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- ↑ Brad Oswald, "Love/hate relationship lacking that vital first ingredient". Winnipeg Free Press , October 8, 2006.
- ↑ Brendan Kelly, "Oh jeez, I revolutionized Canadian television again!". National Post , October 10, 2006.
- ↑ Lee-Anne Goodman, "Spread Rumours, stars say; Critics love show, but where's the audience? 'Promote the hell out of it,' actor urges CBC". Toronto Star , November 13, 2006.
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