Canada Obscura

By Canada Obscura

Canada Obscura is a weekly podcast hosted by Canadian weirdos Mary and Shelley. This Canada-centric podcasts brings you the horrific, creepy, and mysterious aspects of the Great White North.... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Canada Obscura episodes:

January 28, 2019 Episode 33 - Sniffle Sniffle
We're back! Sorry for the missed week - your girls got snowed in. Also, it's flu season, y'all.
This week, Shelley tells us about the terrifying legend of the Cabbagetown Tunnel Monster (which looked like it was a monkey/ferret/salamander/human???). Mary shares with us the horrible actions of Montreal Priest Brian Boucher and the Church's response.
Strong trigger warnings for child sexual assault.
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51min
January 14, 2019 Episode 32 - Money Scam, Anyone?
Exploitation is never a good look, honey.
This week, Mary shares with us the natural (cough cough) and profitable talents of Medina, the Milton Psychic. Shelley tells us about Peter Demeter, who started with plotting to kill his wife and now holds the record of longest trial in Canadian history because this man just never seems to learn.
General warnings of murder and violence.
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51min
January 07, 2019 Episode 31 - Starting The Year Off With A Spicy One
This one's controversial, kids, so buckle up.
This week, Shelley tells us about the Vancouver Art Gallery, which is haunted by William Richard Hopkinson (or as Mary likes to refer to him, Willie Dicky) who was one hell of a xenophobic douchebag. Mary shares how Ivana Levkovic of Mississauga concealed a dead baby on her balcony, and the subsequent 6-year-long ridiculous court battle over legal technicalities after her superintendent discovered the body.
Heavy trigger warnings for discussions of miscarriage, abortion, stillbirths, racism, and murder.
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1h 2min
December 31, 2018 Episode 30 - Happy New Year! Time Is Meaningless.
HAPPY NEW YEAR KIDS!
We spend some time talking about how and why New Years' resolutions are Hot Garbage and why neither of us believe in them. Mary tells us about the haunted Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, which is very spooky and not at all boring. Shelley tells us about the horrific crimes (and ridiculous claims) of the Abbotsford Killer of BC.
Strong trigger warnings for: sexual assault, descriptions of murder, mental illnesses
Have a safe and fun New Years, and be kind to yourselves in 2019!
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1h 11min
December 24, 2018 Episode 29 - The Shelley Birth Special
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELLEY!
This week, we do things a little different in celebration of when Shelley was violently and horribly welcomed into life. Instead of our usual stories, Shelley breaks down some facets of forensics to give context to lots of the jargon used in courts, cases, and articles, as well as to why sometimes judges and lawyers do not get it right.
Oh, also, happy holidays!
Trigger warnings for blood, gore, decomposition, suicide, and murder discussions.
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1h 14min
December 17, 2018 Episode 28 - And Another Thing
This episode got carried away from us... numerous times, I am so sorry oh my god
This week, Shelley tells us about the secret catacombs lurking underneath the city of Kingston, Ontario, which is apparently the most haunted city in Canada? Mary tells us about an incredibly sad Christmas day murder-attempted suicide, as well as her frustrations with the judge complicit in this case.
Major trigger warnings for murder, attempted suicide, domestic violence, and potential child sexual abuse.
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58min
December 10, 2018 Episode 27 - SOHCAHTOA
[Horror flashbacks to grade 11 math]
In this week's episode, Mary tells us about the Salem Cemetery, describing personal anecdotes she has heard from her (probably high) friends. Shelley talks to us about three unsolved murders that may be connected to one person... who committed suicide before any investigations could go on.
Trigger warnings this episode for: rape, sexual assault, strangulation, murder.
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55min
December 03, 2018 Episode 26 - Tea Is One Hell Of A Drug!
In this episode, Shelley talks about the haunting of Lower Bay Station, and other ~mysterious and abandoned subway stations in Toronto (which...are only kind of mysterious and sometimes abandoned). Mary tells us about a wholesome family teatime that goes buckwild very quick. Lots of fun this episode.
Possible trigger warnings includes mention of nudity and (accidental) drug use. Kind of??
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50min
November 26, 2018 Episode 25 - Studenting, Adulting, Poltergeisting...
All the -ings!
This week, Mary tells us about the good ol' reliable ghosts that haunt The Jester's Court Restaurant in Port Perry, which is apparently like. The most flammable town on Earth. Shelley brings to us the harrowing (albeit hilarious) tale of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. One hell of a tale, eh?
No trigger warnings this week! Who knew a day like this would ever come?
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54min
November 20, 2018 Episode 24 - Thwooooop
Noises! Sound effects!!
In this week's episode, Shelley tells us about the awful and devastating Frank Slide, and its subsequent paranormal hauntings. Mary tells us about a horrific domestic abuse murder that happened right up the road from her. It's an otherwise decent area, we swear.
Warnings this episode for discussions of domestic disputes, death, trauma, and possible abuse.
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59min

FAQs about Canada Obscura:

How many episodes does Canada Obscura have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.