Amanda Quill

That’s why I’m beyond thrilled to share some incredible news about Amanda’s latest venture into the supernatural!

Mark your calendars for September 2, 2026, when Amanda’s new docuseries, Unsettled Spirits, premiers on APTN!

What Makes “Unsettled Spirits” a Must-Watch?

Unsettled Spirits isn’t your average ghost show with jump scares and dark hallways. Produced by Wapanatahk Media—a Vancouver-based, Indigenous female-led production company—this 13-episode series explores real-life hauntings in British Columbia through an Indigenous lens.

The show follows two lead investigators and their separate teams:

• Amanda Quill (Cree): Decades-long investigator, respected voice in the supernatural community, survivor of the Sixties Scoop, and lead investigator who brings her son Nathan Thompson (Tech Lead) and apprentice Kayla Black into the field.

• Jesi Whitton (Cree): Paranormal investigator and spiritual worker from the Louis Bull Tribe in Alberta, joined by Tech Lead Brandon Belong and Medicine Woman Aiyesha Fraser.

Together, these two teams take on everything from cursed cafés and historic haunted mansions to active poltergeists and shadowy entities. What makes their approach so unique and compelling is how they blend cutting-edge investigative technology with traditional Indigenous knowledge, ancestral wisdom, and storytelling.

Instead of just trying to provoke or capture a spooky image, the mission behind Unsettled Spirits is connection, respect, and helping both the living and the spirits find peace and healing.

Unsettled Spirits – Amanda Quill’s Team

Deep Roots & Powerful Stories

As series producer and director Mike Gosselin (Métis) puts it:

At its heart, the series is about helping both spirits and the people affected by them find peace and healing … When we open ourselves to communicating with spirits, we can better understand their stories and help them continue their journey to the Spirit World.”

Having worked closely with Amanda for over a decade and a half in Coldspotters, I know firsthand the level of respect, genuineness, and dedication she brings to every case. Her personal journey and ancestral connection make her work on this show deeply personal and moving.

How to Watch

Get ready for 13 episodes packed with mystery, emotion, and supernatural discoveries!

• Premiere Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• English Airtime: APTN at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

• Cree Airtime: APTN Languages at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

• Streaming: Available for same-day streaming on APTN+

Whether you’re a seasoned ghost hunter, a casual viewer, or even a skeptic, Unsettled Spirits will challenge the way you think about hauntings, history, and the spirit world.

Tune in on September 2 — you won’t want to miss it!

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Amanda and St John in O’Bryan’s Haunted Basement

A few days ago, Amanda Quill of Coldspotters and I spent some time in New Westminster with St John Alexander of CTV News Vancouver.

Last October, St John and I filmed a story about the ghosts of Waterfront Station. We had a great time doing that, and the piece aired on CTV News at Six (Vancouver) a couple of days before Halloween 2019.

St John got in touch last week to say he was keen on doing more ghost stories for this year’s spooky season. He wanted to focus on haunted places in New Westminster. I suggested we visit Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s restaurant and Irving House (both of which are featured in Ghosts of Vancouver: 39 Haunted Places).

We all met up at O’Bryan’s. They kindly gave us privileged access to its basement storage area where disembodied voices have been heard. St John interviewed me about its ghosts and filmed Amanda doing some investigating. Then we both watched as he did some video-camera wizardry to get atmospheric shots of the underground area. You can see his story and video here.

We ate a delicious lunch in O’Bryan’s, which they kindly gave us free of charge. Then we moved on to Irving House.

At Irving House we met museum curator, Oana Capota. St John interviewed her about the house and what she knows about its resident spirits. And in between filming our interviews and action shots, Oana kindly gave Amanda and me separate tours of the place.

The Library at Irving House

It was truly amazing to see the inside of Irving House! It’s like a time capsule from over 120 years ago. Original furniture and household items from the late 1800s imbue the place with history. Oana showed me the infamous bed in an upstairs bedroom where a ghost was seen in the 1960s. Downstairs, the small library on the ground floor drew my attention. This is where a weird light anomaly appeared some years ago. The library has a mildly dark, brooding atmosphere but the rest of the house evokes a warm, inviting feeling. Check out St. John’s story and video about the Irving House here.

If you’re enthusiastic about places that are both historical and haunted, make a point to enjoy a meal at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s restaurant and visit the museum at Irving House.

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Image courtesy of Jacy Schindel, CBC Vancouver.

I had the pleasure of doing a walk-around with Deborah Gobel (reporter) and Jacy Schindel (camera operator) from CBC TV Vancouver this past Saturday. We visited some of my favourite haunted locations in Gastown – Waterfront Station, Lamplighter Pub, Gaoler’s Mews and the Old Spaghetti Factory.

The segment aired on the CBC Vancouver news program that night.

Jacy also put together an excellent photo essay on the CBC news website.

Happy Halloween!

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