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CBC comedy stars reunite in Vernon for one comedic night
October 06, 2025 - 3:30 PM

The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society is set to host three of Canada’s most notable comedians. This will be their first time performing together since their early shows at The Second City in Toronto. Now, they’re together again for a national tour titled ‘A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy’, which will be making a grand stop at the arts centre on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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CBC comedy stars reunite in Vernon for one comedic night