the Murder of Paul Schmidt (the Starbucks stabbing) and the piece of crap that filmed it

This week on The Canadian Gothic, we’re revisiting a past episode that continues to playout in the headlines.

Due to travel, we’re taking a short break from new releases, but rather than leave you without an episode, we’re bringing back our coverage of the murder of Paul Schmidt, a shocking and deeply disturbing act of violence that unfolded in downtown Vancouver on March 26, 2023.

In broad daylight, outside a busy Starbucks, Paul was attacked and killed following a brief confrontation while standing with his young daughter. The incident, which was partially captured on video and widely shared online, left a lasting impact on the public and raised difficult questions about violence, bystander behavior, and the justice system.

At the time of this original episode, many details were still emerging. Now, as the trial of the accused continues to work its way through the courts, this case is once again in the spotlight.

This rerelease offers an opportunity to revisit what happened that day, and to better understand the events at the center of a case that is still unfolding.

Episode Links:

Paul Schmidt’s family gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-support-the-family-of-paul-stanley-schmidt

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD MAILBAG - Vol 12 (Episode 200-205)

The Keep Canada Weird Mailbag is a collection of listener mail that, for one reason or another, was unable to fit into the weekly weird news round up.

Episode Links

Listen to the Airport album: https://thecanadiangothic.com/airport

Series Links

Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/keep-canada-weird

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 205 - 2026/03/13 - Cove Soda, Bed Bugs in the Library, Old Furnace, Sperm Donations

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • The Redemption of Cove Soda

  • The Bed Bugs in a Montreal Library

  • Durham Region’s Oldest Furnace

  • Quebec’s Most Prolific Sperm Donors

Encounters With Creeps - Volume 32

In Encounters with CREEPS, Canadian Gothic listeners are invited to share their unsettling experiences with the many CREEPS lurking in everyday life.

In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne unpack the 32nd volume of your Encounters with CREEPS.

This time we’ve got a CREEP being a prick at a grocery store, some CREEPS in Saskatchewan, some CREEPS who get up early, and so much more.

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Series Links:

Encounters with Creeps series archive: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/encounters-with-creeps

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Musical Theme:

Noir Toyko by Monty Datta

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 204 - 2026/03/06 - Cove Soda, The Spice GIrls, Grilled Cheese Cockroach, Harley the Dog

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • Cove Soda Falls

  • The Spice Girls vs. The Spyce Girlz

  • The Grossest Grilled Cheese

  • Harley the Lost Dog

Obama, Trump, The American UFO Files, and Witness Reports of UFOs Above Canada

In this episode, we break down a truly unexpected UFO story. A recent interview with former U.S. President Barack Obama ended with a rapid-fire round of questions, and one of them, about the existence of aliens, set off a strange chain reaction. The moment quickly spiraled beyond the interview itself, leading to current President Donald Trump announcing a full release of government files on UFOs, and even resulting in Hillary Clinton being asked about the topic during a deposition connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

In the episode’s second act, we dig into a collection of listener-submitted UFO sightings from across Canada. The stories include two mysterious cylindrical objects appearing over Alberta, a triangular craft spotted in the sky above Ontario, and a strange, deeply spiritual encounter reported in British Columbia.

Episode Links:

UFO POV Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NI__zsAuAs

Links:

Submit a UFO report: https://thecanadiangothic.com/report-a-canadian-ufo-sighting

Join the UFOs Above Canada Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ufosabovecanada/

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 203 - 2026/02/27 - Cove Soda, Taco Bell, Donairs, and Power Poles

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • Cove Soda’s ticking clock

  • Newfoundland’s Taco Bell Unrest Sleeps

  • The Donair Evangelist

  • Saskatchewan's Missing Power Pole

KEEP CANADA WEIRD MAILBAG - Vol 11 (Episode 190-200)

The Keep Canada Weird Mailbag is a collection of listener mail that, for one reason or another, was unable to fit into the weekly weird news round up.

Series Links

Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/keep-canada-weird

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 202 - 2026/02/20 - Ginger Ale, Oshawa Generals, Flooding Winnipeg Police, School Bus Bump

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • the Oshawa Generals’ fans STINK

  • Ottawa Hospital PULLS Ginger Ale

  • Two trouble makers best the Winnipeg Police

  • School bus hits a bump in Orillia

The Tumbler Ridge, BC Shooting

On February 10, 2026, Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia became the site of one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history when 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed their mother and half-brother at home, then went to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where they murdered five children and an educational assistant before taking their own life.

In this episode of The Canadian Gothic, we walk through the timeline of the attacks, the history of family at the heart of this story, and the many unanswered questions surrounding warning signs, access to weapons, and mental-health support in remote Canadian communities.

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 201 - 2026/02/13 - Taco Bell Files, Largest Pizza, Newfoundlander clears name, Man Vs. Moose

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • The Newfoundland Taco Bell Files

  • The largest deliverable pizza

  • A Newfoundlander clearing their name

  • The man who fought a moose and won

Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan - Part 16: Daniel Martell Arrested, Malehya's side speaks

We continue coverage of the disappearance of 6-year-old Lilly and 4-year-old Jack Sullivan, who were reported missing from their rural Nova Scotia home on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025.

