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10th Anniversary of the Vancouver Just for Laughs (JFL) Festival

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026InterviewJFL, Just For Laughs, Nick Brazao

February 12th to February 22nd marked the tenth Anniversary of Just for Laughs in Vancouver. Most events were either sold out or near capacity. The festival brought Brent Butt, Tranna Wintour, Katherine Blanford, Ed Gamble,

Humour on Hold – Interview with Comedians from NWOS

December 30, 2024December 27, 2024InterviewEva Alexo, Faris Hytiaa, Ivan Decker, JFL, JFL2024, Just For Laughs, Moe Ismail, New Wave of Standup, Vancouver JFL Film Festival

A while back, New Wave of Standup showcased on TV’s with the CBC network and CBC Gem, while I was bogged down with interviews, announcements, and a seasonal job I’d rather not do again. So

JFL – To Hell and Back with Richard Lett in NEVER BE DONE

February 12, 2019February 5, 2020ReviewJFL, Just For Laughs, Never Be Done, Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story, Richard Lett

It’s somewhat of a cruel irony that the funniest clowns among us are also some of the saddest souls on earth. Some of the most side-splitting comedic material comes from the deepest depths of pain,misery

Exclusive – Jon Omoy Brings Tinder Mercies to JFL Film Festival

March 12, 2018March 16, 2018Exclusive, InterviewJFL, Jon Omoy, Tinder Mercies, Vancouver JFL Film Festival

I’m a huge fan of comedy and believe that every leader of every country should be required to take a workshop before taking power. Imagine for a moment that our leader did 5 minutes of

The Vancouver JFL Film Festival is Sure to Pack a Punch Line

February 26, 2018March 1, 2018InterviewHeather Wallace, JFL, Paul Ronca, Vancouver JFL Film Festival

There’s a reason why people say laughter is the best medicine. I have a theory; if you replaced guns with joke books, everybody wins. A good joke can brighten your mood and then some. Scientists

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