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- ↑ Jan Murphy, "Renewed excitement; Wrestler/actor/rocker Chris Jericho surprised, thrilled CBC bringing back his hit series". Ottawa Sun , December 26, 2017.
- ↑ "Canadian Comedy Award winners". Ottawa Citizen , September 24, 2014.
