Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan (Nova Scotian Children Missing Since May 2, 2025)

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In the quiet rural community of Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack were reported missing on the morning of May 2, 2025. Their home bordered dense forest, steep terrain, and mystery. What began as a frantic local search quickly grew into one of the most intensive missing persons investigations in Nova Scotia’s recent history.

In this multi-part series we follow the unfolding story of the Sullivan children—from the first hours of their disappearance through the RCMP’s evolving response, the emotional toll on the community, and the haunting questions that remain unanswered.

Part 1 - 4 Days Missing

Part 2 - One Week Missing

Part 3 - Two Weeks Missing

Bonus - Case Discussion with True North True Crime

Part 4 - Three Weeks Missing

Part 5 - Four Weeks Missing

Part 6: Six Weeks Missing

Part 7: Seven Week’s 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 Witnesses, a Rouge Family Member, and a Puzzling Phone Call

Part 14: Six Months Missing, a Civilian Search, and a Discussion with Belynda Gray

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UFOs Above Canada - News and Witness Reports - December 2025

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In UFOs Above Canada, we are joined by Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski for a wide-ranging conversation about UFO news, history, and eye witness reports.

In this episode we break down two major Canadian UFO news stories, including the announcement of an upcoming auction featuring a sizable and historically significant UFO document collection, and a strange August UFO event that was witnessed by people across large parts of eastern Canada.

We also turn our attention to several listener-contributed UFO sightings from across the country. From puzzling lights to a bizarre burnt circle in the grass, Chris offers his expert insight while we explore what might be behind these reports and why they continue to capture the public imagination.

the Hockey Canada Scandal (the 2018 Canadian World Junior Team)

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In June 2018, following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ontario, a young woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by members of Canada’s gold medal winning World Junior hockey team. The case was investigated and closed without charges, and the public remained unaware for years.

That changed in 2022, when a civil lawsuit and quiet settlement from the sport’s regulating body Hockey Canada exposed the allegations. The fallout triggered parliamentary hearings, sponsor withdrawals, leadership resignations, and a reopened criminal investigation that culminated in a high profile trial against five of the men involved, all now NHL players.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kristi Lee, host of Canadian True Crime, to walk through the full timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal and examine what it reveals about accountability, power, and trust in Canadian sport.

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Michael Slobodian and the Brampton High School Shooting (Brampton, Ontario - 1975)

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In May of 1975, a high school in Brampton, Ontario became the scene of Canada's first modern mass school shooting.

Sixteen-year-old Michael Slobodian walked into Brampton Centennial Secondary School carrying two rifles in a guitar case and, within minutes, left two people dead, thirteen wounded, and an entire generation traumatized.

In this episode of the Canadian Gothic we trace the events leading up to the attack, the moments of terror inside the school, and the survivor stories that have echoed through the decades.

This is the forgotten Canadian tragedy that unfolded long before Columbine, a chilling reminder that the roots of modern day school gun violence reach further back, and closer to home, than most realize.

the Murder of Alfred Belyea (Suffield, Alberta - 2021)

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In the fall of 2021, Cypress County councilor Alfred “Alf” Belyea vanished from his home in the small Alberta hamlet of Suffield. Within a week, a hand drawn map would lead police to his body… hidden in a garbage bin on an abandoned farm a province away.

In this episode of The Canadian Gothic, we hear the story of Alfred and Deborah Belyea.

2025 Halloween Special - Ghost Stories from Canadian Gothic's Haunted Listeners

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For this Canadian Gothic Halloween special, we gather around a crackling campfire for a night of true ghost stories.

Jordan, Madelayne, and Aaron trade the studio for the open air to listen to chilling, unexplained, and sometimes heartfelt ghost stories sent in by listeners across the world.

From haunted accommodations in BC and Newfoundland, to a hockey puck dropped off by a deceased friend, these are stories told by those who lived them.

