MONTREALMONTREAL — The Montreal company that operates the “Just for Laughs” comedy festival said Tuesday it has canceled this year’s event as it seeks to avoid bankruptcy. Groupe Juste pour rire Inc.

Caption: Actor Jim Carrey poses as he arrives for the Just for Laughs awards show at the annual comedy festival in Montreal Friday. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press) When Jim Carrey was 17 years old, ...

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The organizers behind Canada’s global Just for Laughs Montréal comedy festival have canceled this year’s edition as its parent company faces bankruptcy and additional layoffs. “Unfortunately, the 2024 ...

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