Canadian Creepies

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Macloune is not a true historical account.First published in 1877 by Honoré Beaugrand and later included in his 1904 collection New Studies of Canadian Folk-Lore, the story has endured not because it happened—but because of what it reflects.Set against the backdrop of rural Quebec, Macloune draws from the cultural and social realities of the time: deeply rooted Catholic authority, close-knit communities, and the quiet but powerful expectations placed on those who lived within them.Like many pieces of folklore, it exists somewhere between fiction and function. Not a record of events, but a story shaped to carry meaning—one that speaks to fear, consequence, and the boundaries people were never meant to cross.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the origins of Macloune, the world it was written in, and why stories like this continue to linger long after their authors are gone.Because sometimes the purpose of a story isn’t to tell the truth…It’s to warn you.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the final chapter of the Barbara Stoppel case, the story doesn’t end with answers.It ends with impact.In this episode, researched by Christine, we examine what happens after the trials, the inquiries, and the investigations—when the system has already failed, and the people left behind are forced to carry it.For Thomas Sophonow, exoneration did not mean freedom. Years after his release, he continued to live with the psychological damage of wrongful imprisonment, public suspicion, and a system that demanded he prove his innocence long after it had taken everything from him. For the Stoppel family, justice never came. The man investigators believed responsible was never convicted, never held accountable in a court of law, and ultimately died without ever admitting what he had done.And for the justice system itself, this case exposed something deeper—how tunnel vision, coercive practices, withheld evidence, and systemic failures can converge into a perfect storm that destroys lives while allowing violence to continue. This is not just a story about one case.It’s about how wrongful convictions happen. How institutions protect themselves. And how the truth can be buried—not by mystery, but by choice.In this final episode, we reflect on the human cost, the lasting damage, and the uncomfortable question that lingers long after everything else fades:What does justice really look like… when no one is held accountable?Plus, this week’s Creep of the Week.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!For more than two centuries, something has been reported beneath the surface of Lake Utopia in New Brunswick.Described as long, dark, and moving with a strange, undulating motion, the sightings stretch back to early accounts from Indigenous communities and settlers in the late 1800s. Over time, the story persisted—reappearing in waves throughout the twentieth century, with notable clusters of sightings in 1969, 1982, and 1996.Witnesses described something that didn’t quite behave like any known animal. Something that moved with intention. Something that seemed to vanish just as quickly as it appeared.Theories have ranged from oversized eels to undiscovered species… to something shaped more by perception than reality.But despite generations of sightings, no physical evidence has ever been found.And in recent years, the reports have grown quiet.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the legend of the Lake Utopia creature—a story suspended between folklore and possibility, where the water holds its secrets… and whatever once moved beneath the surface may still be there.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!They finally got their chance.After months of delays, internal resistance, and missed opportunities, investigators come face to face with the man they believe murdered Barbara Stoppel.In Part 06 of the Barbara Stoppel case, the long-awaited interview with Terry Arnold begins—but nothing about it goes as planned.From outright denials to childlike deflection, Arnold resists at every turn. Yet beneath the surface, cracks begin to show. Confronted with mounting evidence, witness accounts, and his own contradictions, he is forced into a position he can’t fully control.And then, something shifts.Behind closed doors, away from the record, Arnold begins to talk differently. Not a confession—but something closer. A hint at negotiation. A willingness to “deal.” A moment that suggests the truth is within reach… but still just out of grasp.As investigators push forward, they are left with the same reality that has haunted this case from the beginning.They know who did it.But knowing… and proving it… are two very different things.In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we examine the interview that almost changed everything—and the system that may have prevented it from going further.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the summer of 1950, deep in the remote wilderness near Steep Rock Lake, a quiet evening on the water turned into something far stranger.A couple claimed they saw a shining object resting on the lake… and small, human-like figures moving around it. What followed was a story that spread quickly through a mining town, capturing the imagination of a country already looking to the skies in the early days of UFO fascination.But like many stories that refuse to fade, the truth behind the “little green men” may be far more complicated.Was it a genuine encounter? A misunderstanding? Or something created deliberately… that took on a life of its own?In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the strange case of the Little Green Men of Steep Rock Lake, where isolation, imagination, and mystery collide—and where even a hoax can become something much harder to explain. 🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!They knew who he was.They knew what he had done.And still… they were told to wait.In Part 05 of the Barbara Stoppel case, the investigation reaches a breaking point. As the reinvestigation team closes in on their prime suspect, internal politics, missing evidence, and mounting pressure from an impending public inquiry begin to stall everything.Despite clear recommendations from FBI profilers and their own investigators, the push to conduct a critical interview is repeatedly denied. Instead, the team is redirected—forced to chase old tips, revisit dead ends, and give the appearance of progress while the opportunity to secure a confession slips further away.Behind the scenes, frustration boils over. Memos are ignored. Warnings go unheeded. And the consequences of past decisions—destroyed exhibits, mishandled evidence, and years of tunnel vision—continue to haunt the case.Because at this point, this isn’t just an investigation.It’s a race against time… and against a system that seems determined not to face its own mistakes.In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we examine what happens when justice is within reach—but power, politics, and pride get in the way. 