The one thing I immediately noticed in Sam Wiebe’s book, Shot in Vancouver: Adventures in Hollywood North, is the lack of an index in the preview copy I received to read. When I’m trying to find out whether a certain movie or television production was filmed in town, at Terminal City, or somewhere else, having an index would come in handy. If that’s intentionally part of this book’s design, I hope the retail copy will be different. That’s because of the way he’s built the chapters, which move back and forth in chronology and purpose.
And along the way, the details he offers can make or break a section. That includes historical anecdotes about when Yvonne De Carlo made this city her home and why some Asian movies were filmed here. When downtown Vancouver was part of the Rumble in the Bronx set and the biggest running joke amongst fans during release was why are there mountains in the background? Even I looked at this chapter rather than to start on page one to see if that concern was ever addressed by the producers. Even today, there’s no official statement. Had this film historian sought an answer, I’d be pleased. But instead, all he wrote about is how this film helped certain talents begin their legacy.
This year’s list of theatrical style events for Halloween 2026 in Victoria, BC is looking good. How much I can take on depends on whether these ol’ bones can still rattle with the best of them! If I had to limit myself, my top picks would include High Moon, which the producers say will be louder and bloodier. It’ll be an improvement upon what I said in my 
Date(s): Oct. 22–25, 2026
Sadly as we look at what’s new in this 2026 Paranormal TV Guide, there’s honestly not much to be excited over. It’s all a been there done that formula, but with other talents filling in on the role others did before, like Conjuring Ke$ha, which didn’t last beyond a year. At least I can say the slight focus on Canada’s own haunts helps make this list stand out over the usual.
When we’re watching personalities interact with the unknown, whether they’re young newbies or old veterans, the value depends on what they do and whether viewers care about their narrative. That’s where many current streaming options land. 