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'Non-threatening sweet Japanese lady in da haus!' Get to know comedian Yumi Nagashima

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Yumi Nagashima calls Vancouver home and has Canadian audiences rolling with laughter.

Howie Mandel, Rick Mercer and other insiders reveal secrets to making it in comedy

Here’s inspiration from comedians who have sacrificed in order to chase their dreams.

'I want people to be as excited as I am': Get to know comedian Al Val

Kinetic and compelling, Al Val is a comedian who takes the stage with a force rarely seen.

'There is power in the word no': Michaela Coel's journey from Chewing Gum to I May Destroy You

Since her first comedy series 'Chewing Gum,' the genius behind HBO's 'I May Destroy You' has learned not only whose world it is, but how to turn the world around to work for her.

I MISS YOU, LIVE AUDIENCE! Jessica Holmes looks back on her awkward pre-pandemic comedy special

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Superhero from Northern Ireland

Vancouver-based comedian's COVID comedy finds success in India

News Canada British Columbia August 2

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Kissing your parents on the lips

Juno-winning comedian Sophie Buddle makes history but says comedy remains a male dominated field

Vanja Mutabdzija Jaksic

Schitt's Creek actor helps ramp up donations for Yellowknife organizations

News Canada North July 30

'I like to come out to low expectations': Get to know comedian Jacob Samuel

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The Earth is a rhombus

Kevin McDonald on getting robbed in Hollywood, Seinfeld cameo and his Winnipeg Comedy Festival special

Vanja Mutabdzija Jaksic

Television July 29

Schitt's Creek nominated for a total of 15 Emmy Awards

Celebrate the best of Toronto Sketchfest with our live broadcast

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What's in a name?

How are P.E.I. comedians handling the pandemic? Funny you should ask.

Ask Me Anything: Comedians Alonzo Bodden & Ali Hassan

How this comedian's America's Got Talent empty theatre audition became a success

'Pretty good kid': Get to know comedian Cassie Cao

When COVID-19 shut down comedy clubs, I started doing standup in the park

Funny Stuff July 23

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Not a fan of religion

The Quarantine Chronicles embrace the strangeness of 2020

Funny Stuff July 22

Beyond Belief: DeAnne Smith hosts Winnipeg Comedy Festival special

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