about their unique contribution to Canada's UFO history. Many Canada's may be unaware that back in 1967, the mayor of St. Paul Alberta decided to have the world's first UFO landing pad built and the monolithic concrete structure still stands today... waiting to it's first

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38:58

Where is Emily Bailey - Part 4 - Brandon shares new...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/06/17

Shortly after the release of the prior episode in this series I connected with someone very close to this story and they offered to reveal some startling new details that will shed even more light on what may have happened to Emily Bailey. Brandon is the father of one of Emily's daughters. You've heard him mentioned in past episodes as he was the person responsible for reporting her missing to Hamilton Police. As you will learn from our conversation, Brandon was in regular contact with her leading

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50:03

Where is Emily Bailey - Part 3 - Nikki provides many...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/06/17

In this episode we are going to remain in Hamilton, Ontario for continued coverage related to the disappearance of 23 year old mother of two, Emily Bailey. In our prior episode, we met with Emily’s brother Ben Bailey. Shortly after the release of that episode the show was contacted by a close friend of Emily's named Nikki. Nikki explained that she may be able to fill in many of the blanks related to Emily's last known whereabouts and possibly shed some light on the circumstances related to her

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38:50

Where Is Emily Bailey - Part 2 - Emily's Brother Ben...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/06/17

In this episode we are going to remain in Hamilton, Ontario for continued coverage related to the disappearance of 23 year old mother of two, Emily Bailey. In our prior episode, we met with Lori Bevan who gave us a first hand account of life as a mother desperate for answers. During our talk, Lori described Emily's close relationship and special bond with her older brother ben. we are about to meet him. Tonight, In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be joined by Ben, Emily's brother, to discuss the

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51:06

Where is Emily Bailey - Part 1 - Emily's Mom Lori

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/06/17

This story will take us to Hamilton, Ontario in the time surrounding new year's day 2022. 23 year old mother of two Emily Bailey is juggling mental health struggles and addition while living a life resembling something between homelessness and couch surfing. Despite the instability of her lifestyle, Emily was reliable. She posted regularly to social media and had scheduled visits with her children that she would NEVER miss. But she did miss one in January and very quickly it was determined that no

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50:08

UFOs Above Canada - Chris Rutkowski on being the...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/05/28

In all my time of knowing Chris Rutkowski he never mentioned to me that the Canadian Government's official process for the handling of UFO reports includes him. A strange relationship that only became public as a result of Freedom of information requests by journalists and civilian investigators. In addition to all that he has a new book 'CANADA's UFOs Declassified' to tell us about and we have a recent instance of UFOs being brought up by a member of Parliament during hearings in Ottawa to break

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70:07

Child Sex Trafficking, Survival, and Justice - a...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/05/27

Our guest (who will have their voice altered and will be referred to simply as Jane) has a story that begins in Halifax, Nova Scotia, back when she was just 14 years old. A chance encounter, during an age and time of vulnerability, led her through experiences she is very fortunate to have survived. Thankfully, she did and she is willing to share her story with us in hopes that it shines a light on the surprisingly active child sex trade. Credits: Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta Provide

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42:03

UFOs Above Canada - Daniel Otis on the Canadian...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/05/16

If you've read a Canadian news article covering the UFO topic there is a good chance Daniel Otis' likely wrote it. In a recent piece Daniel shared the surprising news that just last year the Canadian Defense minister received a briefing on the topic of UFOS. In this episode of Nighttime investigative journalist Daniel Otis will share some highlights from his recent reporting, including what he has learned about this unusual briefing. Episode Links: UFOs Above Canada Facebook

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53:19

Missing in Canada - Madison Roy-Boudreau (last seen...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/04/18

In this episode our story will take us to Bathurst, New Brunswick. On the morning of May 11th, 14-year-old Madison Roy Boudreau left home heading towards her school bus stop. When Madison didn't return home after school as expected, her dad was concerned. When she didn't return by curfew that night her father knew something was wrong. It's at that point the search for Madison begins. In the nearly twelve months since she was last seen developments in the case have changed the scope, the context,

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59:34

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - April 13, 2022 - a conversation...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/04/16

Dr. Hayes has spent a significant portion of his life digging through Candian government documents and communications relating to UFO sightings. His quest hasn't been to solve the mystery of unexplained flying objects or confirm the existence of extraterrestrial life. Dr Hayes has viewed it as a social phenomenon and by removing the faith based baggage that often accompanies this topic, his work leaves us with a unique context to view this subject. Episode Links: Buy ‘Search for the Unknown’:

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44:32

Missing in Canada - Paul Doughty (last seen on Aug...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/03/26

Just after 4pm on August 18th, of 2021, 76 year old Paul Doughty walked up to McKay’s Wild Blueberrie’s roadside stand in Pennfield, NB and purchased a blueberry pie and a small cupcake style treat. Security camera footage shows the thin elderly man pay the cashier with a bill he pulls from his pocket before he walks out of view towards his parked vehicle pie in hand. This otherwise completely uneventful interaction is the last time Paul Doughty was seen and his family is desperate for

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71:00

the Death of Andrew Gnazdowsky - Part 2 - a lawsuit,...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/03/20

Andrew's story, and his sister Nicole's advocacy for him have been pulled into the headlines several times since her last appearance on Nighttime. Her families battle for accountability took a big step forward, as a lawsuit against the provincial government has been announced but also, the battle got ugly. An encounter at a dog park between Nicole, and Ian Rankin, the ex premier of Nova Scotia, became of interest to both the local news outlets and the RCMP. In this episode of nighttime, we will

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50:12

Missing in Canada - the O'Brien Boys - (Abducted Nov...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2022/03/19

November 9 1996, three brothers spend the day with their non custodial father at his home in Torbay, Newfoundland. An hour before the boys were scheduled to be returned to their mother, she received a phone call from her estranged husband telling her he was not going to return the boys to her and had rigged his house to explode if anyone entered it. Despite the passage of over 25 years the father nor the three boys have been seen again. In this episode of Nighttime Ashley Drake and I will present

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