🕯️✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!What happens when you take ghost stories out of the shadows… and place them inside historic homes?In this special interview, we sit down with Ann McDougall, author of A Ghost in the Room: Supernatural Adventures in Historic Houses, to explore the space where history, belief, and the unexplained collide.Drawing on her years working in historic house museums, Ann shares the stories that shaped her book—from quiet, unsettling encounters to the broader patterns in how we’ve tried to understand and communicate with the dead across time.But this isn’t blind belief.Ann approaches the supernatural with both curiosity and clarity—examining the rituals, the cultural shifts, and the science behind ghost hunting, while also calling out the frauds and performative hauntings that have shaped the narrative.Together, we talk about what draws us to these stories, what it means to witness something you can’t explain, and why the desire to reach beyond the veil has endured for centuries.This is a conversation about ghosts—but also about people. About memory, place, and the stories we choose to hold onto. 🕯️Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Old Montréal is known for its beauty. Cobblestone streets, historic buildings, a city that feels frozen in time.But some parts of its past were never laid to rest.In Part 02 of our Old Montréal hauntings series, we step into places where history still lingers.At Auberge Saint-Gabriel, the city’s oldest inn, guests have reported piano music with no source and the voice of a child echoing through empty rooms.In Place Jacques Cartier, once a site of execution and torture, whispers and shadowy figures have been seen moving through the square.And inside Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, figures are said to appear within the stained glass as the weight of fire, famine, and loss hangs in the air.These stories are more than hauntings.They are echoes of violence, faith, and survival woven into the foundation of the city.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore what still lingers in Old Montréal. 🕯️🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!By the time investigators began to take a closer look, the pattern was impossible to ignore.In this episode, we examine the escalating violence of Terry Arnold—a man who moved through cities, left behind victims, and repeatedly slipped through the cracks of the system meant to stop him.From missed opportunities and ignored warning signs to multiple victims across the country, the case reveals just how long this pattern was allowed to continue.We also revisit the impact on the Stoppel family, as the truth slowly begins to surface after years of silence, loss, and misdirection.Because this isn’t just about one case.It’s about what happens when the right person isn’t held accountable—and how many others pay the price.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the 1800s, in rural Ontario, one woman became known for what she could see.Elizabeth “Mother” Barnes—often called the Witch of Plum Hollow—was said to read tea leaves, predict futures, and help locate missing people in her community. Some believed she was gifted. Others weren’t so sure.Rumoured to be the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, her reputation spread quietly through Leeds County, built on word of mouth, strange accuracy, and stories that lingered long after the moment had passed.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the life and legend of Mother Barnes—where folklore, belief, and the unknown blur together.Because sometimes the most unsettling stories… don’t come from what we see.They come from what someone else already knew.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!As the case against Thomas Sophonow begins to unravel, another name comes into focus—one that was present from the very beginning.In this episode, we examine the man who slipped through the cracks.From early warning signs and escalating violence to repeated police contact that led nowhere, the pieces were there. They just weren’t put together.We also explore how investigative tunnel vision, flawed procedures, and missed opportunities allowed the real suspect to remain free—while an innocent man was pursued instead.Because sometimes the truth isn’t hidden. It’s overlooked.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!For centuries, people along Canada’s eastern shores have reported the same impossible sight:A glow on the water. Fire where there should be none. A ship appearing… and disappearing just as quickly.From the Northumberland Strait to Baie des Chaleurs, sightings of burning vessels have been recorded for generations—some vivid, others just a flicker on the horizon.Explanations range from atmospheric phenomena to stories of curses, pirates, and ships that never made it home.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we follow the legend of Canada’s burning ghost ships—and the moments that stay with those who’ve seen them.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!We are headed back to episode 004 this week. We will return to The Barbara Stoppel Case next week.This episode Ali & Valerie discuss Evelyn Dick. Evelyn was a Canadian socialite suspected of killing her husband and son. Although she never confessed to either crime.Evelyn Dick - The Forgotten Rebelshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slN2h-afbEI Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9tfdDQui60We want to hear from you! Do you have a spooky story to share? A Canadian true crime you want us to research? Send us a DM on Instagram @canadiancreepies or send us an email [email protected]://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Dickhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgotten_Rebelshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Greenspanhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/evelyn-dickhttps://www.thespec.com/life/hamilton-region/story-of-murderer-evelyn-dick-enthralled-and-enraged-hamilton/article_bcef52cd-7616-59f7-a2c1-9967387b9c44.htmlEdited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Deep in the wilderness of Canada’s North—where the mountains cut through the sky and the land feels untouched by time—there are whispers of something that shouldn’t exist.A valley hidden within Nahanni National Park Reserve… A place said to be warm in the dead of winter. Where snow refuses to settle. Where green life thrives against all odds.Prospectors spoke of it in hushed tones. Indigenous oral histories echo something strange in the land. And those who have searched for it… have come back with more questions than answers.