Chris Higgins

Teacher, writer, historian. Recipient of the 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal. Debut novel, "The Gaol Carpenter's Diary”

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The new substack is up https://t.co/uVOhzZ30Ad

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https://t.co/QNRXcZQBDQ @THYCToronto #torontohumberyachtclubfire #thycfire

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https://t.co/rANPIFF2yW @ONheritage @heritagetoronto

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The High Park Tragedy - cop kills teen. Video trailer featuring one story from my book, The Gaol Carpenter's Diary.
@JohnLorinc
@Spacing @BobGeorgiouTO

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Up close and person with Toronto Mike'd. https://t.co/bItPQEhaKp Talking mostly about the Humber River and my book, Riverstoryz https://t.co/zhazIXUItR

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Bob is awesome. Such an extensive amount of knowledge on Toronto history. https://t.co/zwEBX1Do17

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I'll be speaking to historical fiction readers and fans of true crime from old Toronto @heritageyork this Thursday. Breaking down fact and fiction in the book, "The Gaol Carpenter's Diary." #gaolcarpenter @SpacingStore

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What a week! My Nov. 30 book launch at Humbercrest UC brought a nice crowd - old friends and new readers. Also spoke at @SwanseaTownHall + @WTJHS . Dropped a copy for review @Spacing, got a great pizza @GA . Get your copy at https://t.co/Z8z1mw3qeh https://t.co/xQZwz4cyCx

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Speaking about my historical novel "The Gaol Carpenter’s Diary" tonight at the beautiful Annette Library with @WTJHS. Excited to be back, and to share the real 19th-century Toronto crimes that inspired the story! @heritagetoronto @JohnLorinc @can_arch @MuseOntArch @Spacing

[Chris Higgins @tochrishiggins]

Speaking about my historical novel "The Gaol Carpenter’s Diary" tonight at the beautiful Annette Library with @WTJHS. Excited to be back, and to share the real 19th-century Toronto crimes that inspired the story! @heritagetoronto @JohnLorinc @can_arch @MuseOntArch @Spacing

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@HayesTSN @odognine2 @TSNBryanHayes @dfeschuk @odognine2 @dfeschuk Scott Young wrote a great article about the up and down life of Harvey Busher Jackson, "A Conversation With The Busher" Maybe not for o dog though.

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@odognine2 @TSNBryanHayes @dfeschuk Scott Young wrote a great article about the mixed life of Harvey Busher Jackson. You guys should check it out. Maybe not o dog though.

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Big thanks to @johnlorinc for introducing me to the Ward neighbourhood through his books. I shared this at the launch for "The Gaol Carpenter's Diary." Keeping @heritagetoronto alive! #gaolcarpenter https://t.co/kyRfeLdHUN

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The book launch is one week away. The Gaol Carpenter’s Diary is a new historical novel by Toronto writer Chris Higgins. https://t.co/M1ipOJakmD

Book Launch: November 30, 2025 2pm – Humbercrest United Church, Toronto

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The book launch for my debut novel, The Gaol Carpenter's Diary, is on November 30th at 2pm, at Humbercrest United Church. https://t.co/knhvOtvaCZ @heritagetoronto

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Youth Shot on Grenadier Pond…in 1882. I’ll be telling this and other stories at my book launch - on Sunday, November 30th at 2pm, at Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point. https://t.co/yhD4vNW4zr

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@reporterchris @BlueJays Hard to be this guy: @RealMichaelKay

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This guy Michael Kay…maybe not a good career choice: https://t.co/aafK1O373v