Stay ConnectedThe Canadian Gothic uncovers Canada’s most mysterious, unusual, and fascinating stories.
The show dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters, and bizarre events using a blend of meticulous research, archival audio, interviews, and firsthand accounts.
Each episode, whether a standalone mystery or part of an ongoing series, offers a richly woven narrative that brings Canada’s most enigmatic cases to life.
Copyright: © 2022 Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast
The Great Amherst Mystery is a notorious case of poltergeist activity which centered around then 18 year old Esther Cox of Amherst, Nova Scotia between 1878 and 1879.
Thanks to the various news reports and writings that still exist from the time, The Great Amherst Mystery is often cited as being the world's best documented case of it's type.
In this episode, I will be joined by author and playwright Charlie Rhindress to share the almost unbelievable true story of Esther Cox and the Great Amherst Mystery.
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Halifax's Black Rock Beach is home to many dog walkers, bike riders, and picnic enthusiasts, but the site's history is far darker then those casually strolling through may realize.
A rock outcropping on Black Rock Beach was the site of one of Halifax's public gallows. Not only were many executed on the site, but their lifeless bodies were left hanging to serve as warning to incoming sailors.
In this episode, I am again joined by past Nighttime guest and local horror storyteller Steve Vernon who shares his story The Piecemeal Ghost of Black Rock Beach.
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While enjoying Montreal's night life with a close friend, 47 Year old hair stylist Pina Rizzi is invited to an after hours club by three men she had met earlier in the evening. Despite her friend declining, Pina agrees to go with them.
When Pina fails to return home the next day people were concerned, but the worry turns to panic when reports of a partially burned body is found in the area Pina had last been seen.
In this episode we are joined by journalist Christy Somos to discuss the 2009 murder of her aunt Pina Rizzi,
Guest:
Christy Somos - https://twitter.com/C_Somos
Trapped inside a murder trial - https://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/trapped-inside-a-murder-trial/Content?oid=7790378
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Since we've last heard from Nature boy, I've stayed up to date with his activities and I'm not at all surprised has had a very hectic few months.
In this "where are they now" episode, I'll share as much as I know about the recent activities in Natureboy's wild wild life.
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Sunray's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015694187962
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NatureboyTV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyK4e88TWxbgOcBW_F08AIg
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We've last heard from Sunray just after her release from the mental health hospital she was admitted to upon her return to Canada from Natureboy's tribe in Costa Rica. During that episode, she left off by sharing her goal to return to a natural life in the tropics as soon as possible.
In this "where are they now" style episode, Sunray will tell us about what she has been up to in the 6 months since we last spoke.
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In the prior episode "The Rise of Natureboy" we heard Natureboy describe the life he lived prior to his spiritual awakening as Bishop (a male model / stripper / salon owner).
In this follow up episode, we will continue the story and attempt to answer the question "Who is Natureboy… and how does an American model turned stripper end up leading a religious group in Costa Rica?"
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In the prior episode we heard from Sunray who described her decision to covertly leave Canada to join a Costa Rican based spiritual group. While her explanation provided a better perspective to view her role in this story, the questions I had surrounding the group's other prominent figure remained piled high.
Throughout the media's coverage of this event Natureboy was portrayed as a villainous cult leader who held control over a brainwashed Kayla, however I quickly realized he was far more complicated than that.
Over the course of two episodes, I will use excerpts of my conversation with Natureboy in attempt to answer the question I've been asking…
Who is Natureboy… and how does an American model turned stripper end up leading a religious group in Costa Rica?
In 'The Rise Of Natureboy', I will cover his life as Bishop, and end with his spiritual awakening as Natureboy. A follow up episode, 'Natureboy and his Etherians' will continue with his decision to leave the United States and lead up to the present day.
Links:
Sunray's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015694187962
Natureboy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Immortal.Natureboy
NatureboyTV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyK4e88TWxbgOcBW_F08AIg
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When 20 year old Newfoundland resident Kayla Reid went missing, it was suspected that she had traveled from her home in Corner brook to the province's capital city of St John's.
Two weeks later, when she turned up on Youtube using the name Sunray in a video filmed far from the rocky shores of Newfoundland, the story changed from a missing persons case into something much more unique.
In the days that followed, the media would facilitate a back and forth battle between the people calling for Kayla's return and the Costa Rican cult she now called her family.
In this episode, we will hear the timeline of this unique story and hear from Sunray who recently returned to Newfoundland.
Links:
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On a dark and stormy night, I joined local author/storyteller Steve Vernon on a tour of Halifax, Nova Scotia's most haunted locations.
In this Halloween special, I take you along for the ride with us to The Halifax Citadel, the old Spring Garden Road Library, Shirreff Hall, Halifax Club, and The Ashburn Golf Club.
As we stopped at the storied locations, Steve shared excerpts from his book 'Halifax Haunts'.
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It's 1967, seventeen year old Laurie Wickins and a car full of friends witnessed a series of lights travelling just above the tree line. While in clear view of the witnesses, the object appeared to descend sharply ultimately crashing into the dark waters of Shag Harbour.
When Laurie phoned the RCMP to report what he thought to be a downed aircraft, he was met with doubt, but when five similar reports quickly follow every RCMP officer in the area is dispatched to Shag Harbour’s shoreline.
As the RCMP officers arrive, joining the crowd of witnesses at the shoreline, one this was certain...there is something illuminated on the water and it appears to be sinking.
This event, commonly referred to as Canada's Roswell, Is considered by many as the most compelling UFO event in Canada...if not the world.
In this episode (recorded in front of a live audience at the Carleton in Halifax, NS) I am joined by Chris Styles, the civilian UFO investigator who’s work pulled this event out of complete obscurity and placed it instead alongside the worlds most compelling UFO events.
Links:
The Shag Harbour UFO Incident - Part 1 - The Event - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/shagharbour1
The Shag Harbour UFO Incident - Part 2 - Discussion with Generation Why - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/shagharbour2
Dark Object by Chris Styles and Don Ledger - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/99199/dark-object-by-don-ledger-and-chris-styles-edited-and-with-an-introduction-by-whitley-strieber/9780440236474
Impact to Contact by Chris Styles and Graham Simms - https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/impact-to-contact-the-shag/9780991980703-item.html
The Shag Harbour UFO Incident Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPbDa5D7IUE&t=86s
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