The Canadian Gothic

On July 16, 2026, 11-year-old Parker Wells disappeared from his day home in Calgary. Parker is autistic, neurodivergent and nonverbal, and operates more like a 2-3 year old.

His disappearance has prompted an enormous search involving police, firefighters, search-and-rescue teams and hundreds of volunteers. Surveillance footage has helped investigators trace some of Parker’s movements, but major questions remain about where he went and how he has remained missing despite such an extensive effort.

In this episode of Canadian Gothic, we will focus on what is currently known, what remains unclear and how the public can help find Parker Wells.

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

A McLegend in Regina Hangs Up the Golden Arches

Two Seniors Behaving Badly

A Community Coffee Cup Library in New Brunswick

Unexpected Road Work in Montreal

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In Encounters with CREEPS, Canadian Gothic listeners are invited to share their unsettling experiences with the many CREEPS lurking in everyday life.

In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne unpack the 34th volume of your Encounters with CREEPS.

This time we’ve got a CREEP in a bunny mask, a CREEP waiting to use the bathroom in Yorkshire, UK, a CREEP in the woods, and so much more.

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

Unannounced Fireworks That Upset Ottawa

Armed Pokemon Card Robbery in Montreal

Sand Castle Sabotage in BC

A Forest of License Plates on Cape Breton Island

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

In this episode your hosts discuss;

Winnipeg’s Senior Citizen Bank Robber

The Woman Filmed Sleeping While Driving a Tesla on the Trans Canada Highway

The North Bay Moose Who Fell in Two Pools

Victoria’s Kissing Tree

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