The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto became a safe space for discussions about Sasquatch and other cryptids during a three-day conference that also served as the backdrop for a new documentary on healing through Bigfoot. Indigenous artist Judy Sackaney (Wachi Medowin) returned to 16 Spadina Road from May 30 to […]
Author: Brian Baker
Turning the cards: tarot sheds stigma — tool for healing, reflection and self-discovery
Tarot card reader and artist Monica Bodirsky sits on a stone bench in Toronto’s Cedarvale Park, flipping a card and placing it upright on a cloth adorned with moon phases and bats. The rings on her fingers shimmer as sunlight filters through rainclouds and the park’s canopy. Across from her […]
Holocene Park? Why ‘de-extinction’ dreams could lead to real-world consequences
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should.” — Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park Amidst the Christian nationalist-tinged chaos in the United States, Dallas lab denizens from Colossal Biosciences have decided to “de-extinct” a carnivore that died out […]
Kamloops investigator launches Ghost Gear Store with focus on affordability
A paranormal investigator needs a healthy dose of curiosity to stay immersed in their work. And securing simpler, more accessible equipment is something every investigator craves. That’s exactly what seasoned researcher turned entrepreneur Pete Renn had in mind when he set out to take his Ghost Gear store to the […]
Matthew Finlan, Luke Hutchie take their ‘Ghosting’ to a national level
Actors and friends Matthew Finlan and Luke Hutchie are taking their show Ghosting national. The hosts of CBC Gem’s paranormal investigation series are gearing up for the premiere of Season Two, featuring their own call to The Ghost Files, hosted by former BuzzFeed personalities Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. “Yep, […]
PPRI team bridges gap between science and supernatural in Amherst
Paranormal Phenomena Research and Investigation (PPRI) aims to bridge the gap between science and the supernatural for Amherst, Nova Scotia, residents. The team is hosting Exploring the Unknown: Psychiatry & Paranormal, Mediumship, and Real Cases on February 22 at the Travelodge by Wyndham, featuring guest lecturers Jodi Russell, Dr. Craig […]
BC investigator explores Paranormal Theories with new podcast
When one door closes, another one opens — and that’s not just poltergeist activity. For Kamloops native and investigator Jason Hewlett, an open door has led to a new podcast exploring the paranormal origin stories of fellow explorers of the uncanny and the theories behind them. Paranormal Theories will delve […]
Nova Scotian UAP report by NAV Canada has investigators buzzing
Mysterious lights over the Atlantic Ocean have reignited Canada’s long-standing intrigue with UAPs. On December 13, 2024, multiple aircraft reported witnessing unusual aerial activity — “strange lights in the night sky” — about 60 kilometres off the coast of Canso, Nova Scotia. The event was striking enough that NAV Canada […]
St. Louis Ghost Light: A phenomenon rooted in Saskatchewan’s culture
In the pitch-black prairie nights near St. Louis, Saskatchewan, an eerie glow might catch your eye. North of the village, on a private farm, lies the scar of an old railway line—a stark reminder of how essential railways were to the development of Saskatchewan and Canada at large. It also […]
Are we living in a simulation? What we can learn from the Philip Experiment
Warning: The following editorial is packed with pop culture references. Viewer discretion is advised. The world is what we make of it. It’s one of those lines that toxic-positivity enthusiasts love to spew into the aether. No matter how bad things get, they preach, we should “Always look on the […]