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Secrets of the North
Energeticcity.ca
37 episodes
9 months ago

Secrets of the North is a podcast about true crime in Northern BC.


Through multiple brief episodes, host Emily Gallen and co-host Janelle Lopushinsky will discuss cases that took place in Northern British Columbia with the hopes of shedding light on marginalized victims and generating leads for unsolved crimes by telling the stories of those who had their voices stolen from them. 


Gallen and Lopushinsky cover current crimes and some that happened way back in the day when the Alaska Highway was still under construction Throughout the vast region of Northern BC, these dense forests hold secrets that they hope to uncover. 


So come along with them for these bite-sized episodes. It’s true crime in a shot glass, with just a pinch of humour.


Secrets of the North is a production of Energeticcity.ca.




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Secrets of the North is a podcast about true crime in Northern BC.


Through multiple brief episodes, host Emily Gallen and co-host Janelle Lopushinsky will discuss cases that took place in Northern British Columbia with the hopes of shedding light on marginalized victims and generating leads for unsolved crimes by telling the stories of those who had their voices stolen from them. 


Gallen and Lopushinsky cover current crimes and some that happened way back in the day when the Alaska Highway was still under construction Throughout the vast region of Northern BC, these dense forests hold secrets that they hope to uncover. 


So come along with them for these bite-sized episodes. It’s true crime in a shot glass, with just a pinch of humour.


Secrets of the North is a production of Energeticcity.ca.




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Secrets of the North
The Final Episode...For Now

Secrets of the North is going on a hiatus so for the final episode, Emily and Greg learn about some silly Canadian laws and about some funny crimes that have happened in the Peace region in the last few years.


References:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/487492668028736/search/?q=prank

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/b-c-man-relishing-fact-he-was-victim-of-epic-oscar-mayer-wienermobile-prank-1.4832059?cache=xhscsowkxwhalvf

https://www.slice.ca/35-weird-canadian-laws-you-didnt-know-existed-2/

https://www.saanichnews.com/news/northern-b-c-rcmp-seize-fawn-during-early-morning-traffic-stop-317441

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/man-riding-a-moose-video-under-investigation-in-b-c-1.2434518

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/moose-riders-fined-4-000-for-harassing-wildlife-in-northern-b-c-lake-1.4009623#:~:text=Two%20men%20have%20been%20convicted,one%20count%20of%20harassing%20wildlife.



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1 year ago
37 minutes 46 seconds

Secrets of the North
Anna Sheppard

In this episode, Emily is joined by guest host Greg to talk about the tragic death of Anna Sheppard in Dawson Creek in 2016. Emily was able to get a statement from Anna's daughter Trisha to learn more about her mother.


References:

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/dawson-creek-woman-who-killed-her-mother-in-law-acquitted-of-murder

https://energeticcity.ca/2020/02/05/candace-dawn-shearer-of-dawson-creek-charged-with-manslaughter-of-mother-in-law/

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/308453/Woman-to-serve-less-than-year-for-BC-manslaughter-after-spending-four-years-behind-bars-before-trial

https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/woman-who-killed-her-mother-in-law-acquitted-of-murder-to-be-sentenced-for-manslaughter-4678870

https://issuu.com/themirrordc/docs/dawsoncreekmirror-2020-0206web




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1 year ago
30 minutes 30 seconds

Secrets of the North
Amanda Black

In this episode, Emily and Janelle learn more about the tragic murder of Amanda Black in Fort St John in 2021. As requested by Black's family and friends, we also interviewed members of the Fort St John Women's Resource Society to learn more about domestic violence.


References:

https://globalnews.ca/news/10038362/shane-sutherland-guilty-girlfriend-murder/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sutherland-sentence-amanda-black-1.7000786

https://energeticcity.ca/2023/10/17/fort-st-john-man-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder-of-amanda-black/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/amanda-black-domestic-violence-fort-st-john-murder-1.5925029

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/highlights/judge-denies-bail-for-suspect-in-fort-st-john-murder-case-6440146

https://www.change.org/p/the-canadian-justice-system-lift-the-publication-ban-on-the-homicide-of-amanda-black

https://www.antihate.ca/bc_murder_linked_hitler_adoring_christian_identity_movement

https://www.fortstjohn.ca/EN/main/parks-rec/arts-culture/artist-in-residence.html

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/highlights/judge-denies-bail-for-suspect-in-fort-st-john-murder-case-6440146

https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2259&contentId=-1&detachmentDataId=43866



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1 year ago
44 minutes 32 seconds

Secrets of the North
Annie Davis & Pamela Napoleon

In this episode, Emily delves into the tragic murders of Annie Davis in 2008 and Pamela Napoleon in 2014. Then, Janelle shares a potential spirit sighting in Golden, BC.


