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- ↑ Tony Atherton, "Television; A Guide for the week". Ottawa Citizen , May 28, 1989.
- ↑ Antonia Zerbisias, "MuchMusic 'restructuring' taking its toll". Toronto Star , November 4, 1994.
- ↑ "MuchMusic VJ leaves after 18 years". Hamilton Spectator , July 11, 2002.
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