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A photo of retiree, Larry Hubley of Powassan, Ont., accepting a $100,000 lottery prize after winning with Encore on the May 30, 2025, Lotto Max draw. (Supplied/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) Larry Hubley of Powassan, Ont., is $100,000 richer after a lucky $1 Encore bet paid off in a major way. The longtime lottery player matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the May 30 Lotto Max draw, turning a small wager into a six-figure windfall. Hubley has played lottery games 'since the days of Wintario,' the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said in a news release Monday. 'He enjoys a variety of games, including Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and Daily Grand,' said the provincial lottery retailer. 'He typically plays twice a week, using OLG's Quick Pick feature to make his selections and adding Encore to all his tickets.' 'I was shocked' 'I bought this ticket as part of my regular weekly routine,' Hubley said during his visit to the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to collect his winnings. 'A couple of days after the draw, I went to the store and scanned my ticket using the ticket checker. Suddenly, I saw a prize of $100,000 on the screen. I scanned my ticket again, just to be sure it was real. In that moment, I was shocked and very happy.' This is Hubley's first major lottery win and he immediately headed home to share the news with his wife. 'I showed her the validation slip, and her jaw dropped in disbelief,' he said. 'She was just as surprised and excited as I was.' Investing in the future Hubley told OLG he plans to save for the future, invest and share with family. 'Being a winner feels great!' — Larry Hubley, leaving the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, Ont. Encore, which offers 22 ways to win, can be added to most lottery games for a dollar, with draws held twice daily. More details on the game can be found on OLG's official website. The winning ticket was purchased at MacEwen on Seymour Street in North Bay. This follows the announcement of a $34 million Lotto Max winner in the region last week. Play responsibly 'OLG supports safe play and wants to keep the fun in the game,' said OLG on its website. 'That's why OLG is proud to be a leader in promoting responsible gambling with our globally recognized Playsmart program.' Playsmart offers information on gambling games. If you or someone you know is struggling with a problem, help is available.
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Beach season in Ottawa will not be extended to Labour Day: City
Swimmers at Britannia Beach on a hot summer day in Ottawa on Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Josh Marano/CTV News Ottawa) City of Ottawa staff say the city's beach season will not be extended to Labour Day. The 2025 budget included funding to extend the beach season beyond Sunday if enough staff was available. In a memo to city councillors sent on Monday, general manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services Dan Chenier said despite attempts to keep beaches open, there were not enough available lifeguards. 'Unfortunately, after exploring several options, including a shortened or modified daily schedule and a reduced number of beach sites, staff are not able to retain a sufficient number of certified waterfront lifeguards to extend the season at any of the locations,' Chenier wrote. The city must have between 55 and 60 lifeguards available to properly supervise Ottawa's beaches, Chenier says. Summer lifeguards were unable to extend their employment, Chenier said, due to the early return of classes at French school boards and the early Labour Day long weekend. Beaches will have signage to inform residents that there is no supervision after the beach season officially ends on Aug. 24. 'Appreciating that residents may still choose to go to the beach beyond the supervision season and into September, we will maintain measures at each site to promote safety around the unsupervised waterfront,' said Chenier. Beach pavilion washrooms at Mooney's, Britannia and Petrie Island will remain open until Sept. 1, operating Monday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Porta-potties will remain at these locations until October. Westboro Beach Pavilion and washrooms will be opened, closed and maintained by the National Capital Commission (NCC). Extended service at outdoor pools Some outdoor pools will have extended service into September, Chenier said. 'With the support of the additional 2025 budget funding for an extended aquatic season, Bearbrook, Crestview and Glen Cairn outdoor pools were selected to remain open until Sept. 14, with modified hours,' he wrote. The General Burns pool, which has been closed for several weeks for repairs, is expected to reopen on Sept. 9 for an extended season until Oct. 3. The Beaverbrook, Corkstown, and Katimavik pools will close Aug. 24, and the Entrance pool on Eaton Street will close Sept. 9. Wading pools that opened on June 23 closed on Sunday. The wading pools that remain open will be closed on Aug. 24. Splash pads are open until Sept. 14, and the season could be extended if hot weather persists.
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Sault firefighter sent to hospital after industrial blaze
An undated photo of a Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services patch on the sleeve of a firefighter uniform. (File photo/CTV News) Fire crews responded to an industrial fire in the west end of Sault Ste. Marie on Friday afternoon, with officials confirming the blaze was caused by mechanical failure. The Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service was called to the 500 block of Wallace Terrace shortly after 4 p.m. on August 15, where crews contained and extinguished the fire at an industrial occupancy. 'The cause of the fire was determined to be a mechanical failure,' said Aaron Gravelle, the city's public education officer, in a news release Monday. No injuries were reported among the public or staff. 'One firefighter was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons,' Gravelle said. Authorities did not provide further details about the extent of the damage or the specific industrial business affected.
