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- ↑ Andreas Wiseman, "‘The Traitors’ Host Alan Cumming Stars With Charlie Creed-Miles & Clare Coulter In Drama ‘Drive Back Home’". Deadline Hollywood , February 22, 2023.
- ↑ Heidi Ulrichsen, "Forget hockey rivalry: Sudbury’s Cinéfest 2024 showing love for North Bay". Sudbury.com , August 22, 2024.