References:

http://www.northeastnews.ca/chetwynd-murder/

https://energeticcity.ca/2009/07/28/patrick-richmond-has-been-charged-with-the-murder-of-annie-davis/

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/chetwynd-man-sentenced-for-second-degree-murder-3706437

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chetwynd-woman-victim-of-homicide-1.740435

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/homicide-probe-in-b-c-leads-to-man-s-arrest-1.824874

https://reynars.com/tribute/details/1364/Annie-Davis/obituary.html

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/chetwynd-man-sentenced-for-second-degree-murder-3706437

https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/pamela-napoleon

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pamela-napoleon-mmiw-case-ends-in-guilty-plea-1.5161670

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/leon-wokeley-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2014-murder-of-pamela-napoleon-3505574

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/bc-news/leon-wokeley-charged-with-murder-of-pamela-napoleon-3496868

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/leon-wokeley-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2014-murder-of-pamela-napoleon-3505574





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1 year ago
37 minutes 17 seconds

Secrets of the North
James McIntyre

In this episode, Emily shares the story of the police shooting of James McIntyre in Dawson Creek in 2015. Then, Janelle shares a local encounter with the Hat Man.


References:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/death/coroners-service/inquest-schedule-jury-findings-verdicts

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/birth-adoption-death-marriage-and-divorce/deaths/coroners-service/inquest/2020/mcintyre_verdict_with_coroner_comments.pdf

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rcmp-officer-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-b-c-activist-that-sparked-anonymous-revenge-campaign

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/james-daniel-mcintyre-id-d-as-man-shot-by-rcmp-in-dawson-creek-1.3160317

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/archive/i-will-never-know-what-got-into-him-one-year-later-family-remembers-masked-man-shot-by-rcmp-3493366

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rcmp-officer-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-b-c-activist-that-sparked-anonymous-revenge-campaign

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/james-daniel-mcintyre-id-d-as-man-shot-by-rcmp-in-dawson-creek-1.3160317




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1 year ago
34 minutes 45 seconds

Secrets of the North
Not-An-Episode 7: Missing People

In this episode, Emily shares with Janelle some important information on what to do if someone you know goes missing as well as how to help with missing persons cases. Plus, they also discuss the missing people from the Peace region.


References:

https://missingkids.ca/en/missing-children-database/201

https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/andria-lucille-meise

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-corey-shane-braun-alberta-2004

https://energeticcity.ca/2022/11/01/stacey-lynn-rogers-went-missing-nearly-35-years-ago/

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/icaremissingpersonscoldcases/carolyn-elaine-pruyser-t413.html

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2020/08/27/murphy-williams-has-been-missing-for-46-years-police-continue-to-investigate/

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-amelie-mcarthur-bc-1973

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/british-columbia/gordon-duncan-westover

https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/ccjr/reports-and-publications/Missing_Aboriginal_Persons.pdf

https://www.gedmatch.com/

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/best-practices-reporting-a-missing-person

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/police/crime-and-crime-prevention/cold-cases.html

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nt/programs-and-services/how-report-a-missing-person?fe

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/what-to-do-if-someone-you-know-disappears-1.3344125

https://canadasmissing.ca/report-signale/index-eng.htm

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/indigenous-autochtone/mmaw-fada-eng.htm

https://www.canadasmissing.ca/about-ausujet/index-eng.htm

https://www.missingpersonsresearchhub.com/applications



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1 year ago
38 minutes 47 seconds

Secrets of the North
Bonus Episode: Murder by Milkshake

While Emily is on vacation, Janelle is joined by the producer of the show, Greg, and they go further south than usual to Vancouver to learn more about the Murder by Milkshake case that happened in the 60s.


References:

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/five-decades-after-her-father-the-maddest-ad-man-of-them-all-murdered-her-mom-in-infamous-milkshake-murder-case-jeannine-castellani-opens-up/wcm/e3f3aacf-188d-464a-a2f0-269c9e1fc033/amp/

https://montecristomagazine.com/community/heartwrenching-clue-cracked-one-vancouvers-infamous-homicides?amp=1



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1 year ago
23 minutes 28 seconds

Secrets of the North
Mile Zero Murders

In this episode, Emily provides information about the murders that have happened in the Mile Zero City Dawson Creek. Plus, Janelle concludes her sasquatch story from the previous episode in Spooky Corner.


