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The overarching theme of NAIG 2023 is Pjila’si – the Mi’kmaw word for “Welcome”! The event brings people from across North America and welcomes many things - the Games, new experiences, new friendships and new cultures into our home.

CTV Morning Live is giving you the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a trip for you and 3 friends to experience the North American Indigenous Games.

Grand prize includes:

Round Trip Airfare for 4 from anywhere in Canada with Air Canada* [https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home.html]
4 Night Stay at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yhzmc-halifax-marriott-harbourfront-hotel/overview/] from July 15-19
$1000 Spending Money
4 Tickets to the NAIG 2023 Opening Ceremony on July 16

Enter Below!

Learn more about the North American Indigenous Games here [https://naig2023.com/]. Culture Shared, Friends Made, Games Played and Legacy Lives.

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How natural disasters can create long-lasting trauma

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Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035

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Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives

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Overnight thunderstorms bring more flooding to Regina

Many Regina residents are having to take detours on their Friday morning commutes as overnight thunderstorms brought more heavy rain and localized flooding to various parts of the city.
Here are Saskatchewan's connections to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers will compete for the NHL’s top prize beginning this week and both teams have ties to Saskatchewan on their respective rosters.
Following outcry, Sask. government pledges $40M top-up for education budget

A month after Premier Scott Moe said more money was on the way for school divisions, Saskatchewan's education minister announced a $40 million top-up.

Winnipeg

Dry conditions prompt fire ban in Manitoba community

One Manitoba community has issued a fire ban due to the dry conditions in the area.
Manitoba PCs remain mum on Pride parade pledge

While the Manitoba NDP is committing every member to walk in one of Manitoba's pride parades during June, the governing Progressive Conservatives are unwilling to make a similar pledge.
Winnipeg among parts of Manitoba under heat warning

The mercury is rising in parts of Manitoba including Winnipeg where heat warnings have been issued.

Calgary

Boil water advisory in effect for 3 Calgary communities

Three southwest Calgary communities are under a boil water advisory due to a watermain break Thursday afternoon at a nearby construction site.
Police, dive teams at Lethbridge's Henderson Lake

Lethbridge police, along with dive teams from the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, are on scene at Henderson Lake.
Parkdale Boulevard N.W. reopened after crash

Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred in northwest Calgary on Friday.

Edmonton

'I'm sorry to bring the bad news': Mikisew Cree First Nation chief confirms cabins destroyed by wildfire

Several cabins in an Indigenous community were believed to have been burned down by a 16,000-hectare wildfire in northern Alberta on Thursday.
'All about the campfire': Campers adjust their plans with fire bans in place

Jade Najam was getting excited about camping during the May long weekend, sitting around the campfire late into the night with his family and sipping hot chocolate.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Warming up through the weekend

Temperatures will climb back into the 20s this afternoon in Edmonton.

Toronto

BREAKING
BREAKING | Charges laid after suspect allegedly threatened to shoot Toronto mayoral candidates

Police have laid charges against a suspect who allegedly threatened to shoot candidates running for mayor in Toronto.
Ontario airport to shutdown as Cadillac Fairview eyes plans to develop

An Ontario airport announced it is planning on shutting down as its landowner explores redeveloping the grounds north of Toronto.
Counterfeits, photocopies: Toronto police crack down on accessible parking permit fraud

Toronto police are cracking down on drivers misusing the accessible permits.

Ottawa

HEAT WARNING
HEAT WARNING | Record-breaking temperatures in the forecast on Friday

A heat warning and a severe thunderstorm watch are in effect for Ottawa. Relief from the hot and humid temperatures is on the way for the weekend.
Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says

As the rainbow flag flew at schools across Ottawa on Thursday, the public school board says some parents kept their children home from school due to possible Pride activities.
Increased air conditioning use likely to blame for hydro outage in Ottawa's west end, utility says

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Vancouver

Multiple 'serious assaults' on Downtown Eastside, Vancouver police say

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Vernon Adams Jr. throws 3 touchdowns as Lions win final pre-season game

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Montreal

'You don't need to show us your Grade 3 report card': Cote-Saint-Luc makes dig at Bill 96 in phone greeting

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Man arrested after hidden camera found in washroom at Gatineau, Que. elementary school

Gatineau police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to the investigation into a hidden camera discovered in the washroom at an elementary school.

Vancouver Island

Former Jamaican Olympian headlines Victoria boxing card

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Wildfire near Sayward, B.C., remains out of control, but officials say progress being made

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RCMP investigate indecent act involving 14-year-old in Langford

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Atlantic

Tantallon wildfire remains 50 per cent contained Friday morning: Halifax fire

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The Waegwoltic Club is 'gone,' Halifax fire

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'It will be a test today': Barrington wildfire grows to 21,000 hectares

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Northern Ontario

'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage

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Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, 'That '70s Show' actor faces 30 years to life

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London

One person wanted in firearms investigation

Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to two separate calls where citizens believed they heard gunshots in the 100 block of Albert Street near Talbot Street.
Thousands without power in north London

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'Ongoing weapons investigation' in southwest London

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