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References
- ↑ Jay Scott, "Les Bons Debarras sweeps the Genies". The Globe and Mail , March 13, 1981.
- ↑ Jay Scott, "Un zoo la nuit wins 13 Genies". The Globe and Mail , March 23, 1988.
