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- ↑ Kathryn Greenaway, "A week of fun and games: Activities ranging from theatre to puppets to skiing will entertain kids on school break". Montreal Gazette , February 26, 2000.
- ↑ John Griffin, "Animated tale a treat for all ages". Montreal Gazette , February 25, 2000.
- ↑ Liam Lacey, "Maelstrom storms the Genies". The Globe and Mail , December 13, 2000.
