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but headlines right across
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, and as far away as
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Toronto
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that shows a creative and fresh approach to comedy. Young has also made several national
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and
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Brave New Waves
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Madly Off in All Directions
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'', and ''
Definitely Not The Opera
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''. In addition, he starred in his very own episode of ''
Comedy Now!
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The Comedy Network
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Winnipeg Comedy Festival
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MuchMoreMusic
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and was a regular on MuchMusic'sVideo On Trial. as well as appearing on both seasons of the Canadian version of
Match Game
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.
His writing credits include The
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, the
Genie Awards
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,
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sitcom
The Latest Buzz
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Almost Heroes
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on
Showcase
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Spun Out
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Disney XD
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and
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight
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comedy
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CDs
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: ''Everyone Loves A Smug Bastard'' and ''Food, Medicine, and A Surprising Amount of Math'', which debuted as the #1 comedy album on the Canadian iTunes charts.
Alongside
Jonny Harris
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Canadian Screen Award
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for Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series at the
5th Canadian Screen Awards
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in 2017 for the "Vanastra" episode of '' Still Standing''. With Graham Chittenden added to the writing team in subsequent seasons, the quartet has won the same award four more times to date, at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018 for "Fort McMurray", at the
7th Canadian Screen Awards
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in 2019 for "Carcross", at the
8th Canadian Screen Awards
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Tribute
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'', May 18, 2021. in 2021, they also won a
WGC Screenwriting Award
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The Globe and Mail
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