Canadian True Crime Quick update: new episodes return in April
Mar 12, 2026
A brief update on why production paused and plans to return in April. Discussion of recent projects like a CBC documentary, in-depth Hockey Canada coverage, and co-founding a survivor-led advocacy group. Reflections on trauma-informed storytelling, burnout, and the need to reset. Announcement of archive replays with new personal introductions during the break.
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Planned Pause For Sustainability
- Kristi paused new episodes until April to reset after an intense production year and to restore balance.
- She frames the pause as necessary for sustainability after heavy projects like the Pickton series and advocacy work increased workload.
Responsible Storytelling Balances Advocacy And Entertainment
- Kristi emphasises responsible storytelling aims to challenge harmful narratives and advocate for survivors while acknowledging true crime's entertainment context.
- She balances investigative reporting with advocacy work, which increased strain on her small team.
From Podcast To Documentary And Advocacy
- Kristi turned the Jacob Hoggard podcast series into a CBC documentary called Breaking Idol and co-founded BeyondTheVerdict.ca with survivors.
- She also worked on Beverly Robotham's outreach and a legacy bench project in Regina as concrete advocacy actions.