KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 209 - 2026/04/17 - Sausage, Oiled Pigeons, Spiderman, Pooping in Yarmouth

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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;

  • a sausage reward related to a sausage heist

  • Sudbury’s oiled pigeons

  • Spiderman’s heel turn

  • Upcoming changes to pooping and peeing in Yarmouth, NS

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The Baldoon Mystery | 1800s Haunting in Ontario

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In the early 1800s, a quiet farming family in southwestern Ontario found themselves targeted by one of Canada’s most bizarre hauntings.

It started subtly, with unexplained noises and objects moving on their own, but the disturbances quickly escalated into something far more violent, destructive, and unusual.

Desperate for answers, the McDonald family turned to religion, paranormal investigators, and eventually to a young girl said to possess second sight for a solution.

Was the Baldoon Mystery the work of a poltergeist? a curse? a gifted storyteller? Or something else entirely?… that’s a debate has been raging on for nearly 200 years.

Episode Links:

The Baldoon Mystery | Modern Translation (originally published 1870 by Neil McDonald) - https://thecanadiangothic.com/shorts/baldoon-mystery-modern-translation

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 208 - 2026/04/10 - a birthday, Limpy the bear, Canada's Wonderland, Pokemon Cards

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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;

  • a birthday party at a British Columbia recycling depot

  • Limpy the aging black bear of Nova Scotia

  • Canada’s Wonderland declares war on puberty

  • Pokemon Card CHAOS

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the Disappearance of Deeanna Erickson (Last Seen June 6, 2025 | Calgary, AB)

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UPDATE: Calgary police have confirmed that Deeanna’s remains were discovered on April 16, 2026, and have stated that her death is not considered criminal in nature. Our thoughts are with Shelby and all of Deeanna’s loved ones during this difficult time.

When Deeanna Erickson boarded a bus in Calgary on the night of June 6, 2025, something went wrong.

Surveillance footage shows the 31 year old visibly distressed, crying and rocking back and forth, before suddenly stepping off in the Walden area, more than 10 kilometres from her home.

She hasn’t been seen since.

In this episode, we are joined by Deeanna’s sister, Shelby Erickson, who shares the story of that night, the search that followed, and the ongoing fight to find answers.

Episode Links:

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 207 - 2026/04/03 - Spicy novels, big mac sauce bags, banning dogs, and hockey Chaos

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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 far too large collection of spicy novels in Windsor, ON

  • The Big Mac Sauce Bag Mystery

  • Hockey chaos in Newfoundland

  • The Montreal mall that DARED ban dogs

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The 2025 Canadian UFO Survey (with Chris Rutkowski)

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In 2025, more 1052 UFO sightings were reported across Canada, an average of one every eight hours.

In this episode, we are joined by Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski to break down the findings of the 2025 Canadian UFO Survey, an annual report that collects and analyzes sightings from civilians, researchers, and government sources to better understand what people are seeing in Canada’s sky.

The discussion unpacks the common characteristics such as colour and shape, where reports are coming from, when they are most commonly seen, why Nova Scotia stands out, notable cases, and how things like satellites, drones, and social media are changing what we think of as a UFO.

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 206 - 2026/03/27 - Sperm Donors, Romance Scammed Drug Mule, Border Crossing Cat, and Calgary

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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 court injunction to slow Quebec’s most prolific sperm donors

  • The alleged romance scam victim used as a drug mule

  • A cat who doesn’t show much respect to the Canadian / American border

  • An unusual stink in Calgary

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

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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)

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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

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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

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Encounters With Creeps - Volume 32

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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The Tumbler Ridge, BC Shooting

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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