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- ↑ "Genie promises skits both dramatic, comic". The Globe and Mail , March 13, 1987.
- ↑ "Jesus of Montreal in near sweep: Vancouver actress wins a Genie award". Vancouver Sun , March 21, 1990.
- ↑ "Front line in the Film Board battle". Vancouver Sun , January 18, 1986.
- ↑ "Reaction of teens disturbs film-maker". Vancouver Sun , November 30, 1990.
- ↑ "Mothers and daughters featured at screening of two films". Bowen Island Undercurrent, February 26, 2009.
- ↑ "Film students learn art, pursue careers; Emily Carr University's internship program offers field work, course credits". Vancouver Sun , September 16, 2008.
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