What to watch: Highlights from CTV Morning Live

Four things to watch from CTV Morning Live Friday:

How to help

Nova Scotia has declared intimate partner violence is an epidemic. Adsum House, a shelter for women and children fleeing abusive situations, says it may take a long time for someone to recognize abuse and even longer to leave a situation. It typically it takes seven times out of 10 to leave.

Curbing sugar cravings

Sugar cravings can strike at any time, whether it’s during festive seasons, celebrations, or just a regular day. Instead of letting sugar control your choices, naturopathic doctor Joyce Johnson shares practical strategies to help curb those cravings and shows you can take steps toward reducing sugar and embracing a healthier lifestyle year-round.

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Love for lacrosse

The Halifax Thunderbirds have brought back their school day program, bringing the sport of lacrosse to the community and allowing the professional players to teach their younger audience about Canada’s sport. For the children, it’s an exciting day to meet professional athletes and learn a skill or two, and for the players it’s a way to grow the game and introduce it at the younger level.

Pre-Shrunk preview

Argyle Fine Art gallery is bringing back the Pre-Shrunk art show, with more than 400 works of art from both local and national artists. Pre-Shrunk allows artists to tell their stories on a small four-by-five-inch canvas. From art students to pros, it’s the chance to grab a special and unique work of Canadian art.