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Hosted by Ify Chiwetelu and Trevor Dineen, [1] the show features profiles of people making things happen, whether it be unusual businesses, community projects or other endeavours.

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References

  1. Alan Small, "Comedy goes local at this year's laugh-fest: 16th annual Winnipeg Comedy Festival". Winnipeg Free Press , February 28, 2017.