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TOURISM ABBOTSFORD GLOBAL NEWS MORNING CONTEST RULES

THE TOURISM ABBOTSFORD GLOBAL NEWS MORNING CONTEST (THE "CONTEST") WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA ONLY AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND EVALUATED ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE CANADIAN LAW. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OF THE AGE OF MAJORITY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA OR OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. VOID IN WHOLE OR PART WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ENTRY IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONTEST RULES (THE "CONTEST RULES").

1. ELIGIBILITY.

1.1 To be eligible for this Contest, an individual must:

(a) be a legal resident of the province of Alberta;

(b) be nineteen (19) years of age or older at the time of entry; and

(c) be legally able to travel to Abbotsford, BC and have any and all necessary documentation that may be required for presentation to Canadian and/or International customs and airport personnel.

1.2 The following people are not eligible to enter the Contest:

(a) Employees of Corus Television Limited Partnership by its general partner Corus Television G.P. Inc., its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, successors and assigns (collectively "Corus");

(b) Employees of Tourism Abbotsford Society, its affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, successors and assigns (collectively, "Tourism Abbotsford", together with Corus, the "Sponsors");

(c) Any person who has been confirmed as a winner of two (2) Corus administered contests within six (6) months preceding the Contest start date indicated below; and

(d) The household members of any of the parties listed in Section (a) to (c) above.

1.3 The Sponsors shall have the right at any time to require proof of identity and/or eligibility to participate in the Contest. Failure to provide such proof may result in disqualification. All personal and other information requested by and supplied to the Sponsors for the purpose of the Contest must be truthful, complete, accurate and in no way misleading. The Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant should such an entrant at any stage supply information that does not meet these requirements.

2. CONTEST PERIOD. The Contest begins at 12:00 am Mountain Time ("MT") on March 4, 2024 and ends at 11:59 pm MT on March 10, 2024 (the "Contest Period") after which time the Contest will be closed and no further entries shall be accepted.

3. HOW TO ENTER.

3.1 There is no purchase necessary to enter the Contest. Enter using the method of entry outlined below. No entries will be accepted by any other means.

(a) To enter online, complete and submit the entry form located at http://www.Globalnews.Ca/calgary/contests (the "Contest Microsite").

3.2 Limit of one (1) entry per person during the Contest Period. In the case of multiple entries, only the first eligible entry will be considered.

3.3 All entries become the sole property of the Sponsors and will not be returned for any reason. Entries must be received no later than the end of the Contest Period. Entries will be declared invalid if they are late, illegible, incomplete, damaged, irregular, mutilated, forged, garbled or mechanically or electronically reproduced. Unless otherwise set out herein, no communication or correspondence will be exchanged with entrants except with those selected as a potential winner.

3.4 Entries received online shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the entry. For the purpose of the Contest Rules, "authorized account holder" of an e-mail address is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Any entrant may be required to provide the Sponsors with proof that they are the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with their entry.

4. PRIZE.

4.1 There is one (1) grand prize (the "Prize") available to be won by the Prize winner (the "Winner") consisting of: a trip for two (2) to Abbotsford, BC (the "Destination") which shall include:

(a) Round-trip economy airfare for the Winner and one (1) guest (the "Guest") leaving together from the same gateway, on the same itinerary, from Calgary, Alberta, to Abbotsford, BC;

(b) Two (2) nights hotel accommodation at the Sandman Hotel or such other venue to be selected by the Sponsors in their sole discretion for the Winner and Guest based on double occupancy unless otherwise indicated;

(d) Two (2) passes to the Lakeland Abbotsford Tulip Festival;

(e) A tour and wine tasting experience for two (2) at Mt.Lehman Winery;

(f) A fifty Canadian dollar (CDN$50) gift card to The Table Bistro;

(g) A fifty Canadian dollar (CDN$50) to Brodeur's Bistro;

(h) A fifty Canadian dollar (CDN$50) Uber gift card; and

(i) One (1) swag bag from Tourism Abbotsford.

4.2 The Prize has an approximate value of one thousand six hundred Canadian dollars (CDN $1,600).

4.3 Winner is not entitled to monetary difference between actual Prize value and stated approximate Prize value, if any.

4.4 Prize will be distributed within five (5) days after Winner has been successfully contacted and notified of their Prize and fulfilled the requirements set out herein.

5. PRIZE CONDITIONS.

5.1 All bookings and/or reservations are subject to availability at time of booking. Winner and their Guest must be available to participate in the Prize from April 24, 2024 through April 26, 2024. Should Winner and/or Guest be unable to participate on the dates and times designated by the Sponsors, the Prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner.

