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New research reveals that almost half of Canadians believe in the paranormal — ghosts and all

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par Tony Silva, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
Emily Huddart, Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia

What would you say if you were told that paranormal activity exists? Well, nearly half of Canadians would agree.

What is the paranormal, exactly? It refers to phenomena that science cannot explain and are not part of a major religion in a particular society. In contrast, religious phenomena are part of an established doctrine. For example, in Canada, psychic abilities and Bigfoot or Sasquatch are considered paranormal,…

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