John Pinette tour cancellation includes Winnipeg date

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HAVING bronchitis isn't very funny, so John Pinette has postponed his upcoming Canadian tour.

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HAVING bronchitis isn’t very funny, so John Pinette has postponed his upcoming Canadian tour.

The American standup comedian has cancelled the tour, including a date May 5 at the Burton Cummings Theatre, due to a severe case of bronchitis and exhaustion, according to a press release.

Ticket holders are asked to retain their tickets for a new date to be announced.

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