5.2 Winner and Guest will be responsible for any other expense not explicitly included in the Prize including but not limited to transportation to and from originating airport, travel and medical insurance, travel documentation, airport improvement fees, bag check fees, taxes, gratuities, telephone calls, and in-room charges. Winner may be required to present a valid major credit card upon check-in at the hotel to cover any expenses over and above the standard room charge.

5.3 In the case of event tickets, gift cards or gift certificates, the terms by which the event tickets, gift cards or gift certificates may be redeemed are governed by the applicable retailer or service provider. Corus is not responsible for administering or ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the event tickets, gift cards or gift certificates.

5.4 Guest must: (i) be nineteen (19) years of age or older in their province or territory of residence; (ii) be legally able to travel to Abbotsford, BC and have any and all necessary documentation as may be required for presentation to Canadian and/or International customs and airport personnel*; and (iii) comply with the Contest Rules and sign and return the Release (described below).

5.5 Prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be transferred, assigned, substituted or redeemed for cash, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsors. Any unused, unclaimed or declined portion of the Prize will be forfeited, have no cash value and the Sponsors shall have no obligation to provide either an alternative or value-in-kind. The Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a Prize (or any portion thereof) cannot be awarded for any reason.

6. WINNER SELECTION.

6.1 One (1) Winner shall be selected as follows:

(a) On or about March 11, 2024 in Burnaby, BC, One (1) entrant will be selected by a random draw from all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. Each entrant shall be eligible to win only one (1) Prize. The odds of being selected as a potential winner are dependent upon the number of eligible entries received the Sponsors. Before being declared a Winner, the selected entrant shall be required to correctly answer, without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited, mathematical skill-testing question to be administered during a pre-arranged telephone call or by e-mail to comply with the Contest Rules and to sign and return the Release (described below).

(b) THE SELECTED ENTRANT WILL BE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE AND/OR E-MAIL NO LATER THAN MARCH 11, 2024 AT 3:00P.M. MT AND MUST RESPOND WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS OF NOTIFICATION. Upon notification, the selected entrant must respond by telephone or e-mail (as specified in the notification) to the contact number or e-mail address provided no later than the indicated deadline set out in the Contest Rules and/or the notification. If the selected entrant does not respond accordingly, they will be disqualified and will not receive the Prize and another entrant may be selected in the Sponsors' sole discretion until such time as an entrant satisfies the terms set out herein. The Sponsors are not responsible for the failure for any reason whatsoever of a selected entrant to receive notification or for the Sponsors to receive a selected entrant's response.

(c) If, as a result of an error relating to the entry process, drawing or any other aspect of the Contest, there are more selected entrants than contemplated in these Contest Rules, there will be a random draw amongst all eligible Prize claimants after the Contest's closing date to award the correct number of Prizes.

7. RELEASE. Potential Winner and Guest will be required to execute a legal agreement and release ("Release") that confirms potential Winner's and Guest's: (i) eligibility for the Contest and compliance with these Contest Rules; (ii) acceptance of the Prize as offered; (iii) release of each of the Sponsors and each of their employees, directors, officers, suppliers, agents, sponsors, administrators, licensees, representatives, advertising, media buying and promotional agencies (collectively, the "Releasees") from any and all liability for any loss, harm, damages, cost or expense arising out of participation in the Contest, participation in any Contest-related activity or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any Prize, including but not limited to costs, injuries, losses related to personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation, or portrayal in a false light, or from any and all claims of third parties arising therefrom; and (iv) grant to the Sponsors of the unrestricted right, in the Sponsors' collective or individual discretion, to produce, reproduce, display, publish, convert, post, serve, broadcast, exhibit, distribute, adapt and otherwise use or re-use the Winner's and Guest's name, statements, image, likeness, voice and biography, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, in connection with the Contest and the promotion and exploitation thereof. The executed Release must be returned within five (5) business days of the date indicated on the accompanying letter of notification or the verification as a Winner or the selected entrant will be disqualified and the Prize forfeited.

