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- ↑ Brad Wheeler, "Not interested 'in being palatable'". The Globe and Mail , April 28, 2012.
- ↑ Susan G. Cole, "She Said Boom: The Story of Fifth Column". Now , April 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Margarita grabs audience award at Inside Out Festival". Playback , June 1, 2012.
