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- ↑ "Honorary Degrees | Wilfrid Laurier University".
- ↑ Takeuchi, Craig (25 June 2007). "Bill Richardson appointed host of CBC Radio classical and opera programs". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
