Winner of largest lottery prize ever in N.S. presented with $31-million cheque
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Winner of largest lottery prize ever in N.S. presented with $31-million cheque
Description
March 9, 2023
The lucky Nova Scotian winner of the $31-million Lotto Max jackpot, Mary McCarthy, received a giant cheque in Sydney, N.S. on Thursday, more than a month after the draw. It’s the largest lottery prize ever in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes.
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Winner of largest lottery prize ever in N.S. presented with $31-million cheque01:11 | March 9, 2023 -
NS sees spike in seniors eligible for provincial income tax refunds02:10 | August 28, 2026 -
Maritimers react to Meta’s multi-billion social media settlement.02:06 | August 27, 2026 -
HRM council considers buying sixth ferry to improve service02:13 | August 26, 2026 -
NB and NS urge businesses to buy Canadian amid new U.S. tariffs02:14 | August 24, 2026 -
Nova Scotia ACORN hosts ‘Rotten Rental Awards’ at Bayers Park Apartments01:39 | August 21, 2026 -
Wild blueberry season sees improved crop after last years drought01:41 | August 20, 2026 -
Maritime businesses watching clock anxious as trade talk deadline approaches02:06 | August 18, 2026 -
Demand for back-to-school supplies high, local non-profit says02:14 | August 17, 2026 -
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Box of cats and kittens left on side of the road in Antigonish02:12 | August 14, 2026 -
Maritime e-scooter operater says more education needed after report reveals ten youth fatalities in 202502:07 | August 13, 2026 -
Former tenants of Halifax apartment building speak out over poor living conditions02:24 | August 4, 2026 -
Halifax rental company offering prospective tenants incentive to get rid of their cars02:11 | July 29, 2026 -
New book advocates for elderly feline adoption through fundraiser for local rescues02:13 | July 29, 2026 -
Some artists who performed at ECMA awards claim they haven’t been paid01:57 | July 27, 2026 -
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Local software developer creates live emergency update app02:12 | July 27, 2026 -
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Pianocean brings unique performance to Halifax01:57 | July 17, 2026 -
Nova Scotia makes alcohol sales easier for businesses01:24 | July 15, 2026 -
Nova Scotia Power Inc. says late fees will return for first time since cyberattack02:18 | July 15, 2026 -
Halifax Transit tap-to-pay delayed02:00 | July 14, 2026 -
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Maritime restaurants dealing with rising cost of haddock01:52 | July 13, 2026 -
Unsafe sleep practices linked to 20 infant deaths over 5 years: N.B. chief coroner01:55 | July 13, 2026 -
Windsor Exchange project enters major construction phase02:16 | July 8, 2026 -
Ecology Action Centre concerned about proposed gold mining project02:21 | July 7, 2026 -
Fatal boating incidents prompt calls for water safety01:55 | July 3, 2026
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Winner of largest lottery prize ever in N.S. presented with $31-million cheque01:11 | March 9, 2023
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NS sees spike in seniors eligible for provincial income tax refunds02:10 | August 28, 2026
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Maritimers react to Meta’s multi-billion social media settlement.02:06 | August 27, 2026
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HRM council considers buying sixth ferry to improve service02:13 | August 26, 2026
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NB and NS urge businesses to buy Canadian amid new U.S. tariffs02:14 | August 24, 2026
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Nova Scotia ACORN hosts ‘Rotten Rental Awards’ at Bayers Park Apartments01:39 | August 21, 2026
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Wild blueberry season sees improved crop after last years drought01:41 | August 20, 2026
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Maritime businesses watching clock anxious as trade talk deadline approaches02:06 | August 18, 2026
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Demand for back-to-school supplies high, local non-profit says02:14 | August 17, 2026
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Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026
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Pianocean brings unique performance to Halifax01:57 | July 17, 2026
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Nova Scotia makes alcohol sales easier for businesses01:24 | July 15, 2026
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Nova Scotia Power Inc. says late fees will return for first time since cyberattack02:18 | July 15, 2026
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Unsafe sleep practices linked to 20 infant deaths over 5 years: N.B. chief coroner01:55 | July 13, 2026
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Windsor Exchange project enters major construction phase02:16 | July 8, 2026
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Ecology Action Centre concerned about proposed gold mining project02:21 | July 7, 2026
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Fatal boating incidents prompt calls for water safety01:55 | July 3, 2026
Winner of largest lottery prize ever in N.S. presented with $31-million cheque
Description
March 9, 2023
The lucky Nova Scotian winner of the $31-million Lotto Max jackpot, Mary McCarthy, received a giant cheque in Sydney, N.S. on Thursday, more than a month after the draw. It’s the largest lottery prize ever in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes.
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