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May 2024
2m 56s

Introducing Come by Chance

CBC
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The island of Newfoundland keeps its secrets close, shrouds them in mystery. But sometimes the fog lifts, difficult truths emerge. When two men discover they were born in the same hospital on the same day, an unbelievable secret changes everything forever.


Hosted by Luke Quinton. Seven episodes releasing Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

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