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Nighttime

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscastwww.nighttimepodcast.com
Nighttime explores Canada's most fascinating stories. Join host Jordan Bonaparte for Canadian true crime, mysteries, and the weird.
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Episodes

the Buffalo Narrows Axe Murders (1969, Saskatchewan)

This episode is going to take us to the community of Buffalo Narrows in Saskatchewan. On a cold night in January of 1969, 19 year old Fred McCallum entered the Pederson family home as they slept. By the time he leaves he is covered in blood, carrying a large axe, and unsure of exactly what he did to the Pederson family. In this episode, I’m by Canadian crime content creator Madelayne Klein to explore the Buffalo Narrows Axe Murders Episode Links: Madelayne Kleins video: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Mar 12, 20231 hr 20 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - March 5th, 2023 - Cornerbrook's hottest man gets ugly, a snowy standoff at Tim Hortons, grandmothers fight back, and another deer attack

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts; serve as judges in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland’s ugly hottest man pagent discuss a snowy standoff at a Tim Hortons in Hamilton, Ontario rally grandmothers to fight back against scammers watch on helplessly as yet another shot is fired in the Canadian animal resistance Series Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-ca...

Mar 09, 202356 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Feb 26, 2023 - a birthday party, a fired cop, gift cards, and a collection of dumb Canadian criminals

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In tonight's episode, which was recorded on the evening of Feb 26th, 2023... Aaron and I put on our toque's and walk out into the cold weird Canadian wind. We accept an invitation to a 111 year old's birthday party, we talk about a cop who lost his job, gift cards, and we breakdown a collection of the weirdest Canadian crimes last week had to offer. Links: Keep Canada Weir...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 8 min

the Case of Dr. John Schneeberger (Saskatchewan Rapist)

This story revolves around a rape allegation directed at a respected physician. On Halloween night 1992, a 23 year old woman went to the Kipling Memorial Hospital in Kipling, Saskatchewan facing a mental health crisis. The physician on duty, Dr. John Schneeberger would handle her care. The care he provides involved drugging her, raping her, and going to unimaginable lengths to hide his crime. So let that description be a trigger warning. In this episode, I’m joined by Canadian crime content crea...

Feb 26, 20231 hr 14 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Feb 19, 2023 - attack on Indigo/Chapters, Toronto's podcast police, distraction theft, HORROR IN GUELPH

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In tonight's episode, which was recorded on the evening of Feb 19th, 2023... Aaron and I foolishly stumble into the path of oncoming weird Canadian news. We discuss the attack on Indigo, Toronto's podcasting police force, distraction theft, and HORROR IN GUELPH Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Di...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 14 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 5 - the Van Wyck's lawyer James Giacomantonio

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 19, 202339 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 4 - Tom Martin's investigation

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 15 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 3 - Brandy's awful neighbour

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 202359 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 2 - Sia's dad Erik

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 21 min

Justice for Sia Van Wyck - 1 - Sia’s mom Effie

In this multi-part series the death of Sia Van Wyck is explored. On July 19th of 2017, seven year old Sia Van Wyck was killed by a man driving a combine tractor while playing in a field in rural Nova Scotia. An RCMP investigation deemed the death a tragic accident that was not criminal in nature however her family, her supporters, and their respected private investigator believe the investigation was fundamentally flawed from the start and had it been handled properly things may have likely turn...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 15 min

the Pickering Lost Boys are MISSING IN CANADA (last seen March 17, 1995 in Pickering, ON)

This story takes us to Pickering, Ontario During the early morning hours of March 17th, 1995 a group of six teenagers leave a house party in the area with plans to "goof around" at a nearby marina. Security cameras at the Marina show three of the boys enter the area just prior to 2am. They, nor the other three boys they left the party with, have ever been seen again. The only evidence suggesting their possible whereabouts was two reports of stolen watercraft. In this episode of Nighttime, I've i...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 18 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Feb 12, 2023 - tobogganing, Netflix account sharing, another moose attack, and the REDEMPTION of Aaron Airport

