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Be Part of the Opening Act – The $5,000 Early Bird Draw Awaits!

VANCOUVER, BC, October 10, 2025 — Vancouver Opera’s FALL LOTTERY is back – and so is your chance to take home $50,000 in cash! The Early Bird Draw takes place October 16 for $5,000 and the Grand Prize Draw takes place November 13 for $45,000, so don’t wait to get your tickets.

Whether you grab 1 for $40, 3 for $99, 7 for $196, or 11 for $297, every ticket gives you a shot at winning and helps bring powerful opera performances and education programs to communities across BC.

Why Play?
Because your support helps fund Vancouver Opera’s acclaimed mainstage productions and life-changing education and outreach initiatives that reach people of all ages and backgrounds.

Important Dates to Know Early Bird Draw:
Mail/Phone Deadline: 5:00 PM – Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Online Deadline: 11:59 PM – Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Early Bird Prize Draw: October 16, 2025 – Win $5,000 CASH!

Important Dates to Know Main Draw:

Mail/Phone Deadline: 5:00 PM – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Online Deadline: 11:59 PM – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Early Bird Prize Draw: November 13, 2025 – Win $45,000 CASH!

Winner must consent to a photo for future marketing use before claiming the prize. Open to BC residents 19+.

As part of the prize claim process, Vancouver Opera requires a photo of the winner to be used for future marketing purposes. A written consent form will be provided and must be returned prior to receiving the prize.

BC Gaming Event License #164775

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON

ALBERTA, October 10, 2025 — The Final Deadline for the Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery is only 1 week away.

By 11:59pm on Thursday, October 16, your chance to win from a $3.6 million prize pool – including Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery’s LARGEST cash prize option ever of $2.25 million will be gone!

Don’t wait — every ticket you buy increases your chances!

YOU’VE GOT BIG CHOICES TO MAKE.

In just a few days, one ticket holder will be named the Grand Prize winner — and it could be you!

Will you choose:

The $2.8 million Calgary Dream Villa which offers over 3,100 sq. ft. — every detail designed for a life of style and comfort
OR
a $1.25 million custom home from Kimberley Homes in Edmonton plus $1.25 million in cash
OR
Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery’s LARGEST cash prize option ever, $2.25 million cash?

By Thursday night, the door will close. Get your tickets now and start thinking about what your decision will be!

JACKPOT IS ALREADY OVER $1,402,600

The Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery 50/50 jackpot is already over $1,402,600 and is still growing.

Every ticket you buy makes the jackpot even bigger and gives you another chance to take half of it home.

Don’t miss your chance to win big before the Final Deadline on October 16!

Prizes may not be exactly as shown. Prize values include GST
For full rules & regulations, please visit HERE. For further information, please call 1.877.783.7403.

Lottery licence numbers: Main 737386. 50/50 737388, Win Daily Cash 737387

Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery 2025
P.O. Box 340 Station “M”
Calgary, AB T2P 2H9

HURRY! THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS TONIGHT!

TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 10, 2025 — A Range Rover Autobiography could be yours. Get your tickets now.

There’s only hours left until the Early Bird Deadline! Get your tickets by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT for a chance to win a stunning 2025 Range Rover Autobiography or walk away with $215,000 CASH.

This isn’t just any SUV. This is top-of-the-line comfort, design, and performance. Featuring pure luxury at every turn. But if the open road isn’t your style? Take the cash and create your own dream.

Plus, every ticket also enters you to win 10 Grand Prizes, including a top prize of $1 Million and over 55,000 prizes in total!

With over 95% of tickets sold, you won’t want to miss out. Get your tickets now at sickkidslottery.ca.

Or call 1-866-749-KIDS (5437)

Make Sure To Add 50/50 And Cash Calendar Tickets To Your Order

Your SickKids Lottery ticket is just the beginning. Add tickets to the 50/50 Draw for a growing jackpot – winner takes home over $865,000! And with the Cash Calendar, you’re in for a full month of Daily and Weekly Prizes this November. More ways to win. More ways to support SickKids.

Add them at checkout or visit sickkidslottery.ca for details.