In this episode, we discuss the surprise arrest of Daniel Martell (on charges said to be unrelated to the children’s disappearance), and we hear from some of Malehya’s closest friends.


Links:

Part 1 - three days later (Recorded May 5)


Part 2 - One Week Missing


Part 3 - Two Weeks Missing


Bonus Discussion with True North True Crime

Part 4 - Three Weeks Missing


Part 5 - Four Weeks Missing


Part 6 - Six Weeks Missing


Part 7: Seven Weeks Missing


Part 8: Ten Weeks Missing


Part 9: Thirteen Weeks Missing


Part 10: Sixteen Weeks Missing


Part 11: Four Months Missing


Part 12: Five Months Missing


Part 13: New Witness Reports, a rogue family member, and a puzzling phone call


Episode 14: Six Months Missing


Episode 15: Eight Months Missing


KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 200 - 2026/02/06 - Juice, Dirty Oil, Cocaine Dog, and a Bus Driver CRASH OUT

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • The end of frozen juice concentrate in Canada

  • The ‘Dirty Oil’ Scam

  • Vancouver dog eats cocaine

  • An Ottawa bus drivers CRASH OUT

BAD NEWS CANADA - Pilot Episode / Feb 2026 - The Vernon, BC Horse Assault, Skye Atoa, Shabaz Ahmed

In BAD NEWS CANADA Jordan and Jack Luna unpack the WORST Canadian news story of the past month.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • the bestiality case involving a horse near Vernon, BC

  • Skye Atoa’s 30 minutes of freedom (Lethbridge, AB)

  • the woman who survived, and killed, Shahbaz Ahmed (Calgary, AB)

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 199 - 2026/01/30 - Weird Court cases, a Sketchy Real Estate Agent, and a Fart assault

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • Taco Bell’s continued Newfoundland invasion

  • Taking the bus to court in Montreal

  • Sketchy real estate agents in Saskatchewan

  • the Miramichi assault on cops with fart case

Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan - Part 15: Eight Months Missing, Abuse Allegations, Less Redactions/Same Questions

We continue coverage of the disappearance of 6-year-old Lilly and 4-year-old Jack Sullivan, who were reported missing from their rural Nova Scotia home on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025.

In this episode, we unpack the latest round of RCMP investigation information released by the courts, we review recent comments made by RCMP leadership, and we hear Daniel Martell respond to Malehya’s allegations that he has been physically abusive.


Links:

Part 1 - three days later (Recorded May 5)


Part 2 - One Week Missing


Part 3 - Two Weeks Missing


Bonus Discussion with True North True Crime

Part 4 - Three Weeks Missing


Part 5 - Four Weeks Missing


Part 6 - Six Weeks Missing


Part 7: Seven Weeks Missing


Part 8: Ten Weeks Missing


Part 9: Thirteen Weeks Missing


Part 10: Sixteen Weeks Missing


Part 11: Four Months Missing


Part 12: Five Months Missing


Part 13: New Witness Reports, a rogue family member, and a puzzling phone call


Episode 14:


KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 198 - 2026/01/23 - More Taco Bell, Demolished house, horse hair cutting mystery

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • Taco Bell’s continued Newfoundland invasion

  • the fastest crappiest car in BC

  • Newfoundland’s Stinky Rotten Mess

  • Ooops… I demolished your house!!!

The 1973 Kenora Bank Robbery Explosion

On May 10, 1973, a stranger walked into a bank on Main Street in Kenora, Ontario, carrying guns, duffle bags, and a homemade bomb that was armed to a switch he clenched between his teeth. For more than an hour the standoff dragged on inside the bank as a growing crowd of onlookers crowded the street outside it’s doors.

At 4:12 p.m., a single rifle shot ended the robbery in an explosion that shattered windows, scattered money through the air, and erased the man at the center of it all.

More than fifty years later, his identity and his motives remain unknown.

In this episode of The Canadian Gothic, I’m joined by Jack Luna, host of the Dark Topic podcast, to examine the Kenora Bank Robbery Explosion.


Episode Links:

the Dead Man (Dark Topic Podcast Episode) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vi0tKj0o93GOFGmBaIl8c

Joe Ralko’s the Devil’s Gap - https://a.co/d/0rxCjmD

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 197 - 2026/01/16 - WestJet's fat shamers, Taco Bell in NL, and the WORST 911 calls of 2025

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • Taco Bell’s continued Newfoundland invasion

  • Being fat-shamed by WestJet

  • The WORST 911 calls of 2025

  • Two kids in court over a dinosaur

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 196 - 2026/01/09 - Taco Bell Takeover, Dead Crows, Jesus, Trademark Nonsense

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

  • Taco Bell’s NEWFOUNDLAND Take Over

  • Dead Crows in Chatham-Kent

  • The Disappearance of Baby Jesus (Peterborough, ON)

  • Sex, Drugs, and a Trademark Dispute