Close X
Monday, November 18, 2024
ADVT 
National

Two Lotto Max Lottery Winners From Ontario Claim $60m Each

The Canadian Press, 24 Feb, 2016 11:34 AM
    TORONTO — The largest lottery payout in one day was issued to two winners in Ontario.
     
    The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. handed out two prizes totalling $120 million in Toronto.
     
    John Henry, a grandfather from Mississauga, Ont., won a $60-million jackpot in a December draw.
     
    And Joan Patterson, a rancher from Desboro, Ont., won a $60-million jackpot in the Feb. 5 Lotto Max draw.
     
    Both winners were handed giant —cheques and expressed their disbelief at their good luck.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Greyhound Bus From Kamloops To Prince George Crashes, Sends 9 To Hospital, 3 Seriously Hurt

    Greyhound Bus From Kamloops To Prince George Crashes, Sends 9 To Hospital, 3 Seriously Hurt
    B.C. Emergency Health Services spokeswoman Preet Grewal says five ambulances rushed to the scene just before 8 a.m.

    Greyhound Bus From Kamloops To Prince George Crashes, Sends 9 To Hospital, 3 Seriously Hurt

    Richard Rosenthal, B.C.'s First Police Watchdog Into Officer-Involved Incidents Says He'll Leave

    Richard Rosenthal, B.C.'s First Police Watchdog Into Officer-Involved Incidents Says He'll Leave
    VICTORIA — British Columbia's first police watchdog is resigning from his post at the end of his term.

    Richard Rosenthal, B.C.'s First Police Watchdog Into Officer-Involved Incidents Says He'll Leave

    Toronto Man Held By Taliban Recovering After Ordeal: Justin Trudeau

    Toronto Man Held By Taliban Recovering After Ordeal: Justin Trudeau
    Justin Trudeau's comments about Colin Rutherford offered a hint at the condition of the man who was abruptly set free in Afghanistan earlier this week.

    Toronto Man Held By Taliban Recovering After Ordeal: Justin Trudeau

    Could Be A Better Way To Accept Applicants For Parent Sponsorship: John McCallum

    Could Be A Better Way To Accept Applicants For Parent Sponsorship: John McCallum
    Immigration Minister John McCallum says there could be a better way to accept applications for a coveted sponsorship program other than the current system

    Could Be A Better Way To Accept Applicants For Parent Sponsorship: John McCallum

    Saskatchewan Nurse Accused Of Misconduct After Complaining About Her Grandfather's Care

    Saskatchewan Nurse Accused Of Misconduct After Complaining About Her Grandfather's Care
    However, Carolyn Strom's lawyer says the actions being taken against her are a violation of free speech.

    Saskatchewan Nurse Accused Of Misconduct After Complaining About Her Grandfather's Care

    Two B.C. Byelections To Be Held Feb. 2 As Nine Candidates Jockey For Position

    Two B.C. Byelections To Be Held Feb. 2 As Nine Candidates Jockey For Position
    The byelections on Feb. 2 will be held to fill seat in Vancouver-Mount Pleasant and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain after Jenny Kwan and Doug Horne decided to run in the federal election.

    Two B.C. Byelections To Be Held Feb. 2 As Nine Candidates Jockey For Position