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“Writers for readers” Radio Interview
Lorna was interviewed about The Don by Gary Johnson for his show "Writers for Readers" on CHOP FM. If you'd like to interview Lorna about her writing, please contact her directly! CHOP FM is student-operated radio station serving Pickering College and the wider...
In the City’s Picturesque Necropolis, Find a Who’s Who of 19th-century Toronto
The Toronto Necropolis (Greek for “city of the dead”) opened on Winchester Street in Cabbagetown in 1850. Between 1850 and 1899, 22,307 people were buried at the Necropolis. Many famous — and infamous — individuals whose stories fuelled the headlines found their...
The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society to host presentation on the Don Jail by author Lorna Poplak
The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society will host a presentation by true crime author and historian Lorna Poplak later this month. The presentation will feature Poplak speaking about her book The Don: The Story of Toronto’s Infamous Jail.
Delving into Darkness: Lorna Poplak Explores Toronto’s Historic Don Jail in Upcoming Presentation
In the heart of Toronto's bustling city lies a story of a structure that once epitomized fear and punishment; the chilling yet fascinating history of the Don Jail. Read more
Booze Peddlers, Ruffians, and Railways: The Checkered Past of One Tiny Ontario Town
Biscotasing was humming in the late 19th century. But the combination of money and liquor was combustible — and in 1885, it exploded into the Whiskeyville riot Read the full article on the TVO website!
The History of Capital Punishment in Canada
Lorna was recently interviewed ahead of her presentation for the Kamloops Adult Learners Society on May 30. You can read the full interview in this pdf.