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we follow the legend of the so-called “Valley of Warmth”—a place that may be explained by geothermal science… or may be something far harder to define.Because in a region this remote, this vast, and this unforgiving…Some secrets don’t need to hide. They’re simply never found.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Amanda and Valerie are back again to discuss the absolute trash police work that was conducted throughout this case.Thank you to our research queen, Christine!Nominate your Creep of the Week at speakpipe.com/canadiancreepies✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we step into a series of encounters that don’t quite fit within the lines of traditional folklore.It begins with a report from northern Canada. A man driving a remote highway sees something ahead of him — pale, hairless, and moving low to the ground in a way that doesn’t match anything he knows. What follows isn’t just fear, but obsession. Tracks. Disturbed earth. The sense that whatever he saw didn’t just pass through… it stayed.But he isn’t the only one.Across Canada, similar stories have surfaced — figures seen near cabins, lakes, and forest edges. Sometimes crawling. Sometimes standing. Always just out of place.In this episode, we explore the growing legend of what some have come to call the Canadian Crawler, and the uneasy space it occupies between cryptid, folklore, and something much newer.Because when a story appears in multiple places, told by people who have nothing connecting them… it forces a question.Where did it come from?And why does it feel like it’s still out there?🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Today we begin The Barbara Stoppel Case.It’s a story filled with frustration, missteps, and twists that don’t sit right the deeper you go. This is Part 01 of a case that raises a lot of questions and doesn’t offer easy answers.This week’s Creep of the Week is Bob Gale, following controversy surrounding the ownership of a signed copy of Mein Kampf while serving as Niagara Regional Chair.And for the first time, this case was researched by Christine, and we’re so grateful for the depth and care she brought to it.This one… is a lot.Episode is out now 🖤Nominate your Creep of the Week at speakpipe.com/canadiancreepies✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!One night, British man George Hayward had a dream that felt different from the rest.In it, he saw his brother in danger. The dream was vivid, unsettling, and anchored to a place he had never seen before — a remote stretch of land in Canada.When he woke, he told his family the dream felt disturbingly real.Days later, the news arrived.George’s brother had died in Canada… and the circumstances appeared to match what George had seen while he slept.The dream had come before the family received word of the tragedy.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore the strange story of George Hayward’s Dream, a case often cited in discussions of precognitive dreaming and unexplained human intuition. Was it coincidence, subconscious pattern recognition, or something we still don’t fully understand?Because sometimes the most unsettling mysteries arrive quietly — in the middle of the night, while we’re asleep.And sometimes, the mind seems to know something before the world does.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!He was a familiar face on Winnipeg television. Confident. Charismatic. The kind of broadcaster viewers trusted to deliver the news each night.Some even called him “Winnipeg’s Sexiest Man.”But years after leaving the spotlight, Steve Vogelsang would reappear in headlines for something very different: a string of bank robberies across the Canadian Prairies.In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we explore the strange and unsettling fall of a local media personality whose polished image hid a very different reality. From newsroom celebrity to convicted bank robber, Vogelsang’s story raises deeper questions about image, ego, and the power of charisma.How does someone move from studio lights to surveillance footage? And how much of the persona we celebrate is carefully constructed?Because sometimes the most convincing performance… isn’t on television.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!At Frog Lake, Cree warriors led by Wandering Spirit killed nine settlers in an event that would become one of the most remembered and misunderstood moments of the North-West Resistance. In the aftermath, Canadian forces retaliated swiftly, and several Cree leaders were executed.But alongside the official records and military reports, another story survived.Multiple Cree witnesses later spoke of looking to the sky that day and seeing a figure in the clouds, a man on horseback. Some believed it was a warning. Others saw it as a sign of impending tragedy or divine judgment. Over time, the vision became part of the oral history carried forward by the community.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we step carefully into the history of Frog Lake, exploring the political failures that led to violence, the consequences that followed, and the story in the sky that refuses to be forgotten.Because sometimes history is written in documents.And sometimes, it is carried in the clouds.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!On April 27, 2024, thousands gathered along a Vancouver street to celebrate Lapu-Lapu Day, a festival honouring a Filipino hero and the strength of the Filipino community in Canada. Families filled the streets. Music played. Food vendors lined the blocks. It was meant to be a day of culture, celebration, and community.In a matter of seconds, that celebration turned into chaos.In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we examine the Lapu-Lapu Day attack — what happened on that Vancouver street, how the events unfolded, and the immediate response from bystanders, emergency crews, and authorities. We also look at the broader questions this tragedy raised about public event safety in Canada, including the growing focus on risk assessments, hostile vehicle mitigation, and the evolving ways cities are trying to protect large gatherings.Most importantly, we remember the people whose lives were forever changed that day and the community that came together in the aftermath.This episode discusses a recent act of violence and may be difficult for some listeners.Listener discretion is advised.