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How to watch Vigil for Humboldt: A CBC News Special

CBC News will have special coverage of the public vigil for the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team, live from the Humboldt arena beginning Sunday at 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CST).

Here's how to find tonight's special coverage of the vigil in response to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy

A memorial sits on the stairs leading to Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt, Sask., on Sunday, April 8. Fifteen players, officials and fans travelling with the Humboldt Broncos SJHL hockey team are dead, and many injured after their bus collided with a semi-trailer. (Liam Richards/Canadian Press)

CBC News will have special coverage of the public vigil for theHumboldt Broncos junior hockey team, live from theHumboldt, Sask., arena beginning Sunday at 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CST).

You can watch CBC'slivecoverage of the event on CBCTV, CBCNews Network, CBCnews.ca or the CBC News app. You can alsotune in on Radio One or follow along onFacebook Live, Periscope and YouTube.

The community of Humboldtwill come together with mourners from all over the countryincluding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe at a ceremony held at theElgar Petersen Arena where the Broncos play.

The deadly crash of thejunior hockey team's bus with a transport truck on Friday has claimed the lives of 15 members of the Broncos community.

The vigil will start with opening remarks from Humboldt's mayor Rob Muench.

Broncos team president Kevin Garingerwill also speak. In addition to acting as president of the team, Garinger and his family was billeting Broncos forward Conner Lukan, who died in the crash.

An "interministerial team" from among some of the 11 places of worship in town has also planned a ceremony and music.

Arena doors open to the community at 6 p.m. The town is providing overflow space at the curling rink, high school and public school, and people from out of town are welcomed at those locations.

Flags are seen at half-mast outside City Hall in Humboldt, Sask., on Sunday. The community plans a vigil in honour of those who lost their lives. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press)