Marty Younge

Marty Younge is a Toronto based Arts and culture writer dedicated to all things comedy from Canada and beyond. She has contributed to The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star and is a staff writer at The Interrobang.

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Rick Mercer stands tall as headliner for the Just for Laughs 40th anniversary special

Montreal’s legendary comedy festival celebrates with a star-studded return to live performances which includes appearances from Jimmy Carr, Nikki Glazer, Katherine Ryan, Caroline Rhea, Russell Peters and more.
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Forget the sweets, the real treat on The Great Canadian Baking Show is new co-host Ann Pornel

When the new season of CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show premieres on Valentine’s Day, along with the usual made-from-scratch baked savories and the years-in-the-refining decadent pastries, Canada will be served another treat: co-host Ann Pornel.
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The highs and lows of being 'Canadian famous,' according to Gavin Crawford

Gavin Crawford is “Canadian famous,” and a performer who has written his own chapter in the history of Canadian sketch comedy with unmistakable characters and impressions.
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What it takes to be first at The Second City

Sketch Comedy is an essential ingredient in everything from the mid-century sitcom to the latest viral video.
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The head and heart of Heidi Brander

For six seasons Heidi Brander has been satirizing the world of Canadian politics from the writers' room of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. As the new season approaches she has a new title to match: Head Writer.
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Jason Allen: An honest day's laugh

How a career that began at a detox centre has lead to a promising new EP from Comedy Records.