Alice Spence - the Woman in the Well (Saskatoon, SK)

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In 2006, a construction crew in Saskatoon unearthed a barrel hidden in an abandoned well, containing the preserved remains of a young woman murdered a century earlier.

For nearly twenty years she was known only as The Woman in the Well, as police tried facial reconstructions, DNA testing, and countless appeals for clues.

With the help of investigative genetic genealogy, her identity has finally been revealed: Alice Spence, a seamstress, wife, and mother.

This episode of Canadian Gothic traces Alice’s life, her erasure, and the modern science that brought her back into memory.

The Bizarre Murder of Blair Adams

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In July 1996, Blair Adams left his home in Surrey, British Columbia, convinced someone was trying to kill him. Over the course of just a few days, he emptied his savings and safety deposit box, attempted to cross the U.S. border multiple times, and made a frantic, illogical journey that ultimately led him to Knoxville, Tennessee — a city where he had no known ties.

There, his body was discovered in a construction site parking lot under bizarre circumstances: his pants had been forcibly removed, his socks were turned inside out, and thousands of dollars in cash, gold bars, and jewelry were scattered around him, untouched.

In this episode, we retrace Blair’s final days, follow his chaotic path across borders and states, and examine the theories surrounding one of the strangest unsolved mysteries of the 1990s. Was Blair fleeing someone real — or something only he believed in?

The Disappearance of Jane Smith (Sudbury, Ontario - August 9, 1975)

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On August 9, 1975, 20-year-old Jane Smith vanished from her Sudbury apartment without a trace. Fifty years later, her family is still living with the pain of not knowing what happened.

In this episode, I speak with two people at the center of this decades-old mystery: Jane’s younger brother, John Smith, and his daughter, Katie.

John shares what it was like to lose his sister and how her disappearance has shaped his family’s lives over the past half-century.

Katie, who never met her aunt, has taken on a different role — part investigator, part advocate — working to keep Jane’s story alive and urging anyone who knows the truth to come forward before it’s too late.

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Send information related to Jane’s disappearance to - FindJaneSmith1975@gmail.com

Jane Smith Profile on Crimestoppers - https://www.sudburycrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=MissingPersons&ID=267&SID=1371

Katie Smith’s Article in the Sudbury Star - https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-news/50-years-on-case-of-missing-sudbury-woman-still-unresolved

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Production Update - The End of Nighttime, Welcome to Canadian Gothic

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Ten years ago today the first episode of Nighttime was released, telling the story of a UFO sighting over Cape Breton Island.

In the decade since, Nighttime has produced over a thousand episodes, covered stories from nearly every corner of the country, been heard around the world, but… it’s also begun to show it’s age.

As Nighttime toiled away podcasting has changed dramatically; the rise of celebrity-hosted shows, podcasts as video, the rise and fall of countless platforms, and many other factors which have reshaped the medium and led to Nighttime feeling like the product of a by-gone era.

Ten years after it started, It’s time to say good night to Nighttime!

but this isn’t a goodbye

Its hosts, its contributors, its active series (like Keep Canada Weird) aren’t going anywhere.

The podcast feeds, the social media pages, and related landing pads will be updated to serve as home for a new show that will be similar in style and spirit, but better equipped to tell Canada’s most fascinating stories for the next decade and beyond.

the next chapter is… the Canadian Gothic

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the Release of Doug "The Pictou Sadist" Worth

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In this episode, we unravel the story behind a recent high-risk offender release notice issued by the Nova Scotia RCMP.

The notice revealed that Douglas Worth, a man convicted of the brutal 1987 rape, murder, and decapitation of 12-year-old Trina Campbell in Ontario, has been released from custody and is now living in Nova Scotia.

We unpack the details of Worth’s horrific crime, the investigation that brought him to justice, and the complex questions his release raises about community safety and the Canadian parole system.

