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UPDATE: Jackpot Almost $1.6 Million

VANCOUVER, BC, Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Win more with VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery for just an extra $25!

Add 50/50 PLUS tickets to your order for a chance to win half of a jackpot that can grow to $3 million.

The more you play, the bigger the jackpot grows. The 50/50 jackpot is almost $1.6 million and growing daily. You can win with BC’s bravest!

Daily Cash PLUS is another way to win even more cash with $375,000 in all-cash prizes — including daily winners and cash prizes up to $10,000.

Big prizes. Affordable tickets.

The VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery is BC’s most affordable mega home lottery, with tickets starting at just 4 for $85.

Hurry, tickets are already 55% sold!

Every ticket enters you for this year’s biggest-ever Grand Prize draw – plus so much more! The Grand Prize winner will choose from luxury home packages in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Okanagan worth over $2.6 million – or $2.3 million tax-free cash.

LAST CHANCE: Visit the Vancouver Grand Prize home in Oakridge! See inside this brand-new home, open Saturday + Sunday from 11am-4pm until June 7.


Order Early, Win More!

This year’s VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery has more early winners than ever! When you order tickets today, you’ll automatically be entered in the biggest-ever Summer Bonus (9 winners; worth over $92,000) and Early Bird (61 winners; worth over $170,000).

From cash and cars to travel and more – your chances to win start the moment you buy. Do it for VGH, plus you! Order tickets today.


Online at heroeslottery.com,
By phone at 604-648-4376
Or toll free at 1-866-597-4376
Or in-person at London Drugs

BC’S BEST-VALUE HOSPITAL HOME LOTTERY!

Tickets:  4 for $85 / 8 for $150 / 21 for $325 / 40 for $550
50/50 PLUS tickets: 2 for $20 / 6 for $40 / 20 for $80 / 40 for $120
Daily Cash PLUS tickets: 2 for $30 / 6 for $60 / 12 for $90

A ticket purchaser must purchase a VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.


In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences: #171825, #171820, #171822
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

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Jackpot over $180,000 - St. Paul's Foundation 50/50

VANCOUVER, BC, May 30, 2026 — The jackpot is growing, get your St. Paul’s Foundation 50/50 raffle tickets now. One lucky winner will take home half the jackpot, while the other half will go directly toward supporting patients, long-term care residents, and their families with compassionate, comforting care across BC.

A new way to play: Obie inspires engagement and connection

At Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Long-Term Care (MSJ LTC), Obie, a sensory interactive gaming projector, lights up the table and floor with colour and sound. Residents are drawn in as they reach, point, and sweep away glowing images, enjoying games designed to spark movement and fun.

With 60 games offering varying difficulty levels, Obie makes it easy for residents with different abilities, including those with moderate to severe dementia, to participate comfortably. The combination of music, lights, and motion creates an inviting environment that naturally encourages interaction, whether playing individually or with up to six residents at a time.

Staff have noticed positive results, including improved engagement, increased social interaction, and sharper cognitive engagement among the residents. “It has been a great addition to our home” notes Andrea, a Rehabilitation Assistant at MSJ LTC. “Residents enjoy the interactive games, and some are excited to show their grandchildren when they come visit.”

Your raffle purchase helps bring innovative and interactive forms of play, like Obie, to MSJ LTC and other long-term care homes across Providence.

Obie isn’t just a projector; it’s a bridge between play, connection, and everyday happiness! Buy your tickets now!

Tickets are available for purchase until June 5, 2026. The winner will be drawn on June 9, 2026. Ticket bundles are available to increase your chances of winning!

  • 3 for $10
  • 20 for $25
  • 120 for $50
  • 300 for $75(the best value and greatest chance to win)

Remember the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win!

Buy Tickets

About St. Paul’s Foundation

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support compassionate, inspired care at Providence Health Care’s 18 sites across BC, including St. Paul’s Hospital, and at Providence Living’s long-term care homes. Together, we care for tens of thousands of people each year, from newborn babies to seniors in long-term care. Learn more.

