May 24 Weekend Notice To Readers

We return with a full complement of news and columns on Wednesday and updates to the website will be added at various times tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22).

By David Farrell

Please note the FYI team is taking a break this long weekend and returns with a full newsletter on Wednesday, May 23.

Tomorrow, we will add posts to the website, which will include an up-dated obituary for former entertainment lawyer Bernie Solomon who passed away late last week.

- Appreciatively and sincerely - David Farrell

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Just For Laughs is back in Montreal.

The long-running and influential comedy festival has announced its return for summer 2025 after a tumultuous few years.

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