8. INDEMNIFICATION BY ENTRANT. By entering the Contest, each entrant releases, indemnifies and holds Releasees harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to the entrant or any other person, including personal injury, exposure to the COVID-19 virus, death, or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from (a) their participation in the Contest or any Contest-related activity; (b) the acceptance, use, or misuse of any Prize; or (c) any breach of the Contest Rules. Each entrant agrees to fully indemnify the Releasees from any and all claims made by third parties relating to the entrant's participation in the Contest, without limitation.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Sponsors assume no responsibility or liability for lost, late, unintelligible/illegible, falsified, damaged, misdirected or incomplete entries, notifications, responses, replies or any Release, or for any computer, online, software, telephone, hardware or technical malfunctions that may occur, including but not limited to malfunctions that may affect the transmission or non-transmission of an entry. The Sponsors are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest. The Sponsors assume no responsibility or liability in the event that the Contest cannot be conducted as planned for any reason, including reasons beyond the control of the Sponsors, such as infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or corruption of the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest and/or the Contest Microsite.

10. CONDUCT. By participating in the Contest, each entrant is deemed to have executed and agrees to be bound by the Contest Rules, which will be posted at the Contest Microsite and made available upon request throughout the Contest Period. Each entrant further agrees to be bound by the decisions of the Sponsors , which shall be final and binding in all respects. The Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant found to be: (a) violating the Contest Rules; (b) tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Contest and/or the Contest Microsite or any related promotional website; (c) violating the terms of service, conditions of use and/or general rules or guidelines of any Corus property or service; and/or (d) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass the Sponsors or any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE CONTEST MICROSITE OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. Winner and Guest must at all times behave appropriately when taking part in the Prize and comply with the Contest Rules and any other rules or regulations in force at any other Prize-related locations. The Sponsors reserve the right to remove from any other Prize-related locations, any Winner and/or Guest who breaks such rules and/or fails to behave appropriately and to disqualify such Winner and/or Guest. Any disqualified Winner and/or Guest will forfeit any un-awarded elements of the Prize.

11. PRIVACY / USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

11.1 By entering the Contest, each entrant expressly consents to Corus, and its third-party agents and service providers, to collect, use, store, and share any personal information submitted by entrant to enter the Contest, such as name, age of majority confirmation, and contact information, as applicable, only for the purpose of implementing, administering, and fulfilling the Contest as described in these Rules, and in accordance with Corus' Privacy Policy, available at http://www.Corusent.Com/privacy-policy.

11.2 Each Winner further consents that: (a) any personal information they have provided in connection with this Contest may be shared with Tourism Abbotsford for the purpose of facilitating the delivery or fulfillment of a Prize; and (b) Corus may broadcast, publish, disseminate and otherwise use a Winner's name, city/town/village and province/territory of residence, image and/or voice in connection with any promotion and/or publicity purposes without further compensation to Winner.

11.3 No communication unrelated to the Contest, commercial or otherwise, will be sent to the entrant unless the entrant otherwise expressly agrees to receive further communications from Sponsors.

11.4 By opting-in online you consent to Corus' disclosure of your Personal Information to Tourism Abbotsford so that you may be contacted to receive updates, news & promotions from Tourism Abbotsford. Tourism Abbotsford will use the entrant's Personal Information only for identified purposes, and protect the entrant's Personal Information in a manner that is consistent with Tourism Abbotsford's Privacy Policy at: https://tourismabbotsford.Ca/privacy-policy/ .

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. All intellectual property, including but not limited to trade-marks, trade names, logos, designs, promotional materials, web pages, source code, drawings, illustrations, slogans and representations is owned by the Sponsors and/or their affiliates. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized copying or use of any copyrighted material or intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.

13. TERMINATION. The Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate the Contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the Contest, and/or the Contest Rules in any way, at any time, for any reason without prior notice.

14. LAW. These are the official Contest Rules. The Contest is subject to applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations. The Contest Rules are subject to change without notice in order to comply with any applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws or the policy of any other entity having jurisdiction over the Sponsors. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Contest Rules or the rights and obligations as between the entrant and the Sponsors in connection with the Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction's laws.

15. DISCREPANCY. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the Contest Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, including but not limited to the Contest entry form, or point of sale, television, print or online advertising, the terms and conditions of the Contest Rules shall prevail, govern and control.

16. SOCIAL MEDIA. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by any social media platforms on which the Contest may have been promoted and/or publicized. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest must be directed to Corus.

PLACES TO VISIT IN COORG

Places to visit in Coorg

Coorg is a fun place to be and one can visit all the important places in two days. Places to visit in Coorg in 2 days include Talacauvery, the origin of River Cauvery (also Kaveri). At 1276 m above sea level, at the foot of Brahmagiri Hills, Talacauvery is a revered place of pilgrimage. A long stairway takes you to the summit of Brahmagiri Hill that provides unhindered vista of the surrounding mountains and adjoining valleys. On the way back from Talacauvery, you will come across Triveni Sangam (also called as Bhagamandala). The confluence of three rivers—Kaveri, Kannike and the mythical river Sujyoti, Triveni Sangam is home to Bhagandeswara Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and his sons Subrahmanya and Ganesha along with Lord Narayana, the structure has copper-tiled roofs, decorated walls and ceilings with sculpted murals painted in vegetable dye and wooden idols.