The Summer of UFOs: Canada’s 1975 Wave (with Chris Rutkowski)

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In the summer of 1975, Canada experienced one of its most intense and widespread waves of UFO activity. From glowing orbs lighting up the skies over Manitoba to structured craft witnessed by RCMP officers in Saskatchewan, hundreds of reports flooded in from across the country. Some sightings even left behind scorched earth and damaged vegetation—tangible traces of something unexplained.

In this episode, we’re joined by Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski, who has spent decades cataloging and analyzing reports like these. Together, we explore the most notable cases from that summer, dig into the official government documentation, and ask the big question: what was really happening in Canada’s skies during Canada’s summer of UFOs?

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Chris Rutkowski’s ‘ 50 Years Ago: Canada's "Summer of UFOs." ‘ - https://chrisrutkowski.substack.com/p/50-years-ago-canadas-summer-of-ufos

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The Three Cape Breton Boys on the Tracks (the deaths of Kenny Novak, David Burrows, and Terry Burt,

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In this episode, we revisit the tragic and puzzling deaths of three Cape Breton teenagers, Kenny Novak (15), David Burrows (17), and Terry Burt (20), who were struck and killed by a freight train in the early morning hours of July 10, 1970, in the remote woods of Maine.

Officially ruled an accident, the case was quickly closed by authorities who concluded the boys had chosen to sleep on the tracks.

We are joined by Ken Jessome, a childhood friend of Kenny and David, who has spent the last several years reigniting interest in the case through a series of articles in his community newspaper. Ken shares his personal memories of the boys, reflects on the strange details surrounding their deaths, and explains why he believes the official story doesn’t add up.

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Ken Jessome - johnjessome6@gmail.com

Remembering a Mysterious Summer of ’70 Tragedy (CapeBretonSpectator.com - Ken Jessome - July 19, 2017)

Sleeping Victims: A Cape Breton True Crime Story? (GoCapeBreton.com - Ken Jessome - June 6, 2018)

An Unfortunate Mishap: Three Cape Breton Deaths (GoCapeBreton.com - Ken Jessome - July 10, 2018)

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the Murder of Valerie Stevens (Toronto, Ontario - 1989)

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In September 1989, 19-year-old Valerie Stevens kissed her daughter goodnight and left their Toronto apartment for a night out. She never made it to the nightclub—and never came home. Three years later, Valerie’s remains were discovered in a wooded area near Brantford, Ontario. Her death was ruled a homicide, but the case remains unsolved to this day.

In this episode, we speak with Valerie’s daughter, Robyn Stevens, who was just 16 months old when her mother vanished. Now a mother herself, Robyn shares her personal journey—from the shocking revelation as a preteen that she had been adopted, to her ongoing efforts to uncover what really happened to her birth mother. With candor and resilience, Robyn reflects on identity, loss, and the enduring hope for justice.

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the Lapu Lapu Day Festival Tragedy - the 2025 Vancouver Vehicle Attack

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On April 26, 2025, what was meant to be a celebration of Filipino heritage in Vancouver turned into one of the city’s darkest days. During the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a man drove an SUV into a crowd gathered along Fraser Street, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others. It now stands as the deadliest attack in Vancouver’s history.

In this episode, we piece together the events of that tragic evening using media reports and eyewitness accounts. You'll hear from those who were there, from those who responded, and from the community left in shock.

This is the story of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy

the Murder of Alexandra Wiwcharuk - a two part series

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Part 1 - the Girl in Saskatoon

Saskatoon, SK - May 1962

23-year-old Alexandra Wiwcharuk—a nurse at Saskatoon City Hospital and a local beauty queen—left her home to mail two letters. Thirteen days later, her body was discovered in a shallow grave near the South Saskatchewan River. She had been brutally assaulted and buried alive.

Despite an intensive investigation that continues today her killer was never found.

In this episode, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Alexandra Wiwcharuk.

We examine the facts, the theories, and the enduring mystery surrounding one of Saskatchewan’s most disturbing unsolved murders.

