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💀 Canadian content released Tuesdays on Canadian Creepies
🌍 International / otherworldly content drops Thursdays wherever you get your podcasts

Something strange is stalking the Alberta prairies…

In this eerie installment of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy investigates a chilling series of unexplained cattle mutilations that plagued rural Alberta. With surgically precise wounds, missing organs, and no trace of predators or footprints, these cases left farmers terrified and authorities baffled.

Are we dealing with a government cover-up? Cult activity? Visitors from beyond? Or something even stranger?

Join Amanda as she interviews witnesses, examines historical reports, and follows the trail of blood and mystery through the windswept plains of Canada.

Because sometimes… the path to the truth leads somewhere darker.

Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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Behind the glint of gold lies a trail of shadows.

In this powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on how Canadian mining companies operate far beyond our borders—and far beyond accountability. From the deadly clashes in Tanzania’s North Mara mine to poisoned rivers in Papua New Guinea, we trace the cost of profit-driven extraction: displacement, violence, and the erasure of entire ways of life.

We explore how Canada’s global mining dominance is propped up not just by corporations, but by a government that offers funding, silence, and diplomatic cover. What happens when human rights are sacrificed in the name of economic gain—and why aren’t more Canadians talking about it?

With stories of resistance from affected communities, the voices of advocates demanding justice, and a Creep of the Week who profited from it all, this episode forces us to ask:
💰 Who really pays the price for Canadian prosperity?

🔍 MiningWatch Canada

A leading watchdog organization monitoring the global activities of Canadian mining companies. MiningWatch collaborates directly with communities impacted by mining to fight for environmental protection and human rights.
🔗 miningwatch.ca

⚖️ Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA)

A coalition of Canadian civil society organizations working to end corporate abuse abroad. CNCA pushes for stronger laws and policies to hold Canadian companies accountable for their global operations.
🔗 cnca-rcrce.ca

📚 Yves Engler

A Montréal-based activist and author of Canada in Africa: 300 Years of Aid and Exploitation, Yves Engler critically investigates Canada’s foreign policy and its entanglement in corporate-driven human rights abuses.
🔗 yvesengler.com

🎸 Wanna hear Kyle get creepy and catchy? Check out his band The Feverish Lemons—serving up twisted tunes with a tangy bite. 🍋
🔗 feverishlemons.com

🗳️ Want to see who voted Yay or Nay?
Check the official House of Commons record for Vote 111 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) right here:
🔗 https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/votes/40/3/111

This vote was a key moment—see where your MP stood.

🖤 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 mel@darkroomphotography.ca

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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Deep in the wild, remote wilderness of the Northwest Territories lies Nahanni National Park—stunning, sacred, and steeped in legend. But beyond the mist-shrouded peaks and winding river lies a mystery that has terrified explorers, trappers, and travelers for over a century: a valley where men vanish… and sometimes reappear without their heads.

In this episode, Amanda Joy ventures into the haunting true tales of the so-called Valley of the Headless Men. Who were the McLeod brothers, and what really happened to them in 1908? Why did so many others meet a similar fate in the years that followed? And what forces—natural, human, or otherworldly—might be at work in this forbidding place?

From whispered Dene legends to RCMP files and unsolved disappearances, we walk a crooked path through one of Canada’s most chilling unsolved mysteries.

🔪 Strange deaths
🌲 Sacred land
💀 Unanswered questions

Some stories stay buried in the permafrost. Others reach out.

👻 Follow @DownTheCrookedPath on Instagram & TikTok for more eerie tales.
📩 Got a creepy paranormal story? Email us at canadiancreepiespodcast@gmail.com—we’d love to hear it!

Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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Episode 029 – Denis Lortie Part 02: The Storm Breaks

In this gripping conclusion to the Denis Lortie case, we walk you through the harrowing events of May 8, 1984, when chaos erupted inside Quebec’s National Assembly. Dressed in military fatigues and armed to the teeth, Lortie stormed the building with a deadly plan—leaving three dead and thirteen injured in a shocking act of political violence.

We break down the attack itself, the extraordinary bravery of René Jalbert, and the tense hours of negotiation that turned a massacre into a moment of unexpected humanity. Then, we head into the courtroom for a legal battle shaped by mental illness, questions of responsibility, and a public desperate for answers.

The aftermath of this tragedy left a deep imprint on Quebec's political landscape, sparked debate around gun control and psychiatric care, and raised hard questions about justice in cases of mass violence.

Plus, in this week’s Creep of the Week, we shine a light on controversial psychiatrist Pierre “Doc” Mailloux—a shock-jock radio figure known for incendiary takes, ethical violations, and a career that’s left many Canadians asking: how is this guy still licensed?

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Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) is a grassroots collective supporting access to abortion and sexual health care in the Niagara Region through transportation, funding, and emotional support.

