Lorna Poplak

2026

September 2026

Word on the Street Toronto

The Word On The Street Toronto presents Local Histories With fellow author Barbara Dickson and moderator Adam Bunch, I look forward to uncovering the compelling stories, complex characters, and overlooked histories that reveal another side of the places we know. Where: The Neighbourhood Stage at David Pecaut Square (215 King Street West, Toronto) When: Sunday, September […]
27 Sep
10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Neighbourhood Stage, Word on the Street
David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West
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October 2026

The Grim History of the Death Penalty in Canada

Death by hanging was a grim reality within the Canadian criminal justice system until its abolition in 1976. But what did capital punishment look like in Canada? Author Lorna Poplak will discuss the history of the death penalty in Canada, with a focus on topics such as the inconsistent application of the death sentence, the […]
15 Oct
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Brentwood Library
36 Brentwood Road North, Toronto, ON
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The Grim History of the Death Penalty in Canada

Death by hanging was a grim realty within the Canadian criminal justice system until its abolition in 1976 (now 50 years ago). But what did capital punishment look like in Canada? Author Lorna Poplak will discuss the history of the death penalty in Canada, with a focus on topics such as the inconsistent application of […]
29 Oct
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pape/Danforth Library
701 Pape Avenue
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