It's been 48 years between visits, but St. John's is once again ready to play host to the Canada Games.

Thousands of athletes, their families, and sports fans from across the country will be in the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador for the Games, which run Aug. 8-25. St. John's last played host to the summer event in 1977, 10 years after the Canada Games began in 1967.

What is it about St. John's that makes the city an ideal Canada Games host? It turns out that it's both the people and the place.

Canada Games host society CEO Karen Sherriffs said there's been a huge buy-in from locals. More than 5,400 people have signed up to volunteer for the Games as they await the arrival and opening of the Games in a tight-knit community.

"I have to say the vibe is so positive. I think I just de

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