The new St. Paul’s Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus will feature state-of-the art facilities integrating clinical care with research. Located in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats, it will be one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in Canada, supported by an innovation ecosystem that will help close gaps in care, offer hope to patients in need, and realize a healthier BC. Learn more.

BC Gaming Event Licence #164253 | Know your limit, play within it. 19+

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Here’s the answer: The jackpot is $128,000 and still growing!

Vancouver, BC, May 30, 2026 — Purchase your tickets today for the One More Moment Lottery, to support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice! Give yourself the chance to win big and help us raise the jackpot higher than ever to support Canuck Place children and families! And you can buy what you’d like: for the 50/50, for the prize draw, or both, it’s up to you!

The deadline for the Weekly $1,000 Cash Prize #5 is Sunday at midnight. Buy your prize tickets for the opportunity to win one of the two remaining $1,000 cash prizes or one of the three grand prizes.

Your ticket purchases help provide exceptional care for children with serious illnesses and the families who love them across BC and the Yukon. Love wins when you play.

What will you do if you win?

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About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and the Yukon’s only pediatric palliative care provider. Over 946 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community-based care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 10 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice medical respite care and family support, pain and symptom management, a provincial 24-Hour Clinical Care Line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care.

With donors, research initiatives, the talented team, patient family partners, and over 328 volunteers, they care for children with short lives and the families who love them.

Cash Prize #5 Sales Cutoff: Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 pm, draws on Monday, June 1 at 11:00 am
Cash Prize #6 Sales Cutoff: Sunday, June 7 at 11:59 pm, draws on Monday, June 8 at 11:00 am

Ticket Sales End: Thursday, June 11 at 11:59 pm
Final Draws Date: Monday, June 15 at 11:00 am PDT

Tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age. Gaming licence #’s: 172536, 172539. Chances are 1 in 1,759,000 (number of tickets for sale) to win half the 50/50 jackpot and 1 in 860,000 (number of tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on the number of tickets sold.

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Keep the Pot Growing by Buying Tickets Today

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, May 29, 2026 — Buying tickets for the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 this year supports a historic chapter for healthcare in BC.

Royal Columbian Hospital’s new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, a 10-storey, purpose-built facility that will transform how urgent and specialized care are delivered, opens in just a few days!

 Behind the scenes, teams are testing equipment, rehearsing workflows, and preparing to move entire programs into modern spaces designed for today’s and tomorrow’s patients.

Imagine your name being called for the final draw. Past winners have taken home nearly $90,000! And on top of that, you’ll be helping Royal Columbian Hospital continue to deliver world-class care as they double capacity and expand care for patients across BC.

Help deliver the best critical care in BC.

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About Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

As BC’s leading critical care hospital, one in three British Columbians rely on Royal Columbian Hospital. We are the only hospital in BC with trauma, cardiac, neurosciences, high-risk maternity and neonatal intensive care on one site. We look after some of the most seriously ill and injured patients, and we do it with the support of donors like you.

Since 1978, donors to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation have helped fund priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at Royal Columbian Hospital. Visit rchfoundation.com for more information.

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Last Chance for Heroes Bonus

VANCOUVER, BC, Friday, May 29, 2026 — Buy sooner, win more with BC’s bravest. There are only hours left to get in for the $64,000 Heroes Bonus!

The VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery Heroes Bonus draw closes at midnight tonight.

This is your last chance to be one of seven winners of incredible prizes, including luxury travel, a hybrid Honda Civic Sport, or cash.

And the winning doesn’t stop there!

Buy now and you’ll also be automatically entered into even bigger early draws – and the lottery’s largest Grand Prize draw:

  • Summer Bonus — 9 winners of over $92,000 in prizes including luxury cruises, travel, furniture, cash, and more.
  • Early Bird — 61 winners of over $170,000 in prizes including an Around the World Cruise package.
  • Biggest-ever Grand Prize draw — luxury home packages across BC worth over $2.6 million or $2.3 million tax-free cash.

