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Once upon a time, I loved Tim Horton's. I drank their coffee and I ate their fresh baked goods, but those days are gone. The love affair is long over. To put it bluntly, I think they suck now. What puzzles me, is that it wasn't always this way and that's why I'm left with burning questions...  When did they lose their way, why did they lose their way, and will they ever get back the magic they used to have?  It wasn't until I happened upon a piece of investigative journalism in a MacLean's magazine that the full picture of this betrayal became apparent. The piece was titled "How Tim Horton's lost it's way" and as I read it the veil of marketing that had obscured the slow decline of Tim Horton’s was forcefully pulled away and Canada's dirty secret was exposed.   Some of the points raised in that article will be discussed and expanded upon in this episode as in this episode, I'm joined by author and journalist Corey Mintz.  Our topic is the DECLINE of Tim Hortons.  Links referenced in the episode: Corey Mintz o

In this episode, we are going to come face to face with one of most prosecuted people in Nova Scotia's storied history. Our guest is a criminal so hardened that when I asked him for an estimate on the length of his rap sheet, he simply drew a blank and giggled. But, that's probably for the better as listing the charges this man has faced would be about as interesting, and as exhausting, as reading through the Canadian Criminal Code. But, as you will soon learn, there is much more to it. when the layers of legalese are peeled back this isn't the story of a career criminal. It's the story of a man who simply wanted to hang around at tim horton's parking lot drinking coffee with his friends. The problems started when he lost his license and bought of horse as a way to get around town. If this man on horseback was a can of gasoline... the match that ignited it would be his dispute with the management of his small town Tim Horton. After several instances of his horse answering the call of nature on their property.

In this 'Nighttime Classic' episode, Randy and I revisit the 2017 episode covering strange stories set in Tim Hortons restaurants.  Episode Summary Tim Hortons Coffee Shop undoubtedly plays a role in the lives of many Canadians. That said, Canadians can be strange and Tim Hortons can be a strange place. This episode sets out to prove it. This episode compiles a collection of stranger than fiction true stories that have taken place in our beloved Timmies. Links: Premium Feed: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com Premium Feed: https://www.patreon.com/Nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are going to be joined by one of the more colourful characters to ever grace Canada's music charts.  Our guest is as well known for his awe-inspiring talents on the fiddle as he is for the strange stories and controversy scattered throughout his 30 year career. If you followed Canadian music in the 90s, you know Ashley Macisaac.  His 1995 album 'Hi how are you today' went double platinum and in the process helped bring about a sort of renaissance for the fiddle and Celtic music.  This episode however won't be about Ashley Macissac's impact on popular music and it won't be about his various public relations missteps that shocked and appalled many of his more traditional fans.  Ashley MacIsaac is joining me here on Nighttime to speak publicly for the first time about something very personal and very important to him.  UFOs are, and have been, a part of his life since childhood.  Buckle up and get ready for a bumpy ride through the strange world of Ashley MacIsaac.  Links: Nightcap post show

According to him, the story starts in the 1970s when two extraterrestrials entered his home through his television set and took him aboard their spacecraft. While on board, he claims to have been taught engineering concepts unknown to mankind.  From that point on, David Hamel would dedicate nearly every cent and every moment he had trying to build a flying saucer with hopes of one day travelling to their planet.  So... yeah.. this is a weird one.  In tonight's episode we will be joined by Dr. Matthew Hayes who directed a film about this story 'the Granite Man of Gilmour'  Our topic is David Hamel and his Granite Saucer.  Links: Watch ‘the Granite Man of Gilmour’: https://vimeo.com/349086573 Contact Dr. Hayes: https://www.theonlymatthewhayes.com/contact Matthew Hayes Twitter: https://twitter.com/freefoodfilms Join the UFOs Above Canada Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ufosabovecanada Report a Canadian UFO Sighting: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/report-a-canadian-ufo-sighting Credits: Musica

This story centers around a famous professional wrestling entertainer, who in 2007 while at the peak of his career, brutally murdered his wife and young son. Why he did it, and what led to this tragedy, has remained the source of speculation. Then, how this was handled by his employer, WWE, is a story all in it’s own. We are going to get into all of it. In this episode of Nighttime we are joined by my good friend (and a life long wrestling fan) Aaron Corbett. Our topic is the rise and fall of the Canadian Crippler, Chris Benoit. Credits: Musical Theme: Rain on the Side by Paragon Cause Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nighttimepod Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com Premium Feed: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Premium Feed: https://www.patreon.com/Nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

Wyses Corner, Nova Scotia, 2015 The story we are going to hear involves a raging house fire, 3 deaths, a dramatic police take down, and successful use of the controversial NCR or not criminally responsible legal defense.  The unfortunate stars in this tragedy are the Hennigars, who have felt cornered by Canada's treatment of its mentally ill long before members of their family began to die. In this episode. We are joined by Chandler Hennigar and our topic, is his brother, Codey Hennigar. Links: Contact the Canadian Prime Minister Credits: Musical Theme: Shallow Grave by Disappear Forever Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Outro Recommendation: Dog Day Premium Feed: https://www.patreon.com/Nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

