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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 2d

We spoke with Jim Dean of @hauntedwalk.bsky.social and Nomi Walsh of the Evergreen Brick Works about an interesting and often untold story from Toronto's industrial past. #ghosts #ghostwalks #paranormal bit.ly/4nIkZpG

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 6d

We spoke with Jaymes White about his return to the George Brown House for his séance's 10th anniversary. And this year looks to be a more emotional thrill ride for those in attendance. #paranormal bit.ly/3WwAyos

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Dundurn Press @dundurnpress.bsky.social · 8d

Love the classic creature-of-the-week X-Files episodes?

With creature features like Bigfoot sightings, Cressie - a legendary giant eel, and the mysterious Ropen, a pterosaur-like creature — J.J. Dupuis’ (@jeffdupuis.bsky.social) Creature X mysteries are perfect reads this spooky season!

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 9d

We caught up with Gail and Mel Willis of Lucky Paranormal about the growing buzz around Lake Superior Paranormal Convention — and the stage fright that comes with hosting Thunder Bay’s biggest #paranormal event. bit.ly/46WnxcC

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 10d

Come join Jeff Dupuis and Brian Baker at Little Ghosts Books for the official launch of Eerie Whispers: Exploring Canada's Reluctant Relationship with its Ghostly Lore. #paranormal #ghosts #folklore

@danaykroyd.bsky.social, you're invited too.

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 11d

We spoke with Elliott Van Dusen about the third annual Halifax #Paranormal Symposium. The Superstitious Times will be covering this year's show, too. bit.ly/4gW9990

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 14d

#RIP Jane Goodall.

Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 14d

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

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Dundurn Press @dundurnpress.bsky.social · 15d

NEW RELEASE 👻🏚️ Eerie Whispers: Exploring Canada's Reluctant Relationship with its Ghostly Lore by Brian Baker (@superstitioustimes.bsky.social)

Explore Canada’s haunted history; drawing from diverse folklore and traditional Indigenous stories and asks why Canadians avoid this part of our culture.

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · 15d

It still feels surreal, but my first book officially launches today! Graciously published by Dundurn Press, you can find it in bookstores. If it’s not on the shelf, ask them to order a copy — or even better, order directly through Dundurn. ~Brian

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Scott E. Bremner @scottebremner.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you ever seen a ghost? This month on the #podcast, Scott talks with journalist and author Brian Baker, about his debut book Eerie Whispers: Canada's Reluctant Relationship with its Ghostly Lore.
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#writesky #writingcommunity

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Sep 16

We spoke with Angel Morgan about her upcoming show at the Factory Theatre on September 20, and how a spontaneous decision led her to change the way she does her show. #parapsychology bit.ly/46oIgWs

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Sep 12

We are saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. Jeff Meldrum. He died on September 10 at the age of 67. #cryptozoology bit.ly/3VdzqWo

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Conjuring: Last Rites puts the Smurls’ infamous haunting in the ring, but instead of a knockout, it feels like a padded, saccharine send-off. There were some solid punches, plenty of misses, and a reminder that a $2.5B horror movie franchise doesn’t quit without a spectacle.
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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Sep 6

New feature alert: We spoke with the folks at @hauntedwalk.bsky.social and @markleslie.bsky.social about Ottawa's Bytown Museum and the ghosts that haunt both the building and the area surrounding the Rideau Canal. #ghosts #paranormal bit.ly/4mPGynJ

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Aug 31

Guess what arrived yesterday? My book, Eerie Whispers. It's surreal. Thank you again to the people at @dundurnpress.bsky.social, Jason Martin & @kwame-eff.bsky.social for making this happen. And thank you, @jeffdupuis.bsky.social, for writing the foreword. #paranormal #ghoststories

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Aug 20

We review Darkness Prevail and Carman Carrion's book, Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive, and how it dips into the cryptozoological and folkloric waters. bit.ly/4oJUNvV

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Aug 15

We most certainly dug the film Weapons with its gallows humour, sinister invasion of our suburban safety and its channelling of witchcraft. Here's a review and, perhaps, our gushing of it being an ode to Baba Yaga and Muma Pădurii. bit.ly/4oEj4Dw

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Aug 13

We spoke with Vernon Oickle about his new book, Even More Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia and his fascination with forerunners. #ghosts #hauntings bit.ly/47oKbfC

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Aug 4

We spoke with Veronica Vandersteenen of Ex Mortis Rare & Preloved Books and Amalia Comello of the ALC Art & Oddities Parlour in Pickering about their efforts to grow the horror and paranormal community in the GTA. #occult #bookstores #business bit.ly/458zye0

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Aug 2

We spoke with #Sasquatch investigator Mike Paterson about the challenges he faces when presenting his findings to the public, including aggressive skeptics who do everything in their power to discredit him. #Cryptozoology bit.ly/40POXPj

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Dundurn Press @dundurnpress.bsky.social · Jul 29

Coming just in time for spooky season — explore Canada’s cultural relationship with the supernatural in EERIE WHISPERS!

Pre-order today: buff.ly/lQOuI35

#paranormal #supernatural #hauntedhistory #culture #spookyseason

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Jul 25

We spoke with Jeff DeEll, Kelly Klassen and Adam Myles about investigating Nova Scotian haunts for their new series, Paranormal Contact, which is streaming on PARAFlixx. #ghosts #paranormal bit.ly/4mcEhCj

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Jul 22

#RIP Ozzy.

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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Jul 13

We spoke with Rachel Cross of The Paranormal Seekers about her team's investigation of Whitby's @lyndehousemuseum, as well as museum manager Lisa Johnson, about some of the activity in the house. #ghosts #hauntings #Ontario bit.ly/4nMZLHM

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖚𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 @superstitioustimes.bsky.social · Jul 12

#ICYMI We did a lengthy feature on #pastliferegression back in March 2020. We spoke with Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, Georgina Cannon and Kemila Zsange about the use of hypnosis in their practices, past-life regression, #alienabduction and interlife. bit.ly/2WIZ73M