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, which was recorded on Feb 12th, 2023, your hosts tackle the stories refreshed and renewed. We discuss the future of tobogganing in Canada, Netflix password sharing, another moose attack, and the REDEMPTION of Handsome Aaron Airport. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Gro...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 7 min

The Death of Andrew Gnazdowsky - 3 - a trial, an inpending verdict, and demands for change

Then 26 year old civil engineer Andrew Gnazdowsky and a co-worker were on site completing a survey of a Nova Scotia Power dam near Sheet Harbour in October of 2020. When a technology failure disrupted their work, Andrew made the fateful decision to enter the water and collect the failed equipment. Moments later, Andrew would briefly yell for help before ultimately disappearing below the still water. In the year since Andrew's tragic death, the Gnazdowsky's have been steadfast in their belief tha...

Feb 10, 202339 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Feb 5, 2023 - the trial of Aaron Airport, car vs. mall, groundhog and frozen pizza death, and a Canadian legend speaks

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, which was recorded on Feb 5th, 2023, your hosts find themselves at a bit of a crossroads… is this the end of Keep Canada Weird? We sit in on the trial of Aaron Airport, we keep score in a battle between a car and a mall, we mourn the death of a ground hog, and a Canadian legend speaks. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-...

Feb 08, 20231 hr 18 min

More Chaos on the Toronto Public Transit System (TTC)

This episode takes us back the city of Toronto, Ontario In a recent episode, the show highlighted a collection of recent random murders that occurred on the city's public transit system. In the weeks since the release of that episode, Toronto's public transit system has been in the news daily due to a seemingly endless series of violent events. In this episode of Nighttime, I've invited Canadian crime content creator Madelayne Klein to help us all get caught up on the recent chaos that has been ...

Feb 05, 20231 hr 9 min

Random Murder on the Toronto Public Transit System (TTC)

This episode takes us to the city of Toronto, Ontario More specifically it take us onto the many trains, buses and street cars that rumble their way around it. The TTC, or the Toronto Transit Commission, is the public transit system that services Toronto's diverse population. Using a mix of subways, buses, and street cars the TTC is Canada's largest public transit system. With nearly 2 million riders a day, the TTC serves as the setting for many of life’s events; babies born onboard, the first m...

Feb 04, 20231 hr 27 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Jan 29, 2023 - Ninja vs. cookie factory, the second largest hockey stick?, and what are the deer/moose up to in Saskatchewan?

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, which was recorded on the evening of January 29th, 2023, your hosts find themselves up to their necks in Canadian weirdness We have the story of a Ninja who attacked a cookie factory in Ontario, we share an update on the world's largest hockey stick which for now resides in Duncan British Columbia, and then we ask the question "what are the deer and moose ...

Feb 01, 202356 min

the Jack Family is Missing in Canada (last seen August 2, 1989 in Prince George, BC)

This episode takes us to Prince George, British Columbia. On the evening of August 1, 1989 Ronnie and Doreen Jack went to their neighbourhood pub looking for a bite to eat and a few drinks. Instead, they found a mystery man with an enticing job offer that would forever change their lives and the lives of everyone who loved them. Ronnie would do logging, Doreen could help in the kitchen, and their two kids would be taken care of at the remote camps daycare facility. Transportation wouldn't be a p...

Jan 29, 20231 hr 9 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Jan 22, 2023 - your ex-cockroach, baby shark, time theft, AI essays, and Canada's worst McDonalds

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts get in over their heads. It’s been a weird week! We have the new alcohol consumption guidelines, baby shark, naming cockroaches after people, time theft, A.I. powered essays, and some welcome news about Canada's WORST Mcdonalds. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussi...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 4 min

the Murder of Serena McKay

This story takes us to Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba. In April of 2017 this community of about 3000 people would provide the setting for an event watched around the world. Specifically, watched by those seeking videos of gore, death, and humanity’s darkest moments. Then 19 year old Serena McKay's life would end as the result of a vicious, violent, and merciless attack committed by two young women, with some of the most brutal moments being live streamed to facebook... and from there shared a...