24 year old Cortney Lake was last seen the evening of June 7, 2017 in the area of her Mount Pearl, NL home. At the time of her disappearance, Cortney’s life was in a state somewhere between transition and turmoil. An ex boyfriend had just been released from prison for a series of crimes against her, whereas another ex, the father of her young son, was pressuring her to rekindle the romantic relationship the pair ended years prior. When her whereabouts were unaccounted for, suspicions were directed towards both of these me as well as her current boyfriend. The story that will unfold will be remembered as one of Newfoundland’s darkest crimes. In this episode of Nighttime, I will be using excerpts from a long form interview with Cortney’s mom Lisa Lake. Our topic is the disappearance and murder of Cortney Lake Links referenced in the episode: Help Us Find Cortney! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/906917102783130/ Local news coverage archive (NTV): http://ntv.ca/tag/cortney-lake/ Jason Pike

24 year old Cortney Lake was last seen the evening of June 7, 2017 in the area of her Mount Pearl, NL home. At the time of her disappearance, Cortney’s life was in a state somewhere between transition and turmoil. An ex boyfriend had just been released from prison for a series of crimes against her, whereas another ex, the father of her young son, was pressuring her to rekindle the romantic relationship the pair ended years prior. When her whereabouts were unaccounted for, suspicions were directed towards both of these me as well as her current boyfriend. The story that will unfold will be remembered as one of Newfoundland’s darkest crimes. In this episode of Nighttime, I will be using excerpts from a long form interview with Cortney’s mom Lisa Lake. Our topic is the disappearance and murder of Cortney Lake Links referenced in the episode: Help Us Find Cortney! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/906917102783130/ Local news coverage archive (NTV): http://ntv.ca/tag/cortney-lake/ Jason Pike

At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis. On the morning of January 10th, 2020 Holly phoned her parents in Calgary to request help returning home. During the call Holly would share the frightening, yet vague, details of a traumatic experience that led her to spending the prior night running for her life from either a real or imagined threat. It was obvious she needed help but shortly before her father arrived, she walked out of her apartment and into the cold air and pouring rain. In this episode of Nighttime we will again be joined by her past employer, and leader of the search team, Elle to discuss what we’ve learned in the months since Holly’s remains were found. Links referenced in the episode: Holly Clark Search Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477332942595668/  Holly Clark’s Bandcamp: https://hollyclark.ba

At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis.  On the morning of January 10th, 2020 Holly phoned her parents in Calgary to request help returning home. During the call Holly would share the frightening, yet vague, details of a traumatic experience that led her to spending the prior night running for her life from either a real or imagined threat.  It was obvious she needed help but shortly before her father arrived, she walked out of her apartment and into the cold air and pouring rain.  In this episode of Nighttime we will again be joined by her father Dave and employer Elle to discuss the heartbreaking update to this case. Links referenced in the episode: Holly Clark Search Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477332942595668/  Holly Clark’s Bandcamp: https://hollyclark.bandcamp.com/ Holly Clark Obituary: https://www.

At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis.  On the morning of January 10th, 2020 Holly phoned her parents in Calgary to request help returning home. During the call Holly would share the frightening, yet vague, details of a traumatic experience that led her to spending the prior night running for her life from either a real or imagined threat.  It was obvious she needed help but shortly before her father arrived, she walked out of her apartment and into the cold air and pouring rain.  In this episode of Nighttime we will be joined by journalist Tyler Hooper for a discussion centering on the striking similarities between Holly Clark’s story and that of Emma Fillipoff’s.  Links referenced in the episode: Holly Clark Search Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477332942595668/  Holly Clark Search Go Fund Me: https

At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis.  On the morning of January 10th, 2020 Holly phoned her parents in Calgary to request help returning home. During the call Holly would share the frightening, yet vague, details of a traumatic experience that led her to spending the prior night running for her life from either a real or imagined threat.  It was obvious she needed help but shortly before her father arrived, she walked out of her apartment and into the cold air and pouring rain.  In this episode of Nighttime we will be joined by Elle, the volunteer who has both a central role and a mission as a member of the Holly Clark search team.   Links referenced in the episode: Holly Clark Search Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477332942595668/  Holly Clark Search Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-hol

At the time of her disappearance, 27 year old Holly Clark was pursuing her dream to be a professional musician in Hamilton, Ontario. However suddenly, and with little warning, she seemed to find herself on the brink of crisis.  On the morning of January 10th, 2020 Holly phoned her parents in Calgary and pleaded for help returning home. During the call Holly would share the frightening, yet vague details of a traumatic experience that led to her spending the prior night running for her life from either a real or imagined threat.  It was obvious she needed helpbut shortly before her father arrived, she walked out of her apartment and into the cold air and pouring rain.  In this episode of Nighttime we will be joined by her father Dave Clark for a conversation surrounding the disappearance of his daughter Holly Clark.  Links referenced in the episode: Holly Clark Search Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477332942595668/  Holly Clark Search Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-holly-h