Every ticket supports VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, helping power life-saving care across BC.

When you win with BC’s bravest, we all win. Order tickets now!

NOW OPEN: Visit the Vancouver Grand Prize home in Oakridge this weekend! See inside this brand-new home, open Saturday + Sunday from 11am-4pm until June 7.


Don’t Forget 50/50 + Daily Cash PLUS Tickets

Add 50/50 PLUS tickets to your order for just $20 and get in to win half of a jackpot that could reach $3 million. It’s already over $1.4 million and growing daily!

Daily Cash PLUS tickets give you even more chances to win with 210 winners and $375,000 in all-cash prizes.

Do it for VGH, plus you!

50/50 PLUS OVER $1,400,000


Online at heroeslottery.com,
By phone at 604-648-4376
Or toll free at 1-866-597-4376
Or in-person at London Drugs

WIN BIG – AND WIN EARLY!

Tickets:  4 for $85 / 8 for $150 / 21 for $325 / 40 for $550
50/50 PLUS tickets: 2 for $20 / 6 for $40 / 20 for $80 / 40 for $120
Daily Cash PLUS tickets: 2 for $30 / 6 for $60 / 12 for $90

A ticket purchaser must purchase a VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.


In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences: #171825, #171820, #171822
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

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Your Chance at a Big Payday!

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, May 27, 2026 — Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 Lottery is officially underway, with the Grand Prize draw taking place on June 25, 2026.

One lucky winner will take home half the jackpot. What could a win like that mean for you?

More importantly, every ticket sold helps Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation support life saving care at RCH. This year, Royal Columbian Hospital will open the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower. The new 10-storey facility is designed to transform urgent and specialized care in British Columbia. Your support through the 50/50 helps fund equipment, innovation and enhanced patient care.

The earlier you buy, the more chances that you have. When you play, you’re not just entering to win, you’re investing in exceptional care for patients and families across the province.

Get your tickets today.

Buy Tickets

About Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

As BC’s leading critical care hospital, one in three British Columbians rely on Royal Columbian Hospital. We are the only hospital in BC with trauma, cardiac, neurosciences, high-risk maternity and neonatal intensive care on one site. We look after some of the most seriously ill and injured patients, and we do it with the support of donors like you.

Since 1978, donors to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation have helped fund priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at Royal Columbian Hospital. Visit rchfoundation.com for more information.

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Jackpot over $150,000 - St. Paul's Foundation 50/50

VANCOUVER, BC, May 27, 2026 — The jackpot is growing, get your St. Paul’s Foundation 50/50 raffle tickets now. One lucky winner will take home half the jackpot, while the other half will go directly toward supporting patients, long-term care residents, and their families with compassionate, comforting care across BC.

A new way to play: Obie inspires engagement and connection

At Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Long-Term Care (MSJ LTC), Obie, a sensory interactive gaming projector, lights up the table and floor with colour and sound. Residents are drawn in as they reach, point, and sweep away glowing images, enjoying games designed to spark movement and fun.

With 60 games offering varying difficulty levels, Obie makes it easy for residents with different abilities, including those with moderate to severe dementia, to participate comfortably. The combination of music, lights, and motion creates an inviting environment that naturally encourages interaction, whether playing individually or with up to six residents at a time.

Staff have noticed positive results, including improved engagement, increased social interaction, and sharper cognitive engagement among the residents. “It has been a great addition to our home” notes Andrea, a Rehabilitation Assistant at MSJ LTC. “Residents enjoy the interactive games, and some are excited to show their grandchildren when they come visit.”

Your raffle purchase helps bring innovative and interactive forms of play, like Obie, to MSJ LTC and other long-term care homes across Providence.

Obie isn’t just a projector; it’s a bridge between play, connection, and everyday happiness! Buy your tickets now!

Tickets are available for purchase until June 5, 2026. The winner will be drawn on June 9, 2026. Ticket bundles are available to increase your chances of winning!