Help SickKids Transform Child Healthcare.

SickKids cares for kids with the most complex and hard-to-cure illnesses. Your ticket purchase supports SickKids in their quest to provide personalized care for every child. SickKids calls this Precision Child Health – health care that’s tailored to everything that makes a patient unique, from their genetic code to their postal code. Your ticket will support the research, technology, and programs that will help SickKids heal the future for more patients across a range of conditions, from allergy to rare disease – they can’t do it without you. So, whether you play for the kids or play for the prizes, it’s a win-win!

Or call 1-866-749-KIDS (5437)

For official details and to order tickets, visit their website: www.sickkidslottery.ca.

^{◊ *}^∆ See Rules and Regulations for details. Approximate value including all taxes and freight. Prizes may not be exactly as shown. 50/50 Draw and Cash Calendar tickets must be purchased in conjunction with the SickKids Lottery.

SKL #RAF1474583, 5050 #RAF1474487 Calendar #RAF1474520. Charitable Registration #10808 4419 RR0001 / SickKids Lottery PO Box 204 North York RPO Steeles W Toronto Ontario M3J 9Z9

Final Deadline Midnight Tomorrow!

VANCOUVER, BC, Thursday, October 9, 2025 — It’s now or never – tickets are 93% SOLD!

The absolute final deadline for the 2025 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery is midnight tomorrow (October 10) – and this is your last chance to change your life with a ticket.

Become a multi-millionaire! A winner will be drawn in just a few weeks… and that winner could be you (Grand Prize draw: Friday, October 30).

Choose your dream life from 11 Grand Prize options including luxurious home packages in BC’s top locations – each worth more than $3 million.

Live in luxury in a five-bedroom South Surrey home or steps from Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver or wake up to waterfront views in West Kelowna or an oceanfront suite in Sooke. Each home package is packed with extra prizes – furnishings, vacations, groceries, vehicles, and more. Some even come with over $1 million in tax-free cash to spend however you choose!

Or win and choose $2.5 million tax-free – Dream Lottery’s biggest cash Grand Prize ever!

Every ticket supports BC Children’s Hospital, the province’s only hospital devoted exclusively to children.

Don’t wait another minute. Once the clock strikes midnight tomorrow, it’s over! Get your tickets now.

Another Way to Become a Millionaire: 50/50 PLUS OVER $2.7 MILLION

Add 50/50 and Daily Cash PLUS tickets to your Dream Lottery order for even more chances to win!

The 50/50 PLUS is now over $2.7 million – winner takes half. It’s like a second Grand Prize!

Daily Cash PLUS gives you the chance to win your share of $348,000 in all-cash prizes. Win up to $25,000.

Help Make Kids Mighty

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough.

BC Children’s is the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to children. As one of the world’s top-ranked pediatric hospitals, it leads the way in confronting many of the most pressing health challenges facing kids today—from cancer to heart disease and brain health.

They have a secret tool in this quest: an on-site Research Institute. Over 2,000 research professionals tirelessly work to understand the origins of illnesses, develop groundbreaking treatments and move closer to cures. As 70% of researchers are also health care professionals providing care in the hospital, life-changing discoveries can be brought from the laboratory bench straight to a child’s bedside faster and more efficiently.

Your support plays a pivotal role in accelerating the translation of these discoveries. And beyond propelling this work, your contribution also empowers researchers to dream even bigger. Thank you for shaping the future of children’s health care.

Get your tickets online bcchildren.com
by Phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567
or in-person at London Drugs

Tickets cost 3 for $110 / 6 for $200 / 9 for $275 / 20 for $550

• 50/50 PLUS tickets are 2 for $20 / 6 for $35 / 16 for $70 / 32 for $100

• Daily Cash PLUS tickets are 2 for $30 / 6 for $55 / 12 for $80

A ticket purchaser must purchase a BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.

In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2025 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery Rules and Regulations will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences #163840, #163841, #163626
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

Last Chance for Super Bonus

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Thursday, October 9, 2025 — Time is almost up!

