Retired construction worker wins $1 million playing lucky numbers
Jose Dourado, a retired construction worker from Bradford, Ont., recently started playing his own lottery numbers. They delivered — with a $1-million prize in Lotto 6/49.
Canada
May 10
Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win
A Thunder Bay, Ont., man's retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw late last month.
Canada
Apr 26
Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win
Dakota Jones and Kira Enders presented a bogus, taped-together scratch-off ticket to the Florida Lottery office, only to later be charged with forgery and fraud.
Crime
Apr 22
Kelowna woman ordered to pay $1M in restitution for defrauding employer
A Kelowna woman was sent to prison Wednesday and ordered to pay $1 million for defrauding her employer, according ot the BC Prosecution Service.
Crime
May 16
Split the Pot lottery exceeds $1M in sales in under 10 days
In less than two weeks, the Ontario-wide fundraiser has generated over $1 million in sales. The payout, currently over $500,000, will be divided among 13 prize winners.
Health
May 17
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud in sport betting case
The plea agreement says Mizuhara will be required to pay Ohtani restitution that could total nearly US$17 million, as well as more than $1 million to the IRS.
Sports
May 8
University of Regina announces 2024-25 budget including tuition increase
The U of R board of directors said the projected budget will be balanced, with revenues and expenditures each totaling $283.1 million.
Canada
May 2
Nearly $1M needed for Vancouver 2024 Alcohol on Beaches program: report
A city staff report says nearly $1 million in funding is needed for the 2024 pilot program that will allow drinking at select beaches in Vancouver.
Canada
May 2
Beaconsfield banking on big financial boost for new library and cultural centre
Monday, both the federal government and provincial governments announced a joint grant of $3.1 million, each ponying up about $1.5 million.
Canada
Apr 29
Canada’s most wanted list: Toronto suspect in fatal shooting at No. 1
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Toronto has topped Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted List as $1 million in total rewards is being offered for arrests of fugitives on the list.
Crime
Apr 23
Canada needs another 1.3M homes by 2030 to solve supply and demand gap: PBO
The Parliamentary Budget Officer said in a report released Thursday that it will take building a total of about 3.1 million homes to solve Canada's housing gap.
Canada
Apr 11
Peterborough YWCA’s Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser returns after 4-year hiatus
For 2009 to 2019, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes raised nearly $1 million to support victims of gender-based violence. The newly named walk returns May 24.
Health
Apr 10
$1 lottery turns into $1M win for Ontario man who forgot ticket ‘for almost a year’
A Barrie, Ont. man who thought he won $1,000 was happily surprised to find a few extra zeros at the end of his winning ticket when he found out he won $1 million.
Canada
Apr 9
Think you’re the best at Candy Crush? Prove it to win $1M tournament prize
In the end, the top 10 players who crush the competition (and the most candies) will be invited to battle it out at the live final hosted in Los Angeles.
Trending
Mar 19
Suspended ArriveCan IT consultant selling second Ottawa office condo
Global News has learned that the second property put up for sale by Coradix Technology Consulting Ltd. at 222 Somerset St. West in Ottawa's downtown is worth almost $1 million.
Investigations
Mar 29
3 rescued from blaze in Hamilton’s east end that caused $1 million in damage, say firefighters
Hamilton Fire say the blaze broke out in a three story apartment building Thursday morning around 6:30 a.m. and spread to three all three floors before being doused.
Fire
Mar 21
Millions in federal funding going toward addressing gender-based violence in Prairies
Eleven organizations in Manitoba will receive a total of over $5.1 million for various projects preventing and addressing gender-based violence.
Canada
Mar 25
Head of Calgary-based company earns more than $20 million
The head of Calgary-based Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Canada's second-biggest railway, paid $20.1 million last year, up 38 per cent from the previous year.
Economy
Mar 25
Halifax Stanfield Airport returns to the black in 2023 with $16-million net profit
Atlantic Canada’s largest airport says it has returned to financial sustainability after recording a net profit of $16 million in 2023.
Canada
May 9
Figures show Manitoba Tories had seven-figure liabilities at end of 2023
New figures show the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives finished last year with $1.2 million in debt and other liabilities.
Politics
May 13