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!She doesn’t drift through old cemeteries or crumbling ruins. She appears where chandeliers once glittered, where music played late into the night, and where glamour and tragedy quietly collided.Known as the Lady in Red, this spectral figure is defined by her striking scarlet dress — a vivid counterpart to the more familiar White Lady. Across Canada, sightings of a woman in red have echoed through hotels, theatres, and historic public spaces, each story tied to longing, loss, or unfinished business.In Vancouver’s Fairmont Hotel, she is believed by some to be Jennie Pearl Cox, a glamorous 1940s socialite said to linger in the halls she once frequented. In Toronto’s Lower Bay Station, commuters whisper about a red-clad figure glimpsed in the shadows. In Hamilton’s FirstOntario Concert Hall, another Lady in Red is said to wander where applause once rang out.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda explores the folklore, history, and recurring symbolism behind the Lady in Red. Why does she appear in places built for celebration? Is she a memory, a warning, or a story we continue to retell because some spirits refuse to fade?🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Not all cults gather in compounds or behind closed doors. Some form quietly, hidden in plain sight, built through screens, messages, and digital connection.In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we examine the disturbing rise of an online network known as 764, exploring how internet spaces can be used to manipulate, isolate, and radicalize vulnerable people. What begins as community can slowly shift into control, secrecy, and harm, leaving lasting consequences for those pulled inside.Through verified reporting and careful research, we look at how this group operated, why online environments can make exploitation easier to hide, and the broader questions this case raises about digital safety, influence, and accountability in an increasingly connected world.This episode focuses on understanding the warning signs and the real-world impact behind the headlines, centering awareness rather than sensationalism.Listener discretion is advised.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Surrounded by violent waters and sharp stone, Bird Rock earned a deadly reputation long before a lighthouse was built to protect passing ships. After countless wrecks, a beacon was finally raised, but the danger did not end there.The lighthouse’s first keeper reportedly lost his sanity on the isolated island, warning as he was taken away that no keeper would ever remain on Bird Rock for ten years.What followed was a chilling pattern. Keeper after keeper faced tragedy, including fatal accidents, devastating injuries, and lives cut short before reaching that ten year mark.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda explores the history of Bird Rock, the men who tried to keep its light burning, and the unsettling question of whether the island itself refused to let anyone stay.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In a profession built on trust, compassion is supposed to be the foundation.Doulas are invited into some of the most vulnerable moments of people’s lives — offering support, reassurance, and care when families need it most. But what happens when that trust is carefully studied, copied… and exploited?In this episode, we explore a disturbing case of deception that unfolded not through violence, but through emotional manipulation. Messages asking for help turned into relationships built on false identities, leaving a community questioning how well we truly know the people we connect with online.This is a story about empathy, digital intimacy, and the danger that can exist when kindness becomes the doorway.As always, we approach this case with care, centering the experiences of those affected and examining the larger questions it raises about trust in an increasingly online world.🕯️ Listener discretion advised.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy explores the lingering shadows hidden within one of Canada’s oldest historic districts, where centuries of history have left more than stories behind.With more than 500 documented hauntings tied to the area, this episode focuses on three locations where tragedy, mystery, and memory appear to overlap. From a historic mansion said to be watched over by restless spirits, to a former religious site marked by loss and secrets beneath its foundations, to an institution connected to some of the most disturbing psychological experiments of the twentieth century, each place carries a past that refuses to stay quiet.Blending documented history with enduring folklore, Amanda examines how trauma, belief, and place intertwine and why some locations continue to draw reports long after their doors have closed.Step carefully. Some histories do not remain in the past.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!This week, Valerie and Kyle examine one of the most disturbing and least discussed policies in modern Canadian history: the High Arctic relocation.In the 1950s, Inuit families were moved more than 2,000 kilometres north from their homes in Northern Quebec to remote Arctic settlements. Promised better hunting, housing, and support, they instead arrived to isolation, scarcity, and a future they did not choose.Drawing on survivor testimony, including the story of Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt, as well as historical documentation, the findings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, and Canada’s 2010 formal apology, this episode explores how Cold War sovereignty fears shaped federal policy and how those decisions reshaped lives for generations.This is not a story about harsh weather.It is a story about power, displacement, and what happens when human beings are treated as political tools.The cold was not the cruelest part. Being treated as expendable was.