The HSC Millionaire Lottery Super Bonus deadline is midnight tonight, and this is your last chance to get in for over $73,000 in prizes – with five winners drawn this month!

You could drive away in a brand-new Toyota 4Runner, enjoy a Winnipeg Jets Game Suite for 12 complete with Jets gear, cash, and travel, or take $55,000 tax-free cash. Plus, four more winners of $4,000 in Red River Co-op gift cards.

Don’t miss out – it only takes a minute to click or call for your tickets before the clock runs out!

Buy Early, Win More!

When you order by midnight, you’ll also be automatically entered in:

The all-new Grey Cup Bonus, with three pairs of tickets to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg
The Early Bird draws – worth over $215,000, with 32 winners
The Grand Prize draw with six millionaire-making options – luxury home packages in BC or Manitoba worth over $1.5 million, or $1.25 million tax-free cash

Every ticket supports Manitoba’s hospital, the Health Sciences Centre, to help provide life-saving care for people across the province. Order now at hscmillionaire.com.

Every HSC Millionaire Lottery ticket is automatically entered in hundreds of proudly Made-in-Manitoba prizes from local boutiques, resorts, sports teams, restaurants and more. See all this year’s Made-in-Manitoba prizes!

Win MORE Cash with 50/50 and Extra Cash PLUS

Win half of the unlimited 50/50 PLUS! The jackpot is already approaching $1,000,000. Plus, there are 20 extra 50/50 winners of $1,000 each.

For even more chances to win, add Extra Cash PLUS tickets to your order to get in on $170,000 in all-cash prizes. Tickets start at just $25!

Get your tickets online at hscmillionaire.com,
by phone at (204)-253-5688,
toll-free at 1 (855)-999-5688.
or in-person at London Drugs at St. Vital Centre, Red River Co-op Food Stores in Winnipeg and Selkirk, and the Co-op Main St. Pharmacy.

Tickets cost 1 for $100 / 3 for $200 / 6 for $325 / 12 for $525

• 50/50 PLUS tickets are 10 for $25 / 30 for $50 / 60 for $75 / 100 for $100
• Extra Cash PLUS tickets are 10 for $25 / 30 for $50 / 60 for $75 / 100 for $100

50/50 PLUS and Extra Cash PLUS tickets can only be purchased if a 2025 HSC Millionaire Lottery main ticket has been purchased.

License Numbers: LGCA 1822-RF-48322, LGCA 1822-RF-48503, LGCA 1822-RF-48504

$1.5 Million Jackpot, $56,000 Weekly Prize, and Only 7 Envelopes Remaining!

The energy keeps building as the jackpot exceeds $1.5 million — and the Ace of Spades remains elusive.

RUSSELL, ONTARIO, October 9, 2025 — The Kin Club of Russell’s Catch the Ace lottery has reached a new milestone this week, with the jackpot now at $1,515,000 and only 7 envelopes remaining. This week’s winner will take home an estimated $56,000 — and yet again, the Ace of Spades is still hiding.

With every draw, anticipation grows. Each week, players across Ontario watch as another envelope is opened and the jackpot climbs even higher. The suspense is now electric.

Milestone Moment for the Community

This week marks another achievement: more than $2,000,000 has been raised for local charities during this round alone. The funds continue to support health care, mental health programs, youth services, and food banks across Eastern Ontario.

“The community has really embraced Catch the Ace,” said a Kin Club member. “Every ticket sold brings us closer to another big winner — and it helps so many organizations at the same time.”

See the charities supported here.

How to Play

Every ticket purchased gives players two chances to win: the weekly prize and the growing jackpot. If the winning ticket’s chosen envelope reveals the Ace of Spades, the jackpot is claimed. With only 7 envelopes left, each draw brings the community closer to the grand finale.

Buy your tickets before Saturday at 11:59 PM ET
Watch the draw live Sunday at 3:15 PM ET on Facebook — Watch here

Buy your $10 ticket now

A Jackpot Still Waiting to Be Caught

The jackpot now exceeds $1.5 million, and this week’s winner will take home $56,000. With only 7 envelopes left, the Ace of Spades could be revealed any week now — but for the moment, it’s still hiding.