Jan 22, 20231 hr 13 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Jan 15, 2023 - goats, cows, a heroin store, and the Avatar guy

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode we discuss some fainting goats that have been running errands in BC, we share the latest updates to the cow siege in Quebec, we question the logic of the heroin store being opened in Vancouver, and we take a peek at Edmonton's Avatar guy. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussio...

Jan 19, 202359 min

Kenley Matheson is Missing in Canada (last seen September 21, 1992 in Wolfville, NS)

In this episode, our story will take us to the quite town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In September of 1992, then 20 year old Cape Bretoner, Kenley Matheson arrived in Wolfville to begin classes at Acadia University. Only two weeks into the school year, he was last seen by a friend walking on Main Street in Wolfville carrying a red and black backpack. There has not been any proof of life, or credible sightings of him since. In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be joined by Canadian crime content cre...

Jan 15, 20231 hr 15 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Jan 8, 2023 - the butter tart bandit, bad birds, funeral homes, and weird Tim Horton customer requests

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, We join the hunt for the Butter tart Bandit of Windsor, Ontario, investigate two stories of bad birds, question the point of putting the fun in funeral, and weight in on some of Tim Horton's weirdest customer requests. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://ww...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 9 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Jan 1, 2023 - Canada's 2022 in review (according to Google, Tim Hortons and P#@n Hub)

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, our New Year’s Day special, your hosts discuss Canada's 2022 Google search trends, a collection of unnecessary 911 calls, Tim Horton's 2022 statistics, and an analysis of what pornography Canadians preferred this year. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://ww...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 21 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Dec 18, 2022 - porch pirate bait, a Lego tree, the nutcracker lady, and TONS of Santa

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, a Christmas special, your hosts discuss porch pirate baiting, a Lego tree, the nutcracker lady, and TONS of Santa. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Send a weird news tip: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Pr...

Dec 22, 202259 min

Mekayla Bali is Still Missing in Canada (last seen April 12, 2016 in Yorkton, Sask)

On April 12th, 2016 something was happening in 16 year old Mekayla Bali's life, but that's about all we know for sure. She did get dropped off at school, but she didn't attend classes. Instead she walked a twisted route around town, making a series of puzzling stops along the way, each one piling mystery upon mystery until mid afternoon when her trail simply ends. Now, six years later her loved ones are still attempting to follow the clues left behind in hopes they lead to Mekayla. Long time lis...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 28 min

Where is Mekayla Bali?

April 12, 2016, 16 year old Mekayla Bali failed to meet her ride home from her Yorkton, SK high school. It was then discovered Mekayla never attended classes that day, despite having been dropped off at the school earlier that morning. Over a year later, Mekayla has yet to be located and her family knows little more than they did that day. Investigators were able to build a timeline of her unusual activities that day, but the information contained only creates more questions... most notably wher...

Dec 18, 20221 hr 2 min

Chris Metallic is Missing in Canada (last seen Nov 25, 2012 in Sackville, New Brunswick)

In the early morning hours of November 25, 2012, 3rd year Mount Allison student Chris Metallic ended a night of partying with friends. A belly full of alcohol played a part in his decision to leave the party, and certainly played a part in him leaving his shoes and wallet behind… that was going to be a problem to solve the next morning. Wearing borrowed sandals Chris just wanted to go home and sleep it off. Over 10 years later.. Chris still hasn't arrived home and the trail he left behind doesn'...

Dec 16, 202256 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Dec 11, 2022 - Newfoundland’s bologna parade, Quebec’s cow siege, a bad dog and a bad bear

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, your hosts discuss a bad dog, a bad bear, a quebec town under siege, and a bologna parade in Newfoundland. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Send a weird news tip: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Provide fe...

Dec 15, 202257 min

KEEP CANADA WEIRD - Dec 4, 2022 - a working dog, a healer/dealer, a bad Santa, and a phone

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode, your hosts further considers the man found dead in Moncton, learn of a working dog, Toronto's healer dealer, a bad Santa, and a phone. Links: Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Send a weird news tip: https://www.nighttimepo...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 4 min
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