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True North Heists

Written by: Andrew Kaufman
Narrated by: Colm Feore
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Episodes
  • Episode 1: The Boyd Gang

    Episode 1: The Boyd Gang
    Oct 13 2020
    Edward Boyd was a singer, actor, WWII veteran, and Jiu-jitsu expert who combined all his skills together and found national fame as one of the most spirited and memorable bank robbers of the 20th century.
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    25 mins
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  • Episode 2: Rory Shayne

    Episode 2: Rory Shayne
    Oct 13 2020
    In one of the most audacious bank robberies of all time, Rory Shayne hijacked a helicopter, ordered the pilot to fly it to a bank in downtown Montreal, which he then robbed. And then used the chopper to get away.
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  • Episode 3: Mel Mingo

    Episode 3: Mel Mingo
    Oct 13 2020
    In the 1980s, Montreal was the bank robbing capital of the world. But one robbery, just before Christmas in 1984, stood out. The total take was 68.5 million dollars, and the number of suspects...was zero.
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About the Performer

Colm Feore is an award-winning actor of stage and screen known for his roles in The Umbrella Academy, For All Mankind, House of Cards, The Borgias, Thor, cult Canadian hit Bon Cop Bad Cop, as Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the CBC miniseries Trudeau, and as Glenn Gould in Thirty-two Short Films About Glenn Gould. His King Lear for the Stratford Festival made the leap from stage to film to great acclaim. Feore is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Governor General’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Great listen!

I love history, true crime and I'm a proud Canadian so I loved hearing these episodes. I think this series is a great example of quality Canadian content! Highly recommend.

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  • 2021-06-10

Such a delight listen

The writing of the stories is very dramatically interesting, has a Hollywood movie vibe. I certainly enjoyed all the stories.

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Very interesting stories

All very interesting stories about famous robbers in the North. Their personal information and law breaking was big news when it happened and amazing even today. Thanks

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captivating stories

I enjoyed all 10 of the stories. very well narrated. I enjoyed the interviews and general presentation of the material

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Stick'em Up!

I loved it! Short true crime stories about Canadians, what more could you ask for!!

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great stories from Canadian archives

interesting to listen to crime heists from Canada. Each story is presented and well reasearched.

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great listen

loved the whole thing fantastic of you like crime shows will listen again for sure

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Great Canadian Content

Very cool. Lots of interesting stories taking place in Canada, making it particularly enjoyable for a Canadian audience.

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Only in Canada you say

The truth is stranger than fiction. Enjoyed the 10 stories. Most I had never heard about. Highly recommend

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Fantastic narration!

A delightful peek into Canada's criminal capers! Colm Feore radiates his signature twinkle-eyed charm as he takes us through our nation's most (in)famous heists. (Bonus: Now I finally know how to pronounce Feore's name properly!)

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