Sightseeing in Coorg

Coorg's main point, Madikeri is also home to many interesting attractions. Places to visit in Madikeri include Omkareshwara Temple, an ancient shrine of Lord Shiva situated in the heart of Madikeri. Built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra, Omkareshwara Temple holds the legend that the king bought the Shiva Linga from Kashi and had it installed at this place. Another prominent place to visit in Madikeri is the famous Madikeri Fort. Built in the 17th century by Muddu Raja (king of Coorg), it went on to be captured by Tipu Sultan and then conquered by a Hindu king Lingarajendra Wodeyar II, before falling into the hands of the British rulers.

Destinations to explore near Coorg

If you are planning to go for a beyond city limit destination in Coorg, you must head towards Kaveri Nisargadhama. An island located 30 km from Madikeri on the Cauvery River, it is spread across 64 acres of bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak forests. A hanging bridge connects the island to the main land. The tourism department has ensured a complete entertainment package here with opportunities of boating, tree houses, elephant rides, deer feeding and trekking. Located 30 km from Coorg, Namdroling Monastery is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India. Also referred to as the Golden Temple due to its appearance, it was set up in 1963 by Tibetan monk Pema Norbu Rinpoche.

It is the largest teaching institute in the world for Nyingmapa—a lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Huge golden statues of Buddha in the prayer hall, unique Tibetan thangka paintings across the temple walls and a beautiful garden adorn the monastery complex. Places to visit in Coorg in September include the Mojo plantations and the coffee plantations. They are lush green settings blessed with some of the best routes for hiking and treks. This part of the Madikeri witnesses more rainfall than the other parts and grows cardamom extensively.

PLACES TO VISIT IN GOA

Goa beyond beachesThe place is home to some of the best beaches in the country but sightseeing in Goa is not limited to only beaches. When in Goa, explore its historical marvels such as the Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Fort Tiracol and Cabo de Rama Fort that still narrate the tales of city's rich royal past. Visit the village of Chandor to get an insight into the Goa's luxurious colonial lifestyle. These two colonial mansions here built during the 17th century feature Belgian chandeliers, Italian marble floors, Chinese porcelain and antique furniture. Also, history lovers can visit the Goa State Museum featuring an eclectic mix of artefacts from Goa's past. Among all the tourist places in Goa, Anjuna's Wednesday Flea Market and the Mapusa Friday Market are a must visit. All these are counted amongst the prominent places to visit in Goa for youngsters.

Experience adventure side of GoaFor adventure enthusiasts, Goa is no less than heaven! A range of adventure activities awaits here for all those who like their heart beat running fast. The Dona Paula bay close to Panjim is amongst the best places to practice windsurfing in the city. People who love aquatic species and wish to have a close look at them, they can go scuba diving at the famous Baga Beach. Parasailing is another popular adventure sport that many people opt for when in Goa. Oh, and also there happens catamaran sailing for those who wish to experience some Pirates of the Caribbean chills! All these are places to visit in Goa in 2 days.

Goa's nightlifeAnd how can we miss the most important feature of the city that hardly sleeps—the nightclubs and casinos! The city's vibrant nightlife is one of the major tourist attractions and people from all across the globe visit here to be a part of its night life. When in Goa, do not miss out on trying your luck at one of those casinos. Crown Casino, Deltin Jaqk and Casino Pride will surely impress you with their classy decor and lightings. For those looking for water holes in the city, Tease, Club Cubana, Tito's and Cape Town Cafe are the perfect options.

Rejuvenate your mind in Goa's best spasWhen you are done sun bathing, shopping, paragliding, clubbing and sightseeing, head to one of the famous spas of Goa, to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. The city is known for its many wellness centres that will make you feel alive once again. Zaara, Sereno, Sohum and Maya are the names of some of the prominent spas in the city. Islands, wildlife sanctuaries and spice plantations in Goa also make for excellent tourist attractions for the ones seeking out some offbeat experiences.

All these places to visit in Goa impress you with their beauty, history and popularity. The places are absolutely beautiful and are must visit. When you are done with exploring the beaches and the churches in Goa, you can just sit and relax for sometime on one of the beachside cafes or party at the high nightclubs in the area.

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