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- ↑ Marcy Cornblum, "Lots of roles to play". Toronto Sun , March 22, 2013.
- ↑ Andrea Nemetz, "Call Me Fitz, Seed each get 8 nods; Mr. D, This Hour also nominated for Canadian Screen Awards". Halifax Chronicle-Herald , January 14, 2014.
- ↑ Charlie Piane, "Dora Award Nominations Announced, Ceremony Held 6/28". Broadway World , June 2, 2010.