  • 3 for $10
  • 20 for $25
  • 120 for $50
  • 300 for $75(the best value and greatest chance to win)

Remember the more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win!

Buy Tickets

About St. Paul’s Foundation

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support compassionate, inspired care at Providence Health Care’s 18 sites across BC, including St. Paul’s Hospital, and at Providence Living’s long-term care homes. Together, we care for tens of thousands of people each year, from newborn babies to seniors in long-term care. Learn more.

The new St. Paul’s Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus will feature state-of-the art facilities integrating clinical care with research. Located in Vancouver’s False Creek Flats, it will be one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in Canada, supported by an innovation ecosystem that will help close gaps in care, offer hope to patients in need, and realize a healthier BC. Learn more.

BC Gaming Event Licence #164253 | Know your limit, play within it. 19+

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Deadline Friday for $64,000 Bonus

VANCOUVER, BC, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — When the odds are stacked, BC’s bravest stand tall. You can stand with them — and win with the $64,000 Heroes Bonus.

The VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery Heroes Bonus deadline is just three days away (this Friday at midnight).

With seven winners and more ways to win, now’s the time to get your tickets!

Luxury Travel – Hybrid Vehicle – or Cash: Order today to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy & Greece, a brand-new Honda Civic Sport Hybrid, or $35,000 tax-free, plus six more travel and cash prizes.

Your tickets support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, helping fund critically needed medical equipment that leads to more accurate diagnoses, efficient surgeries, and improved access to care.

Plus, tickets support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, helping burn survivors recover every step of the way.

It’s a win-win with BC’s bravest! Tickets start at just four for $85.

Order before Friday’s deadline to be automatically entered in the Summer Bonus draws (nine winners; worth over $92,000), the Early Bird draws (61 winners; worth over $170,000) and the biggest-ever Grand Prize draw.

The Grand Prize winner will choose a home package in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan or Vancouver Island, worth over $2.6 million or the $2.3 million tax-free cash.

Win a brand-new Langley home PLUS $1 million tax-free cash! Take a tour of this luxury Grand Prize home.


Don’t Forget 50/50 + Daily Cash PLUS Tickets

Add 50/50 PLUS tickets to your order for just $20 and get in to win half of a jackpot that could reach $3 million. It’s already over $1.4 million and growing daily!

Daily Cash PLUS tickets give you even more chances to win with 210 winners and $375,000 in all-cash prizes.

Do it for VGH, plus you!

50/50 PLUS OVER $1.4 MILLION


Online at heroeslottery.com,
By phone at 604-648-4376
Or toll free at 1-866-597-4376
Or in-person at London Drugs

WIN BIG – AND WIN EARLY!

Tickets:  4 for $85 / 8 for $150 / 21 for $325 / 40 for $550
50/50 PLUS tickets: 2 for $20 / 6 for $40 / 20 for $80 / 40 for $120
Daily Cash PLUS tickets: 2 for $30 / 6 for $60 / 12 for $90

A ticket purchaser must purchase a VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.


In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences: #171825, #171820, #171822
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

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Win an Escape to Italy + Greece

VANCOUVER, BC, Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Imagine a summer that takes you across the Mediterranean — sunset views in Santorini, seaside dinners along the Greek coast, and days spent exploring Italy’s most iconic cities, from Rome to Florence to Sicily – and beyond!

The VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery $64,000 Heroes Bonus deadline is this Friday at midnight, and one winner will have the chance to make it all a reality with a one-in-a-lifetime Italy and Greece escape from Travel Best Bets worth $35,000.

Plus, you’ll receive $5,000 for spending money.

Six additional winners will have their choice of travel or cash prizes, so there are even more ways to turn travel dreams into travel plans.

And the adventures don’t stop there!

Buy tickets before Friday to also be entered into the Summer Bonus draws and Early Bird draws to win even more unforgettable prize getaways including luxury travel and a cruise around the world.  