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!This week on Canadian Creepies, Valerie is joined by Mandy and Avery from Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes for a crossover episode that blends Canadian true crime with a touch of the paranormal.The episode kicks off with Creep of the Week, as Valerie, Mandy, and Avery trade the kinds of eerie stories that make you pause and rethink what you thought you knew. From there, the conversation shifts into a Canadian case that unsettles for more than one reason—where facts raise questions and unanswered details refuse to stay quiet.With Amanda sidelined by some unexpected technical issues, the trio carries the episode forward with a mix of grounded discussion and unsettling possibilities. Known for pairing spine-chilling true crime with supernatural twists, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes brings a perfect balance to this collaboration.It’s a Canadian crossover you didn’t know you needed—until now.🎧 Available now 👁️ Listen carefully✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In 1978, beneath the streets of Toronto’s Cabbagetown neighbourhood, one man stepped into a place most people never think about—and came back with a story that would quietly enter the city’s folklore.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy explores the chilling account of the Cabbagetown Tunnel Monster. A narrow drainage tunnel. A brief but unsettling encounter. A voice that shouldn’t have been there. What happened in those moments has been debated, dismissed, and remembered for decades.Was it a misunderstood encounter? A trick of fear and isolation? Or something that doesn’t fit neatly into explanation?Drawing from contemporary reporting and the enduring legacy of the story, this episode examines how urban legends are born, why they persist, and what they reveal about the hidden spaces beneath our cities—and ourselves.Some mysteries don’t come from faraway wilderness. Some are closer than we’d like to believe.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Canada has a reputation for being polite, reasonable, and fair. But its legal history tells a more complicated story.In this episode, we examine some of the strangest, harshest, and most revealing punishments in Canadian law. From public shaming and corporal punishment to mandatory death sentences and laws that criminalized everyday life, these practices were not just about crime. They were about power, morality, and control.This is not a catalogue of shock for shock’s sake. It is an exploration of who the law was designed to protect, who it punished most harshly, and how ideas of justice have shifted over time. We look at gendered punishment, colonial enforcement, and the ways legal systems were used deliberately to shame, discipline, and erase.Because the question is not how weird these laws were. It is who they harmed and what parts of them still echo today.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In June of 1960, something disturbed the surface of a remote northern lake — and then disappeared without a trace.Reported weeks later by a prospector working near Clan Lake in the Northwest Territories, the incident described a loud mechanical sound with no aircraft in the sky, followed by a rotating object striking the water, spinning briefly on the surface, and sinking beneath it. No smoke. No fire. No debris. Just a sudden impact and a lake that closed over whatever entered it.Investigators confirmed unusual physical evidence in the water and along the shoreline, but repeated searches recovered nothing. No missing aircraft matched the description, and no explanation ever fully accounted for what was witnessed. The case remained unresolved, quietly filed away — until decades later, when it was rediscovered and brought back into public view.This episode explores the strange and unanswered questions surrounding Disturbance at Clan Lake, tracing what can be verified, what remains uncertain, and why some incidents resist explanation, even after the investigation ends.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Indian Day Schools are often described as a lesser harm. A softer version of a system we already know was devastating.In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we challenge that narrative.Not So Different, Not So Distant examines the similarities and differences between Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools, asking what really changed—and what didn’t. While children in day schools returned home at night, they were still subjected to the same federal policies, the same assimilationist ideology, and often the same abuses carried out by church-run institutions.We explore how harm operated differently—but no less profoundly—inside day schools, why survivor experiences were minimized for decades, and how the myth of “less harm” allowed abuse to remain hidden in plain sight.This episode also brings the conversation into the present, examining the role of administrators and authority figures within these systems, including the fact that Robert Carney served as a principal of an Indian Day School—a reminder that this history is not as distant as many Canadians would like to believe.This is not an episode about individual villainy. It is about systems, power, proximity, and accountability.Understanding the truth of Indian Day Schools isn’t about rewriting history. It’s about finally telling it honestly.Content Advisory: This episode discusses colonial violence, abuse, and systemic harm inflicted on Indigenous children and communities.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Along the frozen trails of the Mackenzie River, travellers have long reported something unsettling: voices cutting through the winter air, firm and commanding, as though someone is still giving orders long after their journey should have ended.This episode explores the historic account of Augustus Richard Peers, whose body was transported by dog sled for reburial—guided by Roderick MacFarlane—and the chilling legend that followed. According to the story, Peers’ presence did not fade with death. Instead, it lingered, directing sled dogs and wildlife alike, protecting his remains from the dangers of the northern wilderness.To this day, witnesses claim to hear commands echoing across the ice and to glimpse a lone figure moving along the winter trails—watchful, purposeful, and unwilling to be left behind.Is this simply a story shaped by grief, isolation, and the unforgiving North? Or is something still travelling the river, guarding a journey that never truly ended?🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In “Dangerous Offender, Dangerous System,” we take a careful, fact-driven look at Lisa Neve, a young woman who, at just 21 years old, became only the second woman in Canada to be designated a Dangerous Offender—a label that carries an indeterminate sentence and is typically reserved for the most violent, high-risk individuals.This episode is not about excusing violence. It is about asking difficult questions: What does the Dangerous Offender designation actually mean? How does the justice system respond to women with long histories of trauma, neglect, and systemic failure? And where do punishment, prevention, and care intersect—or break down entirely?Through court records, expert context, and a critical examination of Canada’s correctional framework, this episode explores how a life marked by violence, instability, and missed interventions ended in a sentence with no fixed end date—and what that says about the systems meant to protect both society and vulnerable people within it.Content Advisory: This episode discusses serious violent crime and systemic failures. Listener discretion is advised.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Across rural Canada, a strange figure has been reported for decades..seen not in fleeting glimpses, but in encounters that linger. Drivers on empty highways. Hunters deep in the bush. Hikers, ranchers, and people who know the land well.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy explores the long history of Dogman sightings across Canada, tracing reports that span generations and regions. Despite distance and time, the descriptions remain strikingly consistent: a tall, upright figure with a distinctly canine outline, moving with purpose and intelligence.We examine regional clusters where sightings repeat again and again, raising questions about why certain landscapes seem to hold these stories. We also look to Indigenous perspectives, where long-standing teachings speak of shape-shifting or boundary-crossing beings..entities that exist between worlds, forms, and rules.Is Dogman a misidentified animal, a shared psychological pattern, or something rooted far deeper in place and memory?As always, this episode isn’t about proving what Dogman is  it’s about listening to who is seeing it, where, and why these stories refuse to fade.Turn down the lights, trust the witnesses, and come with us down the crooked path.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In 2010, Colonel David Russell Williams — once one of Canada’s most respected military leaders — was revealed to be something far darker. A decorated commander of Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Williams shocked the nation when an extensive investigation uncovered a chilling double life: years of secret break-ins, fetish burglaries, and ultimately the rape and murder of two women in Ontario. What began as a trusted public servant became one of Canada’s most disturbing and confounding criminal cases. In this episode, we trace his rise and fall — from elite pilot and commander to federal prisoner — and explore how someone entrusted with authority hid a haunting pattern of violence right under everyone’s feet. We focus on the impacts on victims, the investigation that cracked the case, and the public reckoning that followed. We also couldn’t help but reflect on our current case, the shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, and the shared cultural currents that tie Canadians and Minnesotans together — from values of community connection to the shock that comes when violence touches ordinary lives. This is not just a story about crimes and consequences — it’s a look at trust, power, and the stories we tell about both.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Along a quiet stretch of road near the St. Lawrence River sits one of Ontario’s most unsettling landmarks: Coughlin’s Coffin.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy ventures into the chilling legend of Charles Coughlin — a man said to have been buried alive in the 1800s, his coffin later unearthed bearing desperate scratch marks on the inside. What began as a tragic death has become one of Canada’s most enduring roadside ghost stories.We trace the historical roots of the tale, separating documented fact from folklore, and explore the very real 19th-century fear of premature burial. From there, we follow how the legend evolved — reports of ghostly apparitions, strange lights, phantom footsteps, and why locals still refuse to stop at the site after dark.Is Coughlin’s Coffin a warning from the past? A legend shaped by generations of retelling? Or something far more restless lingering along the roadside?Turn down the lights and come with us as we go down the crooked path.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨ Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this episode, we step into a world shaped by nightlife, power, and silence tracing the movement between Detroit and Windsor in the 1970s and the lasting consequences that followed.Drawing from The Queen’s Daughter, this episode focuses on what came after: the work of telling the story, reclaiming agency, and pushing back against systems that were never designed to protect young women. Through writing and advocacy, Melissa McCormick confronts the culture that allowed harm to flourish and asks difficult questions about accountability, survival, and whose voices are believed.This is not a story told for shock value. It’s about memory, resilience, and the long road from silence to speaking out.Listener discretion advised.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this Canadian episode of Down the Crooked Path, we return to a case buried deep in medical records and whispered history: the case of Barb Halle.Often cited as the first documented case of demonic possession in Canada, Barb Halle’s story sits at an uneasy crossroads of medicine, faith, and fear. Physicians observed symptoms they could not diagnose. Clergy debated what they were witnessing. And those closest to the case were left grappling with a question that still lingers today: what happens when explanation runs out?Was this a tragic medical mystery misunderstood by its time? A case shaped by belief and suggestion? Or something that truly defied reason?In this episode, we examine the historical context, the documented accounts, and the institutions involved — not to provide easy answers, but to explore why this case has endured, and what it reveals about how we respond to the unexplainable.This isn’t a story of spectacle. It’s a story of uncertainty — and the discomfort of not knowing.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Originally aired November 7, 2024Join Ali and Valerie as they step into the shadowy corners of Ontario’s haunted past in this spine-chilling episode of Canadian Creepies.From the ghostly keeper said to still roam Gibraltar Point Lighthouse on Toronto Island, to the unsettling legends surrounding Whitby’s most haunted locations, this episode explores some of the province’s most enduring paranormal tales. We’ll also visit Ottawa’s Bytown Museum, where restless spirits are said to linger in the halls, and uncover the dark history and tragic events tied to Albion Falls in Hamilton.Grab your flashlight and settle in for a journey through Ontario’s most mysterious sites — stories that blur the line between history and haunting, and may leave you questioning what still lingers in the shadows.