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- ↑ Andrew Cruickshank, "Canadian Journalists Are Second Tier—even at TIFF". Review of Journalism , September 25, 2018.
- 1 2 Eric Veillette, "A drink with ... NOW magazine's film critic Norm Wilner". Toronto Star , February 7, 2014.
- 1 2 "Revolving Door". Broadcast Dialogue, April 21, 2022.
- ↑ Victoria Ahearn, "TIFF reveals new programmers and other 2023 festival details". Playback , April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Peter Howell, "Hello, my name is Sally: Oscar winner talks about her long career and what's next for women in Hollywood and Washington". Toronto Star , April 22, 2016.
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