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- ↑ "Saskatoon's daughter of Anarchy". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix , October 22, 2010.
- ↑ "She oughtta be in pictures". Vancouver Sun , October 7, 2000.
- ↑ "Delver delivers: Vancouver actor sparkles in three movies at Film Fest". The Province , October 4, 2000.
- ↑ Richard Ouzounian, "A supercharged stage trio; Three Toronto actors team up to star in This Is Our Youth Director Woody Harrelson helps add Hollywood sizzle". Toronto Star , September 15, 2003.
