Comedians
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Remembering Norm Macdonald
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It came as a shock on Sept. 14 when the world learned of the untimely passing of Norm Macdonald. He was 61 when he succumbed to the leukemia he had been fighting in secret for nine years. Norm was always a polarizing comedian — you either loved his comedic stylings or hated them. In perhaps…
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How will the comedy industry rebound after the pandemic
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It should be no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 and nation-wide lockdowns have taken a massive toll on the global entertainment industry. Movies are delayed, sports are isolating, reality television is bizarre. But no one has taken a hit quite like the comedy industry. A community so heavily relying on the feedback of a live…
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Laurier to participate in Black History Month through a series of events at Brantford and Waterloo campuses
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Wilfrid Laurier University is participating in Black History Month through a series of events on the Waterloo and Brantford campuses aimed at “recogniz[ing] historic and ongoing struggles toward racial equality and celebrat[ing] the experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians,” the press release about Black History Month said. “Laurier uses Black History Month as an opportunity…
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