Part 2 - a discussion with author Sharon Butala

In 1962, 23-year-old Alexandra Wiwcharuk—a vibrant nurse, beauty queen, and beloved daughter—went for a walk along the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon and never came home. Her body was discovered weeks later, buried in a shallow grave not far from her home. She had been brutally assaulted and buried alive.

In this episode of Nighttime, we revisit Alexandra Wiwcharuk’s haunting case with acclaimed author Sharon Butala, whose book The Girl in Saskatoon explores Alexandra’s life, her death, and the deep scars left in its wake. Butala, as a former classmate of Alexandra, brings a unique and intimate lens to this decades-old mystery.

Together, we explore the investigation, the cultural context of 1960s Saskatoon, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt those touched by the case.

This is more than a story of a crime—it’s a story of memory, silence, and a community still searching for justice.

Edwin Fuhr and the 1974 Langenburg, Saskatchewan UFO Event

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Langenburg, SK - Sept 1974

Saskatchewan farmer named Edwin Fuhr claimed to have witnessed something extraordinary—five metallic, saucer-shaped objects hovering over his field. As he watched in stunned silence, the objects spun rapidly, emitted a grey vapor, and then shot off into the sky without making a sound. What remained were five mysterious circular imprints in the grass—physical evidence that even an RCMP investigation couldn’t explain.

Nearly 50 years later, the Langenburg UFO incident remains one of Canada’s most compelling unexplained encounters. What did Fuhr really see that September morning?

In this episode we are joined by Canadian UFO researcher and writer Chris Rutkowski to explore the sighting, the investigation, and the broader implications on UFO history.

Who is Elliot Chorny

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Part 1 - Why did she do THAT

Halifax, NS - Feb 2025

When a six-year-old boy was stabbed in a random attack in downtown Halifax, shock and outrage followed. But as details emerged, a deeper, more troubling story came to light—one of untreated mental illness, missed warnings, and a system that seemed unable to prevent this tragedy.

In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne examine the case of Elliott Chorny (the 19 year old perpetrator) via publicly available documents, media reports, and Chorny’s own online writings. The resulting discussion reveal’s Chorny’s lifelong struggle with mental illness, her warnings of impending violence, and the many red flags that went unanswered.

Was this tragedy preventable? Did the system fail Elliott, her family, and most of all the young victim?

Part 2 - a Mother’s Account of a Preventable Tragedy

In this episode, Andrea Hancock shares the story of her daughter, Elliott Chorny—a young woman whose battle with mental illness, missed warnings, and a failing system led to an unthinkable tragedy.

Andrea reflects on the years of seeking help, the signs that something was dangerously wrong, and her gratitude toward the family of the young victim.

the Disappearance of Joanne Pedersen (1983 Chilliwack, BC)

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Chilliwack, BC - 1983

When 10-year-old Jo-Anne Pedersen became locked out of her house during a prank being played by her sister, she walked to a nearby convenience store to call her mom. The call ended abruptly after a mysterious man came on the line. When Joanne’s mom arrived, her daughter was no where in sight… and over four decades later the search continues.

In this episode, Jordan Bonaparte and Madelayne Klein discuss Jo-Anne’s disappearance, the investigation, and the lingering questions that remain after 40 years.

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the Disappearance of Lyndon Fuller (Berwick, NS 1988)

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Berwick, Nova Scotia, 1988

22 year old Lyndon Fuller appeared to have everything going for him. Employed, active in his community, and an all around good guy. But in late 1988 it became clear that Lyndon was struggling beneath the surface.

After noticing signs of increasing depression, Lyndon’s family encouraged him to seek help, resulting in a stay at the Western Kings Memorial Hospital… but things would only get worse.

Just two days after being admitted, barefoot and wearing only hospital pajamas Lyndon Fuller was last seen jumping out of the window in his third-story room.

In this episode, we explore one of Nova Scotia’s most enduring cold cases—-The Disappearance of Lyndon Fuller

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