Ways to help:
💸 One-time donation: e-transfer to niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com
💖 Monthly support: patreon.com/NiagaraReproductiveJustice
🙋‍♀️ Volunteer: Help with driving, outreach, or organizing.

📩 Reach out via email or DM on social media to get involved.
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🔊 Every action counts—donate, volunteer, or amplify!

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📸 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 mel@darkroomphotography.ca

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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Step into the windswept fields of early 1800s Ontario, where a peaceful Scottish settler family found themselves under siege by forces they couldn’t explain. In this episode, we unravel The Baldoon Mystery—Canada’s most famous (and eeriest) tale of witchcraft, curses, and paranormal torment. From phantom bullets and spontaneous fires to the chilling story of the "witch goose," this true Canadian folk haunting blurs the line between folklore and reality.

Was it mass hysteria, an unsolved feud, or something darker still? Travel with us Down The Crooked Path and decide for yourself.

👻 Follow @DownTheCrookedPath on Instagram & TikTok for more eerie tales.
📩 Got a creepy paranormal story? Email us at canadiancreepiespodcast@gmail.com—we’d love to hear it!s

Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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In the first installment of this two-part deep dive, Valerie and Kyle trace the dark and disturbing path that led Denis Lortie to the doors of Quebec’s National Assembly. From a childhood steeped in trauma and abuse to a military career marked by alienation and paranoia, Part 1 explores the psychological unraveling of a man who believed he was being controlled by the government—and who would soon act on that belief in a violent and unforgettable way.

🧠 This episode discusses themes including child abuse, mental health struggles, and violence. Listener discretion is advised.

🔊 Listen now and prepare for Part 2—where the storm breaks.

Got a creepy case or a political villain we should feature as our Creep of the Week? Want to share a personal spooky story?
📩 Email us at canadiancreepiespodcast@gmail.com
📱 And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @canadiancreepies for behind-the-scenes peeks and updates!

🎙️ Support Reproductive Justice in Niagara

🩺 Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) is a grassroots collective based in the Niagara Region of Ontario, working to increase visibility and access to sexual and reproductive health care. They support people seeking abortion and other essential care by offering transportation, financial assistance, logistical help, and emotional support.

🌟 How You Can Help:
💸 One-Time Donation
Send an e-transfer to niagarareproductivejustice@gmail.com. Your support helps cover costs like gas for volunteer drivers, overnight stays, childcare, and other urgent needs.

💖 Monthly Support via Patreon
Join their Patreon and support the cause month-to-month:
👉 patreon.com/NiagaraReproductiveJustice

🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Your Time
NRJ is always looking for volunteers to help with driving, outreach, admin support, and community organizing. If you’re looking to make a real impact in the Niagara region, this is a great place to start!

📩 Contact them via email or DM them on Instagram or Facebook to learn more.
Follow & Share:
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🔊 Help amplify access to reproductive care, right here in our own backyard. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word—you’re part of the movement.

🖤 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 mel@darkroomphotography.ca

🦴 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

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🌘 Follow Amanda Joy Down The Crooked Path—Every Week.
Every Tuesday, Amanda Joy invites you to wander off the well-lit trail and into the unknown with Down The Crooked Path, a weekly series under the Canadian Creepies umbrella. With a deep curiosity and a taste for the eerie, Amanda explores the paranormal side of Canadian folklore, hauntings, urban legends, unexplained phenomena, and all things strange and spectral.

Whether it’s haunted highways, chilling encounters, or local lore that refuses to die, Amanda's storytelling will leave you questioning what lurks just beyond the edge of the ordinary.

👻 Got a ghost story to share? Amanda wants to hear it.
DM us on Instagram @canadiancreepies or email canadiancreepiespodcast@gmail.com.

🔮 New episodes every Tuesday. Dare to wander?

Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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In this episode of Canadian Creepies, we delve into one of Canada's most disturbing and brutal cases—an urban nightmare that gripped Ontario in the 1970s. Christian Magee, later dubbed “The Mad Slasher,” left a trail of violence and confusion in his wake, targeting strangers in chillingly public spaces. But beyond the horror lies a deeper story—one of untreated mental illness, systemic failure, and a society unequipped to respond.

As we unravel Magee’s background, his institutional history, and the terrifying series of attacks, we draw haunting parallels between the mental health system of the 1970s and the one we navigate today. Despite decades of progress, cracks remain—visible in more recent incidents like the 2024 Vancouver stabbing. Through these connections, we explore the recurring patterns of tragedy: how untreated mental illness, lack of community resources, and delayed intervention continue to fuel preventable violence.

This episode isn’t just about a killer. It’s about the systems that allowed him to slip through—and the uncomfortable truth that, in many ways, we're still catching up.

💌 Got thoughts or theories? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at canadiancreepiespodcast@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram @canadiancreepies.

🖤 And as always—rate, review, and share if you like what you hear. It helps keep the creepy coming.

🖤 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 mel@darkroomphotography.ca

🦴 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