🕯️ Share Your StoriesHave a hometown haunt, local legend, or eerie experience from anywhere in Canada? Email us at [email protected], send us a DM on Instagram @canadiancreepies, or leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/canadiancreepies — your story could be featured on a future episode.🎥 Featured VideosWhitby’s Most Haunted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpR7OXyNn9MParanormal Seekers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKhjR87RCJ9j28UuNRX-KQMy Haunted Ottawa – Château Laurier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yhANfxk8QIWe Are Not Alone at Château Laurier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRWHbRU9_8g✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Across North America, eerie tales of cattle mutilations have unsettled ranchers and researchers alike. Mysterious wounds, precision cuts, and a complete absence of blood—these bizarre cases defy explanation. Is it covert government experimentation? Alien interference? Or something even more sinister lurking in the shadows?In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we explore some of the most chilling cases of cattle mutilations, from the high plains of Colorado to the isolated fields of Saskatchewan. With eyewitness accounts, expert theories, and a dive into the paranormal, we dissect the mystery surrounding these strange occurrences.🔹 What You'll Hear: 🔸 The earliest known cattle mutilation cases and their eerie similarities 🔸 Scientific investigations versus conspiracy theories—who’s right? 🔸 The unsettling patterns linking UFO sightings to mutilations 🔸 Stories from ranchers who say they saw something they can never explainSome fear the truth is hidden behind classified documents. Others believe the answer lies beyond this world. Join us as we venture down the crooked path to uncover one of Canada’s most unsettling mysteries.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🧁 This episode is brought to you by Icing Sugar Photography — capturing the sweet, the spontaneous, and the story behind every smile. Visit icingsugarphotography.com and follow on Instagram at @icingsugarphoto to sprinkle some magic on your memories. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!🎙️ WELCOME TO CANADIAN CREEPIES 🎙️Step right up, Canada.Spin the wheel. Take a chance.Because behind every headline, highway, and haunted hometown… something is waiting.From chilling true crime to paranormal encounters, folklore, and forgotten horrors, Canadian Creepies invites you to play along as we uncover the darkest stories this country has to offer — one case at a time.No prizes.No consolation rounds.Just ghosts, killers, mysteries, and the uneasy feeling that the past isn’t done with us yet.🎰 Come on down… to the dark side.🕯️ New episode drops January 8th.Nominate your Creep of the Week or submit your spooky stories hereEdited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In the dense jungles of Vietnam, visibility was everything—and what soldiers saw with night vision sometimes defied explanation.In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we uncover a chilling legend passed down among veterans: a pair of prototype night vision goggles that didn’t just see in the dark… they saw something else entirely.🔦 Step into:A harrowing tale from deep in the field—where one soldier's enhanced vision revealed more than enemy movement.The early history of night vision tech in wartime and how its use sparked rumors of supernatural encounters.Theories on altered perception, psychological tolls of combat, and whether some tools unlock more than just sight.Was it sleep deprivation, jungle paranoia—or a rare glimpse into another layer of reality? You decide.Heads up: This episode contains graphic themes related to war and combat. Listener discretion advised.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🧁 This episode is brought to you by Icing Sugar Photography — capturing the sweet, the spontaneous, and the story behind every smile. Visit icingsugarphotography.com and follow on Instagram at @icingsugarphoto to sprinkle some magic on your memories. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Originally aired on October 31, 2024, this episode returns as we revisit one of Canada’s most notorious and unsettling criminal cases. Valerie and Ali dive into the life and crimes of Clifford Olson, infamously known as The Beast of British Columbia.This re-release explores Olson’s violent criminal history, the failures that allowed him to continue offending, and the national outrage that followed his arrest and the controversial “cash-for-bodies” deal. Valerie and Ali break down the timeline, the victims, and the long-lasting impact Olson left on Canadian justice and public fear.For additional context: Clifford Olson – The Beast of BC (YouTube): https://youtu.be/I2BZ_Ywt6sg?si=gC3oLiRiQZsrnzx0 Ready or Not (Archive.org): https://archive.org/details/ready-or-not-1993-97Contact: [email protected] Instagram: @canadiancreepiesSources:Wikipedia: Clifford OlsonThe 70s 80s 90s blog — historical backgroundThe Toronto Star — detailed timeline of the case✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!The quiet, picturesque landscape of the Lewis Clark Valley hides a dark history—a series of disappearances and murders that have haunted the region for decades. In this episode, we delve into the chilling mystery surrounding these unsolved cases, tracing the timeline of events and examining the unsettling connections between them.Who was behind these crimes? Why have they remained unsolved for so long? With deep research and expert analysis, we explore the theories, the victims, and the lingering questions that continue to baffle investigators and haunt the families involved.Join Amanda Joy as she navigates the twists and turns of this true crime enigma and seek answers hidden in the shadows of the valley.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🧁 This episode is brought to you by Icing Sugar Photography — capturing the sweet, the spontaneous, and the story behind every smile. Visit icingsugarphotography.com and follow on Instagram at @icingsugarphoto to sprinkle some magic on your memories. