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- ↑ "QT makes T.O. look hot ; Peeks into the lives and loves of gays and lesbians". Toronto Star , March 3, 2000.
- ↑ "Gays getting Queer on Citytv". Cambridge Reporter , March 4, 2000.
- ↑ "Gemini winners in weekend galas". Toronto Star , October 29, 2001.
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