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- ↑ Joel Levy, "A chat with Toronto comedian Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll". Toronto Guardian, September 3, 2020.
- ↑ "Schitt's Creek leads nominees for 2020 Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, February 18, 2020.
- ↑ Aruna Dutt, "Kim's Convenience: Surprising facts, easter eggs and stories every fan should know". CBC Comedy, January 19, 2021.
- ↑ Greg David, "Production begins on the third season of CBC Gem’s Detention Adventure". TV, eh?, July 13, 2021.
- ↑ Greg David, "22 Minutes and Samantha Bee among Canadian Comedy Award winners". TV, eh?, September 14, 2015.