Resources:

https://www.parklandfuneralhome.com/memorials/timothy-tim-guy/4925882/

https://globalnews.ca/news/9409957/dawson-creek-bc-civilian-crime-response-group/

https://www.cjdctv.com/cjdc-tv-investigates-why-there-are-still-no-charges-laid-for-several-major-crimes-in-dawson-creek-1.6015056

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fort-st-john-residents-frustrated-police-investigate-reports-of-home-invasion-gunshots-1.7026209

https://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/exhibits/show/a-crisis-of-innocence/canadian-bill

https://globalnews.ca/news/10101898/rcmp-investigating-suspicious-death-dawson-creek-b-c/

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/indigenous-man-s-death-in-northern-b-c-ruled-a-homicide-1.6651814

https://www.cjdctv.com/unacceptable-the-rcmp-major-crime-unit-has-failed-to-solve-a-single-murder-case-in-the-dawson-creek-area-in-2-years-1.6660292

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawson_Creek

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawson_Creek

https://www.cjdctv.com/as-2023-comes-to-an-end-rcmp-investigating-7th-murder-of-the-year-in-the-dawson-creek-area-1.6707168

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ryan-earp-obituary?id=52410062

https://www.cjdctv.com/victim-identified-in-dawson-creek-townhouse-death-suspect-allegedly-involved-released-from-custody-1.6452640

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/gun-violence-shots-fired-dawson-creek-1.7045073

https://www.cjdctv.com/victim-identified-in-dawson-creek-murder-family-says-byron-horne-killed-at-106th-avenue-residence-1.6652864

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/gun-violence-shots-fired-dawson-creek-1.7045073

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/dawson-creek-woman-who-killed-her-mother-in-law-acquitted-of-murder



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1 year ago
52 minutes 1 second

Secrets of the North
Yukon Christmas Murders

In this episode, Emily tells Janelle about the Yukon Christmas Murders that happened in the territory in1899. We also have Missing Persons Corner and Spooky Corner.


References

https://yukonhistorytrails.com/2019/03/29/the-christmas-day-murders---part-4-(the-trial,-the-sentence-and-visiting-the-site)/



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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes 18 seconds

Secrets of the North
Case of the Missing Plane

In this episode, Emily tells Janelle about the Case of the Missing Plane from northern BC in 1943.


References:

https://search.nbca.unbc.ca/index.php/fort-st-john-bc?page=2&sort=alphabetic&sortDir=asc&listLimit=50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09W5VQRQbrc

https://books.google.ca/books?id=ndCHAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT37&lpg=PT37&dq=fort+saint+john+bc+mysteries&source=bl&ots=beEs0_sjtc&sig=ACfU3U3kuWtpYkVGlsyDdhxXqGdN_0v4aQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwizm6fEj6mCAxVFAjQIHbzLCSA4FBDoAXoECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=fort%20saint%20john%20bc%20mysteries&f=false




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1 year ago
22 minutes 30 seconds

Secrets of the North
Case of the Missing Corpse

In this episode, Emily shares the story of the Case of the Missing Corpse that happened in northern Alberta in 1918. Then, Janelle shares her spooky experiences with the Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton.


References:

https://calverley.ca/article/13-001-the-missing-corpse/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_murder_convictions_without_a_body#Canada

https://missingpeople.ca/surrey-bc-public-warning-high-risk-offender-notification-brian-abrosimo/?feed_id=24446&_unique_id=655fb48ebc2d8&fbclid=IwAR0vfVlLjvfdGhu0orGFxX2o6yglv-661HiW4vqr1UQqq__P5L8G4XtEVr8




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1 year ago
43 minutes 14 seconds

Secrets of the North
Fort St John Robberies

In this episode, Emily shares some notable robberies that have happened in Fort St John over the years. Plus, Janelle explores the gruesome deaths and myths of the Nahanni Valley.


References:

https://energeticcity.ca/2023/04/13/fort-st-john-crime-returns-to-historical-norm-rcmp/

https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2136&languageId=1&contentId=81368&detachmentDataId=43866

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/24868/news/fort-st-john-scotiabank-robbed-another-armed-man/

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/21896/news/armed-robbery-bank-fort-st-john-friday/

https://www.rivercountry.fm/fort-st-john-rcmp-search-for-bank-robber/

https://energeticcity.ca/2022/09/13/fort-nelson-man-charged-after-armed-robbery/

https://pjxmnews.me/2016/01/24/two-arrested-in-armed-robbery-at-liquor-store-in-fort-st-john/

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/local-news/second-drive-in-robbery-at-mall-3478810

https://energeticcity.ca/2022/11/25/dawson-creek-city-council-denies-requests-of-citizen-group/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/mysterious-deaths-rcmp-reopen-case-2005-1.4649717#:~:text=David%20Horesay%2C%2060%2C%20and%20Frederick,kilometres%20away%20from%20the%20cabin.

https://www.outdoorjournal.com/news/secrets-nahanni-valley-headless-men/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/nahanni-valley-0016177

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/nakani-the-wildman-of-the-north/

https://sites.google.com/a/wormwoodchronicles.net/wormwood-chronicles/wormwood-files/horrors-of-headless-valley



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2 years ago
57 minutes 4 seconds

Secrets of the North
John Banky

In this bonus Halloween episode, Janelle and Emily discuss the mysterious death of John Banky as well as share some personal spooky stories.


