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Humour from the curling hack
Whether they play for fun in small-town clubs or for glory at the winter Olympics, one thing's for certain: Canadians love curling, and they've produced some of the world's best players. Though some have called it "shuffleboard on ice," supporters say it's a game with a grand Canadian tradition of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.
Program: Assignment
Broadcast Date: Feb. 18, 1957
Commentator: Eric Nicol
Host: Maria Barrett
Duration: 4:05
Last updated: January 16, 2013
Page consulted on March 20, 2013
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