Tag: ontario
Port McNicoll Residents Celebrate $50,000 Win
Meaghan Maloney and Ryan Desjardins of Port McNicoll are celebrating after winning a WINTARIO50 prize worth $50,000 in the August 14, 2025 draw.
The couple said they’ve been playing the lottery together for about...
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage To $17.60
The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour, effective October 1, which will support over 800,000 workers. This...
Midland Resident Celebrates $50,000 Win With Wintario50
Kathie Gamna of Midland is celebrating after winning a WINTARIO50 prize worth $50,000 in the August 14, 2025 draw.
Kathie, a 70-year-old retiree, says she’s an occasional lottery player with OLG. She...
Two People Face 130 Charges In Province-Wide Distraction Theft Investigation
An investigation into distraction thefts across Ontario has resulted in two individuals facing a total of 130 charges in relation to the thefts.
In the...
Minden Resident Is $75,000 Richer
Haleigh Alessandra Bettencourt-Ferraro of Minden is $75,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT GINGERBREAD BUCKS.
The 18-year-old won an incredible prize on the very first ticket she’d ever...
Orillia Resident Wins $105,901 With Lotto 6/49
Joshua Whibley of Orillia can “find his possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $105,901.80 in the June 18, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Joshua, 38, has been a loyal lottery player...
Ontario Investing $361,460 To Support Recreation And Tourism In McKellar
Funding to develop municipal infrastructure to attract tourists and expand community programming
The Ontario government is investing $361,460 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)...
Ontario Doubling Fire Protection Grant To Protect More Firefighters
As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is increasing this year’s Fire Protection Grant funding from...
New Ontario Gardening Podcast Celebrates 30 Episodes
Plants Always Win fills the information gap for curious and ecologically conscious home gardeners in Ontario
How can Ontarians fight bylaws that prohibit native plant gardens?...
Powassan Resident Celebrates $100,000 Encore Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Larry Hubley of Powassan. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the May 30, 2025 LOTTO MAX draw to...