Peterborough Woman Will Go Back To School With $100,000 Scratch Ticket Win
/Leslie Coughlin of Peterborough is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with Instant Mystery Multiplier.
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A Trip For Ice Cream Ended In $58,069 Lottery Win For Retired Lakefield Farmer
/Debara (Debbie) Bullock of Lakefield is now $58,069 richer after winning a Lotto 6/49 second place prize on July 23.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Bullock, a retired farmer, is an occasional lottery player who purchases tickets sporadically.
"I went to the store for ice cream and decided to pick up a Quick Pick ticket. I stopped in at the same store a week later and discovered my win," she said. "I had my granddaughter with me and the other customers in the store were congratulating me.”
Bullock says she called her husband right away to share the news, but he didn’t believe her.
"When he realized it was true, he was really excited,” she said. “When I received my cheque, my fingers were tingling. I’ve never won money like this before.”
She shays she plans to pay some bills and purchase a new washer and dryer. She is also considering purchasing a new trailer for their camp.
“I plan to make the most out of every penny of this win.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Mac's on Mathew Street in Marmora.
PRHC Foundation 50/50 Winner Takes Home $38,370
/Laurie Vandean of Peterborough has won $38,370 in the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation Summer 50/50 Lottery, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by Luke Best.
Vandean won with with Ticket Number D-1286692.
Paul Gullo and James Alleston were the Early Bird winners, winning a combined $4,500 in the Early Bird Draws.
To date, more than $375,000 has been awarded over 8 lotteries in the past year.
Proceeds from the Lottery help fund state-of-the-art technology, fuel innovation, and bring lifesaving new services to the region.
Peterborough Woman $100,000 Richer After ENCORE Win
/Carla Guest of Peterborough matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the July 12 LOTTO MAX draw and won $100,000.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Guest say she is an occasional lottery player and she typically plays LOTTO MAX but doesn't always add ENCORE.
"This is my first big win," she said.
"It was quite the surprise," she said. "I called my husband to tell him, and he was just as shocked as me."
She plans to pay some bills and invest in her future with her win.
"I'd also like to travel and visit family. It's still entirely unbelievable. This will definitely enhance my life," said Guest.
The winning ticket was purchased at Real Canadian Superstore on Borden Avenue in Peterborough.
Peterborough Woman Hits the Jackpot And Wins $1 Million
/Jill Artibello of Peterborough is now $1 million richer after winning the LOTTO MAX draw on June 7.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Artibello, who is retired, says she has been playing the lottery since LOTTO MAX launched.
The avid sewer and crafter said she checked her tickets at home when she discovered she won big.
"I kept looking and double checking the numbers online. I just couldn't believe it," she said. "I told my sister and she said, 'Stop –you're lying!'"
Artibello plans to share her win with family.
"I will share with my sister, nieces and nephews and my good friend. I will also enjoy a more comfortable retirement and do some work around the house."
The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Charlotte Street in Peterborough.
"I'm so happy. I never dreamed I would win.”
Winner Of PRHC 50/50 Lottery Takes Home $28,272
/Heather Kane of Newcastle has won $28,272 in the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation 50/50 Lottery.
Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation.
Kane won with Ticket Number D-1380785..
The two Early Bird winners, Jacquie Slater and Michel Hill walked away with a combined $4,500 in winnings
Tickets for the ‘Summer Special’ lottery are on sale now.
The Lottery runs until Aug. 15 with the winner drawn on Aug. 16.
Tickets are available online only at prhcfoundation5050.com.
Options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40 or 750 for $75. Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.
Proceeds from the Lottery help fund state-of-the-art technology, fuel innovation, and bring lifesaving new services to Peterborough. They also help PRHC attract the best and brightest healthcare professionals. For more information, visit prhcfoundation.ca or email prhcfoundation5050@gmail.com.
Peterborough Woman Scores Big With $500,000 Lottery Win
/Sharlene Hetherton of Peterborough is $500,000 richer after winning the top prize with an Instant Mystery Multiplier.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
Sharlene, a housekeeper, says she was in disbelief when she first discovered her big win.
"I was in tears and in shock," she said. "This is a life changing experience. Dreams can come true.”
The mother of three and grandmother of eight plans to pay off some bills and invest her win.
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Prize Left Unclaimed From Peterborough
/Time is ticking for a lucky lottery winner as they have two weeks to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the June 12 Lotto 6/49 draw announced Friday.
Photo courtesy of OLG.
The winning selection was 8974336 and the winning ticket was sold in Peterborough.
Players must match the last six of the seven ENCORE numbers in exact order to win the $100,000 prize. Players have one year from the draw date to claim their prize.
The owner(s) of this ticket should fill in the back portion, sign it and contact Ontario Lottery Gaming (OLG) Customer Care at 1-800-387-0098.
OLG says players can check their tickets for winners in several ways from home:
Check the winning numbers on OLG.ca.
Use the OLG App on your mobile device. Scan the ticket barcode and wait for the message to appear on the screen.
Sign up on OLG.ca for winning numbers to be emailed to you.
Call their WIN! Line at 416-870-8946 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-866-891-8946 (outside Toronto area).
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Liz Law Wins Close To $40,000 With PRHC Foundation 50/50 Draw
/Liz Law of Warkworth won $39,905 in the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation 50/50.
Photo courtesy of PRHC.
Law won with ticket number D-2666880.
Funds raised in the PRHC Foundation’s 50/50 draw go towards purchasing new, state of the art technology at the hospital.
The next lottery starts now.
Tickets can be bought online at prhcfoundation5050.com. Buying early guarantees participants are entered into both Early Bird Draws where $2,500 cash will be awarded on June 2 and $2,000 cash on June 16.
Options include 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 160 tickets for $40 or 400 for $75. Ticket buyers must be 18 years of age or older and in the province of Ontario to play.
The Lottery runs until June 29 with the winner drawn on June 30.
Millbrook Man Wins $100,000 From Lotto 6/49 Encore Draw
/One “yes” later and Millbrook’s Jeffrey Williams became $100,000 richer by matching the last six of seven Encore numbers on the March 12 Lotto 6/49 draw.
Photo courtesy of Ontario Lottery Gaming.