References:

https://energeticcity.ca/2018/05/25/john-bankys-death-ruled-a-homicide-after-police-confirm-i-d-of-human-remains-found-in-burned-down-house/

https://www.facebook.com/PeaceFMRadio/posts/fort-st-john-rcmp-are-now-investigating-the-death-of-john-banky-as-a-homicide-af/1604659272935757/

https://energeticcity.ca/2018/07/19/crews-responding-to-house-fire-in-charlie-lake/

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/37911/news/human-remains-found-in-charlie-lake-house-fire/

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/bcgaz1/bcgaz1/119038575

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2018/05/25/homicide-investigation-begins-with-missing-person-case/




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2 years ago
32 minutes 8 seconds

Secrets of the North
Fribjon Bjornson

In this episode, Emily tells Janelle about the murder and dismemberment of Fribjon Bjornson in Fort St James in 2012. Viewer discretion is advised.


References:

https://www.houston-today.com/news/four-arrested-in-relation-to-fribjon-bjornson-murder/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northern-b-c-homicide-witnesses-silenced-by-gang-fears-1.1202737?fbclid=IwAR2gC1XlLgdKxumF05nVJsanJQcnNExJzlQ8dYub2BLbXnlCa5ZKCDITs0U

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/4-charged-in-grisly-northern-b-c-beheading-1.2431005

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/murder-victim-suffered-gruesome-death-court-hears-3725783

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/manslaughter-plea-entered-in-bjornson-murder-3741298

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-trial-ordered-grizly-murder-prince-george-1.5446866

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/parents-remember-son-as-true-northern-boy-after-man-found-guilty-in-his-killing-1.4352896

https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/four-face-charges-in-grisly-2012-fort-st-james-killing-4602169

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/grisly-discovery-leads-to-charges-in-death-of-bc-man/article15501229/

https://thenelsondaily.com/news-brief/four-charged-death-28-year-old-fribjon-bjornson#.ZEhBDXbMI2w

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/silence-surrounds-bjornsons-death-3698159

https://www.interior-news.com/news/woman-found-guilty-of-accessory-to-bjornson-murder/https://www.caledoniacourier.com/news/human-remains-identified-as-fribjon-bjornson/

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/02/22/charlie-sentenced-on-bjornson-murder.html




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2 years ago
38 minutes 34 seconds

Secrets of the North
Joseph Andrews

In Janelle's first full episode, Emily tells her about the mysterious disappearance of Joseph Andrews in 2002. Then, in the second half, they debut Spooky Corner where they share scary stories from locals.


References:

https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=googlescholar&id=GALE|A30032979&v=2.1&it=r&sid=googleScholar&asid=e04c007a

https://reynars.com/tribute/details/2256/David-Malthus/obituary.html

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2022/07/28/nicole-hoar-missing-20-year-anniversary/

https://www.documentingreality.com/forum/f249/joseph-andrews-2002-a-181010/

https://www.salmonvalleycampground.com/

https://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/164381/featured/pg-rcmp-once-again-appeal-to-the-public-in-connection-to-2002-missing-youth-file/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/bc-foster-mother-fears-missing-boy-was-abducted/article1026061/

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2022/08/03/ten-year-old-joseph-andrews-missing-20-years/

http://www.pgfreepress.com/extensive-search-proved-fruitless/



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2 years ago
37 minutes 17 seconds

Secrets of the North
Jennifer Donovan

In Spencer's final episode, Emily shares details on the murder of Jennifer Donovan in Peace River, Alberta in 2019. Plus, they introduce Spencer's replacement, Janelle.


References:

https://globalnews.ca/news/6494148/victoria-jennifer-donovan-alberta-homicide/

https://globalnews.ca/news/6019678/october-homicide-peace-river-rcmp-alberta/

https://www.northernalbertafunerals.com/obituary/jennifer-donovan

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/murder-charge-laid-in-peace-river-womans-death

https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/suspect-arrested-for-murder-of-peace-river-woman

https://peaceriver.citylive.com/2020/03/02/donovan-memorial-sparks-controversy/

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/106197/featured/family-of-murdered-peace-river-woman-disappointed-with-not-guilty-verdict/

https://smokyriverexpress.com/now-we-will-have-answers/

https://www.southpeacenews.com/verdict-not-guilty/

https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/cape-breton-man-outraged-at-verdict-in-daughters-alberta-murder-100842138/

https://smokyriverexpress.com/man-charged-in-pr-murder-out-on-bail/




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2 years ago
28 minutes 36 seconds

Secrets of the North
Not-An-Episode 6: Sex Offenders in the Peace

In this Not-An-Episode, Spencer and Emily discuss just a few sex offenders located in the Peace region. This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.


24-Hour Crisis Information Line: 604-245-2425- or 604-255-6344

Kid's Helpline: 686868

Canadian Human Trafficking Concerns: 1-833-900-1010


References:

https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/rcmp-believe-convicted-sex-offender-may-have-more-victims-in-b-c/

https://www.masstsang.com/blog/post/what-least-sentence-sexual-assault-canada/ 

https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AMR2024222020ENGLISH.pdf

https://www.kruselaw.ca/library/minimum-sentence-sexual-assault-canada-kruse-law.cfm#:~:text=The%20maximum%20allowable%20punishment%20is,two%20years%2C%20minus%20one%20day.

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/three-years-jail-for-2019-sex-assault-6657460

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/fort-st-john-man-arrested-on-sexual-assault-voyeurism-charges-5307546

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/04/27/fort-st-john-sexual-assault/

https://www.cjdctv.com/fort-st-john-veterinarian-charged-in-connection-with-2007-sexual-assault-1.5879270




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2 years ago
22 minutes 35 seconds

Secrets of the North
Denny Poole

In this episode, Spencer and Emily delve into the mysterious disappearance of young Denny Poole that occurred in March of 2016 between Fort St John and Dawson Creek.


References:

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/dawson-creek-local-news/volunteer-search-finds-no-sign-of-denny-poole-3492709

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/dawson-creek-local-news/volunteer-search-finds-no-sign-of-denny-poole-3492709

https://www.gofundme.com/f/2t58kure

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/denny-poole-missing-reward-1.3586325

https://www.dawsoncreekmirror.ca/local-news/denny-poole-how-does-a-15-year-old-vanish-3493982

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/denny-poole-dawson-creek-missing-1.3560616

https://fb.watch/fjL8MSrMiX/

https://www.dawsoncreekmirror.ca/opinion/the-vanishing-of-denny-ray-poole-part-v-needing-closure-3505456



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2 years ago
33 minutes 43 seconds

Secrets of the North
Not-An-Episode 5: A Nod to Fraud

In this Not-An-Episode, Spencer and Emily break down what fraud is, the different types, and what you can do to avoid it.


References:

https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm

https://www.boredpanda.com/crazy-scam-messages/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/fraud-prevention-month-2023-fraud-losses-canada-reach-historic-level

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1207&top=31

https://www.acfe.com/fraud-resources/fraud-101-what-is-fraud

https://energeticcity.ca/2012/01/25/nicole-kelly-to-serve-two-years-pay-full-restitution/

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/local-news/kelly-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-3479267



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2 years ago
31 minutes 43 seconds

Secrets of the North
Corey Braun

In this episode, Spencer and Emily raise awareness of the disappearance of Corey Braun from Peace River in 2004. If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Peace River RCMP at 780-624-6611


References:

https://www.readytotrip.com/hotels/Canada/British%20Columbia/Northern%20British%20Columbia/Fort%20Saint%20John/caravan-motel/

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/canada-corey-braun-24-peace-river-ab-21-nov-2004.603070/

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/porchlightcanada/2004-braun-corey-shane-ft-st-john-bc-nov-21-2004-t53.html

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-corey-shane-braun-alberta-2004

https://www.discoverthepeacecountry.com/htmlpages/peaceriver.html

https://mightypeace.com/communities/peace-river/




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2 years ago
26 minutes

Secrets of the North

Secrets of the North is a podcast about true crime in Northern BC.


Through multiple brief episodes, host Emily Gallen and co-host Janelle Lopushinsky will discuss cases that took place in Northern British Columbia with the hopes of shedding light on marginalized victims and generating leads for unsolved crimes by telling the stories of those who had their voices stolen from them. 


Gallen and Lopushinsky cover current crimes and some that happened way back in the day when the Alaska Highway was still under construction Throughout the vast region of Northern BC, these dense forests hold secrets that they hope to uncover. 


So come along with them for these bite-sized episodes. It’s true crime in a shot glass, with just a pinch of humour.


Secrets of the North is a production of Energeticcity.ca.




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