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- ↑ Monica Lamb-Yorski, "Film tells story of historical climb featuring Rupert man". Prince Rupert Daily News , February 2, 2004.
- ↑ "Film on Vancouver street life wins at Whistler". The Globe and Mail , December 10, 2003.
