"Klondike" Joe Boyle has already lead an interesting life, but with the outbreak of World War 2 he goes from interesting yet quirky figure to someone who really altered history in some fascinating ways. Romance, action, intrigue... his story is truly one for the ages! Sources: Leonard W Taylor, The Sourdough and the Queen: The Many Lives of Klondike Joe Boyle, Methuen, 1983. Michael Gates, From the Klondike to Berlin: The Yukon in World War 1, Harbour Publishing, 2017.    Support Us: patreon.com/canuckinomicon ko-fi.com/canuckinomicon

S2E7 - The Mysterious Bill Barilko

Canada is a fascinating country, full of mysteries, strangeness, and forgotten things. Join Junior and his father, Dirty Clyde, each week as they delve into the secrets of the Canuckinomicon, a book containing all the mysteries of Canada's great history and fascinating tales. Covering topics ranging from history and folklore, to cryptozoology and the paranormal, you're sure to find something interesting here on The Canuckinomicon.