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Long before Canada wore a crown or stitched a flag, it built its bones on beaver pelts, burned land, and brutal systems of control. In this episode, we take a dark descent into the legacy of the Hudson’s Bay Company—an empire cloaked in trade but soaked in blood. Behind the crisp blankets and quaint trading posts lies a centuries-long campaign of expansion, extraction, and erasure.

But the story doesn’t end in the past.

In our Current Case segment, we turn to the Wet’suwet’en Nation’s ongoing resistance to the Coastal GasLink pipeline, a modern flashpoint in the long war between Indigenous sovereignty and settler profit. As RCMP raids continue and hereditary chiefs assert their rights, we ask: how much has really changed since the days of fur and fire?

Gidimt’en Checkpoint

The Gidimt’en Checkpoint is a frontline reoccupation site established by the Gidimt’en clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation to uphold Indigenous law and protect their unceded territory from unauthorized industrial development, including the Coastal GasLink pipeline. The checkpoint serves as a physical assertion of Wet’suwet’en sovereignty and a hub for resistance and solidarity.

Unist’ot’en Camp

Founded in 2010 by members of the Unist’ot’en (Dark House) of the Wet’suwet’en Nation, the Unist’ot’en Camp is a healing center and homestead located on unceded territory. It stands as a living example of Indigenous resurgence, providing a space for cultural revitalization, healing, and the assertion of Indigenous rights and title.

Indigenous Climate Action

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is an Indigenous-led organization that empowers Indigenous communities to take action on climate change. Guided by Indigenous knowledge and values, ICA focuses on climate justice, policy advocacy, and community-based solutions to address the climate crisis and uphold Indigenous rights.

🎧 Listen now—because the ghosts of empire still walk among us.

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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Something strange is stalking the Alberta prairies…

In this eerie installment of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda Joy investigates a chilling series of unexplained cattle mutilations that plagued rural Alberta. With surgically precise wounds, missing organs, and no trace of predators or footprints, these cases left farmers terrified and authorities baffled.

Are we dealing with a government cover-up? Cult activity? Visitors from beyond? Or something even stranger?

Join Amanda as she interviews witnesses, examines historical reports, and follows the trail of blood and mystery through the windswept plains of Canada.

Because sometimes… the path to the truth leads somewhere darker.

Edited by Kyle McDonnell

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Behind the glint of gold lies a trail of shadows.

In this powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on how Canadian mining companies operate far beyond our borders—and far beyond accountability. From the deadly clashes in Tanzania’s North Mara mine to poisoned rivers in Papua New Guinea, we trace the cost of profit-driven extraction: displacement, violence, and the erasure of entire ways of life.

We explore how Canada’s global mining dominance is propped up not just by corporations, but by a government that offers funding, silence, and diplomatic cover. What happens when human rights are sacrificed in the name of economic gain—and why aren’t more Canadians talking about it?

With stories of resistance from affected communities, the voices of advocates demanding justice, and a Creep of the Week who profited from it all, this episode forces us to ask:
💰 Who really pays the price for Canadian prosperity?

🔍 MiningWatch Canada

A leading watchdog organization monitoring the global activities of Canadian mining companies. MiningWatch collaborates directly with communities impacted by mining to fight for environmental protection and human rights.
🔗 miningwatch.ca

⚖️ Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA)

A coalition of Canadian civil society organizations working to end corporate abuse abroad. CNCA pushes for stronger laws and policies to hold Canadian companies accountable for their global operations.
🔗 cnca-rcrce.ca

📚 Yves Engler

A Montréal-based activist and author of Canada in Africa: 300 Years of Aid and Exploitation, Yves Engler critically investigates Canada’s foreign policy and its entanglement in corporate-driven human rights abuses.
🔗 yvesengler.com

🎸 Wanna hear Kyle get creepy and catchy? Check out his band The Feverish Lemons—serving up twisted tunes with a tangy bite. 🍋
🔗 feverishlemons.com

🗳️ Want to see who voted Yay or Nay?
Check the official House of Commons record for Vote 111 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) right here:
🔗 https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/votes/40/3/111

This vote was a key moment—see where your MP stood.

🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!

📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.
👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email mel@darkroomphotography.ca

🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.
👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!

Edited by Kyle McDonnell