Let’s support the community and chase that Ace together!

For draw history and past winners, visit the results page: https://kinclubofrussell.ca/catch-the-ace/draw-results/

The jackpot and weekly prize amounts are estimates from the Kin Club of Russell, based on the best information available at the time of publication.

Lottery Licence RAF1405978

If you are looking for HelpDesk support for Catch the Ace issues, please email the Kin Club of Russell at [email protected]. They will respond promptly.

If you are looking for help to do with problem gambling, please contact ConnexOntario at 866-531-2600 email: click here

LAST CHANCE – Deadline Tonight!

VANCOUVER, BC, October 8, 2025 — Don’t miss out on your chance to win a new SUV or 50/50 cash prize in the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50! Hurry before it’s too late – deadline is midnight, tonight and tickets are going fast, so LET’S GET GOING! With your raffle ticket purchase you could win a brand-new Mazda CX-30 GS, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group. Buy 50/50 tickets to win even more, all while supporting the autism community in BC!

The 50/50 jackpot is OVER $76,000 and rising. Winner takes Half!
Limited bundle pricing available! Hurry, tickets are selling out!

The Annual AutismBC Raffle and 50/50 presented by Applewood Auto Group is AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event of the year. AutismBC relies on raffle ticket purchases to fund their programs and ensure the community is served with the greatest impact.

Help AutismBC change the lives of so many

Today in BC, there are approximately 70,000 autistic people – 22,500 under the age of 19 and 50,000+ adults. For 50 years, AutismBC has been a vital lifeline for the autism community in British Columbia. They have championed advocacy, built invaluable resources, and created opportunities for connection that change lives. Help AutismBC build an inclusive and supportive society today.

Buy your tickets today and make a life-changing impact!

Help contribute to an inclusive future where autistic people are supported and accepted.

Thank you for caring and Good Luck!

Get your tickets online
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101

Grand Prize and 50/50 Ticket Sale Deadline and Draw Dates:

Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:59pm
Draw date: Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00am

BC Gaming Event Licenses # 162422 and #161706
Tickets available to anyone 19+ of age or older in British Columbia.

AN ICONIC RANGE ROVER OR $215,000 COULD BE YOURS

TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 8, 2025 — Over 90% of tickets sold – get yours before they are gone.

The clock is ticking, and time is almost up. Get your SickKids Lottery tickets by the Early Bird Deadline on Friday, October 10 at MIDNIGHT, and you could win a 2025 Range Rover Autobiography or $215,000 cash.

This isn’t your average SUV. It’s a Range Rover Autobiography: a bold blend of luxury and performance. From its sleek silhouette and opulent interior to its turbocharged engine and off-road power, it delivers comfort, class, and confidence at every turn. Or, you can choose to take $215,000 cash and put it toward whatever matters most to you.

And the prizes don’t stop there. You’ll also be entered for 10 Grand Prizes, part of a lineup of over 55,000 total prizes, including Ontario’s best 1 in 2 odds of winning*. Tickets are selling fast with over 90% sold – don’t miss out!

Get your ticket now at sickkidslottery.ca.

Or call 1-866-749-KIDS (5437)

THERE’S NO LIMIT TO HOW BIG THE 50/50 JACKPOT CAN GET

Going to buy SickKids Lottery tickets? Take your shot at even more with their add-on 50/50 tickets, where you could take home over $850,000 and it continues to grow with every ticket sold.

One lucky winner takes the whole pot. Add 50/50 tickets to your order today and boost your chances to win big. Get yours now at sickkidslottery.ca.

Help SickKids Transform Child Healthcare.

Or call 1-866-749-KIDS (5437)

For official details and to order tickets, visit their website: www.sickkidslottery.ca.

SKL #RAF1474583, 5050 #RAF1474487 Calendar #RAF1474520. Charitable Registration #10808 4419 RR0001 / SickKids Lottery PO Box 204 North York RPO Steeles W Toronto Ontario M3J 9Z9

Become a Multi-Millionaire This Month!

VANCOUVER, BC, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — There are just three days left to change your life – and change the future for BC’s kids!