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!We’re returning to where Canadian Creepies first began. This week, we’re re-releasing Episode 001, where Valerie and Ali dive into one of Canada’s most disturbing and devastating true crime cases: Robert Pickton, the serial killer whose crimes shook the nation and exposed deep flaws in how vulnerable communities were protected.In this episode, Valerie and Ali trace the timeline of Pickton’s crimes, discuss the failures that allowed him to operate for so long, and honour the women whose lives were stolen. It remains one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history — and one that must never be forgotten.For listeners who want visual context, a gallery of photos taken inside Pickton’s farm can be found here: 21 Photos Taken Inside Robert Pickton’s Pig Farm https://thecrimemag.com/robert-picktons-farm/Contact us: [email protected] Instagram: @canadiancreepiesSources: Victims: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pickton-robert-victims.htm https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.635605General Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pickton https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-pickton-case-plain-language-summaryLynn Ellingsen: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lynn-ellingsen-threats-sentencing-1.6634111✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we step into the shadowy depths of one of music’s most chilling legends—the story of Robert Johnson and his infamous deal at the crossroads.Who was Robert Johnson? A blues guitarist who rose from obscurity to become one of the most hauntingly talented musicians in history. But behind his genius, rumors swirled—that one fateful night, he met a dark figure at the crossroads and exchanged his soul for talent beyond human limits.We unravel the truth behind the legend, exploring the eerie origins of crossroads folklore, the whispers of Johnson’s mysterious past, and the lasting impact of his music. Was it simply dedication and genius, or did supernatural forces guide his hand?Tune in as we travel down the crooked path to uncover the secrets buried in the dust of the crossroads.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🧁 This episode is brought to you by Icing Sugar Photography — capturing the sweet, the spontaneous, and the story behind every smile. Visit icingsugarphotography.com and follow on Instagram at @icingsugarphoto to sprinkle some magic on your memories. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In this powerful episode of Canadian Creepies, Valerie and Amanda take a deep, unflinching look at one of Canada’s most haunting true stories — the wrongful conviction of David Milgaard.At just 17 years old, Milgaard was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Gail Miller, a crime he did not commit. For 23 years, he fought to be heard while the real perpetrator, Larry Fisher, continued to prey on women across the Prairies. Through pressure, tunnel vision, and flawed testimony, an innocent teenager lost his youth, his freedom, and decades of his life.We trace Milgaard’s journey from Winnipeg to Saskatoon, through the investigation that went wrong, the years behind bars, the relentless fight led by his mother Joyce, the turning point brought by DNA evidence, and the eventual conviction of Fisher. We also explore the cultural impact of The Tragically Hip’s “Wheat Kings,” a song that helped keep Milgaard’s story alive in the hearts of Canadians long after headlines faded.This case is not just a tragedy — it’s a warning. A reminder of how easily justice can fracture, and how many lives can shatter when systems fail.And in our Creep of the Week, we shine the spotlight on the real monster of this case: Larry Fisher, the violent predator who eluded authorities while an innocent boy suffered in his place.Join us as we examine the facts, the legacy, and the lasting shadows of one of Canada’s most devastating miscarriages of justice.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!Step into the shadows of history and uncover one of America’s most chilling paranormal legends—the Bell Witch. In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, we dive deep into the eerie events that haunted the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee. Was it a vengeful spirit? A curse? Or something even more sinister?From unexplained voices to violent attacks, the Bell Witch tormented a family and left behind a legacy of fear that still lingers today. Amanda Joy explore the terrifying accounts, the historical records, and the theories behind this enduring mystery. Join in as the truth behind the legend is unraveled—if you dare.Follow the Path Further If this episode left you lingering in the shadows, there’s more to explore. Follow @downthecrookedpath on TikTok and Instagram for haunting visuals, behind-the-scenes lore, and updates on upcoming episodes. Every post is another breadcrumb deeper into the strange, the forgotten, and the beautifully unsettling. Stay curious… and keep walking.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. 🧁 This episode is brought to you by Icing Sugar Photography — capturing the sweet, the spontaneous, and the story behind every smile. Visit icingsugarphotography.com and follow on Instagram at @icingsugarphoto to sprinkle some magic on your memories. 🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell 

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!In September of 1992, twenty-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanished from the small university town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. His last confirmed sighting was on Main Street on the morning of September 21st. He was never seen again.No remains. No belongings. No activity on his bank account. And more than thirty years later, still no answers.In this episode, we trace the verified timeline of Kenley’s disappearance, examine the early RCMP investigation, and explore the private investigative work that uncovered new leads, troubling gaps, and alleged admissions from a person of interest. We walk through the strongest theories — from foul play to the possibility of misadventure — and focus on the enduring questions that have kept this case open for over three decades.We also reflect on why Kenley’s story matters: how quickly missing-person cases can fade, how families are left to carry the weight of uncertainty, and how unsolved disappearances linger like ghosts in the communities they touch.And to end the episode, we share a Hometown Haunt: a spooky listener story sent straight to our inbox.Some mysteries fade with time. This one refuses to let go.✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell