She did get dropped off at school, but she didn't attend classes. Instead she walked a twisted route around town, making a series of puzzling stops along the way, each one piling mystery upon mystery until mid afternoon when her trail simply ends.

Now, six years later her loved ones are still attempting to follow the clues left behind in hopes they lead to Mekayla.

Long time listeners of Nighttime will remember Mekayla's story as her mother Paula joined us shortly after the first anniversary of her disappearance but since then there have been considerable updates, developments, and listener requests for a follow up.

In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be joined by Canadian Crime video creator Madalayne Klein to revisit and provide updated details on disappearance of Mekayla Bali.

Episode Links:

Mekayla Bali Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/letsbringmekaylabalihome

Where is Mekayla Bali (Nighttime episode with Paula Bali): https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/mekayla-bali

Madelayne’s Mekayla Bali video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW4c6L2GPl4

Links:

Missing in Canada Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird

Missing in Canada Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingincanada

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November 21, 2022

Tamra Keepness is Missing in Canada (last seen July 5, 2004 in Regina, Sask)

November 21, 2022/ Nighttime

At some point during the early morning of July 5, 2004, 5 year old Tamra Keepness seems to have simply vanished from her home.

The facts of that evening, as well as the behaviours of the adults responsible for Tamra's care, are more than a bit hazy. Alcoholism, drug abuse, sex work, and domestic violence all find their way into Tamra's last known night and all obscure the trail she left behind.

But if one thing is for certain, it's that Tamra’s family has far from given up on her.

In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be joined by Canadian crime video creator Madelayne Klein to discuss the disappearance of Tamra Keepness.

Episode Links:

Tamra Keepness - Never Seen Again (requires Paramont+ subscription) https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/xAOKiZy_Kpos_p6eNkVi_IFu30dkhpfs/

Finding Tamra Keepness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdL0myroC7Q

Anyone with information regarding Tamra Jewel KEEPNESS is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or (if applicable) contact the nearest detachment of the RCMP.

Links:

Missing in Canada Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird

Missing in Canada Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingincanada

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Musical Theme:

Noir Toyko by Monty Datta

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October 25, 2022

Letters to the Night - September and October Listener Mail

October 25, 2022/ Nighttime

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In this episode I review and discuss a collection of listener mail. Topics include the disappearance of Emma Fillipoff, the story of Lindsay Souvannarath, the Halifax glove guy, and the Qanon Queen Romana Didulo.

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Musical Theme:

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October 18, 2022

The Clown Scare of 2016 (a Keep Canada Weird Halloween Special)

October 18, 2022/ Nighttime

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport TYPICALLY seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week.

However in tonight's episode, which was recorded on the moonlit evening of October 16th, 2022, the series was overtaken by the Halloween spirit and as a result our attention turned to one of Canada's weirdest and perhaps most TERRIFYING events.

The creepy clown scare of 2016

Links:

Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird

Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird

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October 07, 2022

the Oakville Trafalgar High School Protest (and the very large breasts at the heart of it) - with Caryma S'ad

October 07, 2022/ Nighttime

What started with photos, showing a high school teacher wearing very large prosthetic breasts, going viral online quickly evolved into international news coverage and now, like seemingly every hot topic that affects society, has devolved into disorganized protesting and public gatherings.

Trafalgar High School has become the venue for protestors who are against all sorts of things, the wood shop teacher’s form of gender expression included.

Fortunately for interested Nighttime listeners, we have a friend who went there and documented it all.

We first heard from Toronto based lawyer and guerilla journalist Caryma S'ad during our series covering Queen Romana's Siege of the Peterborough Police Station.

She graciously agreed to join us again, this time to discuss the Oakville Trafalgar High School Protest and the very large breasts at the heart of it.

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September 27, 2022

Steve Smith's Bad Trip - LSD, Torture, and the Oak Ridge Medical Asylum

September 27, 2022/ Nighttime

Would you believe me if I told you that a Canadian mental health hospital was conducting cruel experiments on patients, using LSD, rape, embarrassment and torture as recently as the 1980s?

If you don't believe me, buckle up for this one as we are about to receive a guided tour through Ontario's controversial Oak Ridge Medical Asylum and the many unimaginable things that took place within it.

