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- 1 2 Mackenzie Patterson, "Fresh Water documentary spotlights Brazilian native finding refuge in Great Lakes surfing community". Streets of Toronto, July 19, 2021.
- ↑ Mary Baxter, "Why this Ontario surfer wants you to hang 10 on the Great Lakes". TVOntario, January 2, 2020.
- ↑ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada , February 15, 2022.