Get your tickets today! The absolute final deadline for the 2025 BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery is this Friday at midnight.

Don’t miss your chance to become a multi-millionaire in just a few weeks with 11 incredible dream options (Grand Prize draw: Thursday, October 30)!

Choose from luxury home packages worth over $3 million that each come with amazing extra prizes like vehicles, vacations and over $1 million cash. Or take $2.5 million tax-free cash –Dream Lottery’s biggest cash prize ever!

What Grand Prize Dream will you choose?:

South Surrey – A stunning five-bedroom Ocean Park family home with a private gym, yoga studio, and a chef’s kitchen.
Vancouver (two-home package) – Two brand-new homes near Queen Elizabeth Park: a modern garden suite and a luxury townhome.
Vancouver – A sleek West Side condo close to downtown with incredible amenities, plus $900,000 cash.
Langley – A modern, family-friendly townhome in a growing community with a rooftop patio, stylish interiors, and $1.65 million cash.
Coquitlam – A luxury townhome with resort-inspired amenities that comes with $1.35 million cash and two new vehicles.
West Kelowna – A lakefront Westrich Bay villa with private marina access, a boat, rooftop patio, and $500,000 cash.
Vernon – A golf course penthouse at Predator Ridge with views, resort-style amenities and a short drive to the lake, wineries and an international airport.
Courtenay – A resort-style home in Crown Isle’s golf community on Vancouver Island with a VW ID.Buzz and $1.14 million cash.
Sooke – A cliffside Vancouver Island oceanfront suite surrounded by nature with a sailboat, SUV, and $1.32 million cash.
Colwood – An Island townhome close to the coast and the city of Victoria with two new vehicles and $1.78 million tax-free cash.
$2.5 million cash – The biggest cash prize ever! Become a multi-millionaire this month.

Win even more cash with 50/50 PLUS and Daily Cash PLUS games. Tickets start at just $20.

Help Make Kids Mighty

Your support could be the key to the next big breakthrough.

Get your tickets online bcchildren.com
by Phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567
or in-person at London Drugs

Tickets cost 3 for $110 / 6 for $200 / 9 for $275 / 20 for $550

• 50/50 PLUS tickets are 2 for $20 / 6 for $35 / 16 for $70 / 32 for $100

• Daily Cash PLUS tickets are 2 for $30 / 6 for $55 / 12 for $80

A ticket purchaser must purchase a BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.

BC Gaming Event Licences #163840, #163841, #163626
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

Sales Close Tomorrow - Don’t Miss Out!

VANCOUVER, BC, October 7, 2025 — Hurry before it’s too late! Only ONE MORE DAY before the deadline for the AutismBC Raffle and 50/50! Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new 2025 Mazda CX-30 GS or take your chances and buy 50/50 tickets to win even more, all while supporting the autism community in BC! DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!

The 50/50 jackpot is OVER $76,000 and rising. Winner takes Half!
Tickets start at just $10 with limited bundle pricing available!

DON’T MISS OUT, SUPPORT AUTISMBC AND ENTER TO WIN A BRAND-NEW SUV OR CASH!

About AutismBC

AutismBC is British Columbia’s first and only autistic-led advocacy organization and registered charity. Their neuro-affirming non-profit organization is led by a team with diverse lived experiences as neurodivergent people and/or caregivers of neurodivergent family members. For 50 years, since 1975, AutismBC has connected autistic people, caregivers, and their allies to reliable information, pathways to support, and opportunities to build community.

Today in BC, 1 in 30 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis, and the demand for autism services continues to grow. It is estimated that over 180,000 adults and children in British Columbia are on the spectrum. AutismBC benefits the autism community in BC with information, workshops, local support from regional resource teams across the province, and programs fostering social connections of all ages.

Support the Autism Community in BC!

Thank you for caring and Good Luck!

Get your tickets online
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101

Grand Prize and 50/50 Ticket Sale Deadline and Draw Dates:

Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:59pm
Draw date: Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00am

BC Gaming Event Licenses # 162422 and #161706
Tickets available to anyone 19+ of age or older in British Columbia.

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