One of the many lives altered by Oak Ridge's cruelty is Steve Smith, in fact, many of the secrets that have been revealed since the experiements ceased, are a result of his determination to expose the truth of what happened in those walls.

Tonight, in this episode of Nighttime, we will be joined by Oak Ridge Survivor Steve Smith.

Episode Links:

Steve Smith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaptainAnatine

Steve Smith’s ‘the Psychopath Machine’: https://www.amazon.ca/Psychopath-Machine-Story-Resistance-Survival/dp/1460287843/

CBC’s ‘Bad Trip’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-FbXDuiINY

CBC’s ‘the Secret’s of Oak Ridge’: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2684717122

CBC’s ‘treatment or torture’: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1868783683546

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September 02, 2022

the drowning death of Hellen Nyabuto

September 02, 2022/ Nighttime

This story takes us to the community of Chatsworth, Ontario. A rural area regarded for it’s natural beauty and it’s many bodies of water.

Tragically, many around the world have recently learned of Chatsworth as the result of a tragedy that was broadcast live on Facebook and shared around the world in a viral video.

In this episode of Nighttime our topic is the drowning of 23 year old Hellen Wendy Nyabuto.

Episode Links:

the Nyabuto Family GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-and-burial-arrangements-for-hellen-wendy

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August 03, 2022

Tamara and her Incredible Parrot Kiwi

August 03, 2022/ Nighttime

These may be the most famous duo to ever speak into my microphones. Millions of folks, from all over the world, have watched along in amazement as this Nova Scotia based pair kiss, cuddle, and call each other baby.

She is Tamara and he is Kiwi and in the world of online pets this human/avian duo ,known by their social media handle Tamarasbluechicken, are a big deal and for good reason.

In fact, my 9 year old son Dominic, who is a Tamarasbluechicken super fan, demanded to take part in this interview. That tag team style interview is what I'm going to share tonight.

In this episode, my son Dominic and I will be joined by Tamara Mercer and her incredible talking parrot Kiwi.

Episode Links:

Tamarasbluechicken Insta: https://instagram.com/tamarasbluechicken

Tamarasbluechicken TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamarasbluechicken

Tamarasbluechicken Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/TamarasBlueChicken

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July 03, 2022

the Unsolved Murder of Donna Jean Awcock

July 03, 2022/ Nighttime

London, Ontario - Oct.13, 1983

17-year-old Donna-Jean Awcock was babysitting a neighbour's child in the apartment building next door to where she lived… Something she did regularly.

When the child's mother returned home, in the early morning hours, she asked Donna run across the street to a convenience store before she left. This visit to the store which was only a stones throw away from her home is the last time Donna was seen alive.

A gruesome discovery at a riverbank in the days later would explain what happened to her... but not who was responsible.

The murder has remained unsolved for nearly 40 years, but not due to lack of trying. Donna's old sister Tammy has made it her life's mission to bring the person or persons responsible for Donna's death to justice.

In this episode of Nighttime, I'll be joined by Tammy Dennett, to discuss the still unsolved murder of her little sister Donna-Jean Awcock

Episode Links:

Justice for Donna Awcock facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164821050218358

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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March 17, 2022

the Death of Andrew Gnazdowsky - 2 - a lawsuit, a dog park, and demands for accountability

March 17, 2022/ Nighttime

Andrew's story, and his sister Nicole's advocacy for him, have been pulled into the headlines several times since her last appearance on Nighttime.

Her families battle for accountability took a big step forward, as a lawsuit against the provincial government has been announced but also, the battle got ugly.

An encounter at a dog park between Nicole, and Ian Rankin, the ex premier of Nova Scotia, became of interest to both the local news outlets and the RCMP.

In this episode of nighttime, we will again be joined by Nicole Gnazdowsky to discuss the quest for accountability related to the death of her brother Andrew.

Links:

the Death of Andrew Gnazdowsky part 1 - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/andrew-gnazdowsky

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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January 02, 2022

Encounters with CREEPS - Volume 1

January 02, 2022/ Nighttime

In this episode of Nighttime, I'm joined by Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime) to review and discuss cautionary tales about CREEPS that were submitted by Nighttime listeners.

Links:

Encounters with Creeps series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/encounters-with-creeps

Canadian True Crime: https://canadiantruecrime.ca/

Credits:

Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta

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