Every ticket also enters you for this year’s biggest-ever Grand Prize draw to win your choice of home packages across BC worth over $2.6 million — or take the $2.3 million tax-free cash option and create your own dream lifestyle anywhere in the world. 

NOW OPEN: Visit the Vancouver Grand Prize home in Oakridge this weekend! See inside this brand-new home, open Saturday + Sunday from 11am-4pm until June 7.


Win with BC’s Bravest!

Firefighters face every hazard to keep their communities safe. At Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), doctors, nurses and health care teams move as one to save lives.

When the odds are stacked, BC’s bravest stand tall. You can stand with them — and win.

When you buy a VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket, you support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, the leading charity investing in health care innovation in BC.

Your ticket funds critically needed medical equipment that leads to more accurate diagnoses, efficient surgeries, and improves access to care.

Plus, each ticket supports the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, helping burn survivors recover every step of the way.

When you win with BC’s bravest, we all win.

That’s the power of VGH+ You.


Online at heroeslottery.com,
By phone at 604-648-4376
Or toll free at 1-866-597-4376
Or in-person at London Drugs

BC’S BEST-VALUE HOSPITAL HOME LOTTERY!

Tickets:  4 for $85 / 8 for $150 / 21 for $325 / 40 for $550
50/50 PLUS tickets: 2 for $20 / 6 for $40 / 20 for $80 / 40 for $120
Daily Cash PLUS tickets: 2 for $30 / 6 for $60 / 12 for $90

A ticket purchaser must purchase a VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and Daily Cash PLUS™ tickets.


In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery Rules of Play will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.

BC Gaming Event Licences: #171825, #171820, #171822
19+ TO PLAY | KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT | PROBLEM GAMBLING HELP LINE 1-888-795-6111 | GAMBLINGSUPPORTBC.CA

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Play for a chance to win three amazing grand prizes + cash!

Vancouver, BC, May 23, 2026 — Purchase your tickets today for the One More Moment Lottery to support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice! Give yourself the chance to win half the jackpot, a $1,000 cash prize, or one of three fabulous grand prizes:

  • 1 Week Memory Maker: RV Adventure Plus $2,700 Cash
  • Prince Rupert: Grizzlies and Gills Tour Plus $1,500 Cash
  • Spring into Tech Apple Watch

The deadline for the Weekly $1,000 Cash Prize #4 is Sunday at midnight. Buy your prize tickets for the opportunity to win one of the three remaining $1,000 cash prizes or one of the three grand prizes.

Your ticket purchases help provide exceptional care for children with serious illnesses and the families who love them across BC and the Yukon. Odds are you will help families in need.

Every moment is precious. Canuck Place knows that every moment is precious. The Canuck Place recreation therapy team makes the most of every moment by providing opportunities and activities for families to live a full life and make every moment count.

Don’t miss your chance at the remaining $1,000 Cash Prizes! Buy your prize tickets by Sunday!

Proudly sponsored by:

 

About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and the Yukon’s only pediatric palliative care provider. Over 946 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community-based care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 10 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice medical respite care and family support, pain and symptom management, a provincial 24-Hour Clinical Care Line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care.

With donors, research initiatives, the talented team, patient family partners, and over 328 volunteers, they care for children with short lives and the families who love them.

Cash Prize #4 Sales Cutoff: Sunday, May 24 at 11:59 pm, draws on Monday, May 25 at 11:00 am
Cash Prize #5 Sales Cutoff: Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 pm, draws on Monday, June 1 at 11:00 am
Cash Prize #6 Sales Cutoff: Sunday, June 7 at 11:59 pm, draws on Monday, June 8 at 11:00 am

Ticket Sales End: Thursday, June 11 at 11:59 pm
Final Draws Date: Monday, June 15 at 11:00 am PDT

Tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age. Gaming licence #’s: 172536, 172539. Chances are 1 in 1,759,000 (number of tickets for sale) to win half the 50/50 jackpot and 1 in 860,000 (number of tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on the number of tickets sold.

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