Taylor Mitchell was a singer and songwriter from Toronto. After the encouraging reviews of her debut album ‘For Your Consideration’ Taylor was seen as an up and coming star. In October of 2009, Taylor embarked on a tour of Eastern Canada to promote her album. Tragically, the tour and Taylor’s life would be cut short as a result of a horrific event on a popular hiking trail on Cape Breton Island, NS. In this episode of Nighttime, our story is the life and tragic death of Taylor Mitchell. Links referenced in the episode: Taylor Mitchell Legacy Trust - http://www.taylormitchell.ca/ Killed by Coyotes? documentary - https://youtu.be/1YavHS15Qzs Taylor Mitchell Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Mitchell The American Tourist’s photo Credits: Musical Theme: Rain on the Side by Paragon Cause https://www.paragoncause.com/ Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightti

After spending a Friday night out with a friend, 22 year old Tess Richey failed to return home. The out of character disappearance would lead to nation wide news coverage, and serve as the opening scenes for one of Canada’s most heartbreaking series of events. In this episode of Nighttime we are joined by Tess’ sister Varina Richey, who will share an inside look at a family living through every families worst nightmare. Our story is the murder of Tess Richey Links referenced in the episode: Varina Richey on twitter - https://twitter.com/theonlyvarina Tess Richey Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYz9wIOfoZM Tess Richey wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tess_Richey Credits: Musical Theme: Shadowpasser by Vox Somnia https://soundcloud.com/voxsomnia Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Email: NightTimePodcast@gmail.com

After spending a Friday night out with a friend, 22 year old Tess Richey failed to return home. The out of character disappearance would lead to nation wide news coverage, and serve as the opening scenes for one of Canada’s most heartbreaking series of events. In this episode of Nighttime we are joined by Caryn Lieberman, the Toronto based Global News journalist, who has been reporting on Tess’ heartbreaking story beginning with her disappearance and up to the trial against the man accused of murdering her. Our story is the murder of Tess Richey Links referenced in the episode: Caryn Lieberman - https://twitter.com/caryn_lieberman Tess Richey Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYz9wIOfoZM Tess Richey wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tess_Richey Credits: Musical Theme: Shadowpasser by Vox Somnia https://soundcloud.com/voxsomnia Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Inst

On March 22, 1992, Sydney Nova Scotia was expecting it’s worst snowstorm of the year. With over 30 centimeters expected to fall Doug Dupe encouraged his wife Marie to not take any chances by going in to work. With it being her first back shift at the convenience store where she had only recently been hired, she decided to brave the elements. The shift, and the night, would be her last. In this episode of Nighttime, I’m joined by my good friend and band mate Aaron Corbett for a discussion surrounding the Big Ben’s Murder. Links: Cold Case Files episode ‘the DNA Link’ - https://www.aetv.com/shows/cold-case-files/season-3/episode-14 MurderBook episode 'Mr Big' - https://vimeo.com/158369431 Ernest Strowbridge death - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/man-convicted-in-sydney-convenience-store-murder-dies-1.1306708 Credits: Theme: Shadowpasser by Vox Somnia Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePo

20 year old Amber Tuccaro, was last seen alive on August 18,2010. She had left her infant son in the care of her friend and planned to hitchhike into the nearby city of Edmonton for the night. The only clue in Amber’s disappearance is the recording of a telephone call she received while riding in a vehicle with an unknown male just moments after she was last seen. In the chilling recording, Amber seems to slowly realize the man is not taking her towards Edmonton but instead onto a series dirt roads… just like the ones her remains would be found on two years later. Links: Justice for Amber Tuccaro: https://www.facebook.com/JUSTICEFORAMBERTUCCARO/ Amber Tuccaro’s last call: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/community-communaute/historical-homicide-groupe-non-resolues/assets/phone-call.mp3 RCMP page covering Amber’s case: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/community-communaute/historical-homicide-groupe-non-resolues/amber-tuccaro-eng.htm Credits: Musical Theme: Tremors by Vox Somnia https://soundcloud.com/voxsomnia Ambient

Our story centers around two Canadians who met on the front lines of the race war militant white supremacists hope to start. On one side, we have a journalist with the Winnipeg Free press named Ryan Thorpe and on the other side, we have Patrik Mathews, a Manitoban who moonlights as a recruiter for a secretive neo-nazi hate group. I say “moonlit” as when not conspiring to overthrow the government and create a white ethnostate, He was known as Master Corporal Patrick Mathews… a combat engineer in the Canadian Military. At least, he was before Ryan Thorpe's investigative journalism outed him. Buckle up for this one. In this episode of Nighttime we are joined by Ryan Thorpe, the Winnipeg based journalist who infiltrated a paramilitary white supremacy group known as the Base. Our story is the exposure and the downfall of Master Corporal Patrik Mathews Links referenced in the episode: Ryan Thorpe (twitter) - https://twitter.com/rk_thorpe Home Grown Hate (Winnipeg Free Press) - https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loca