Brendan Pawliw

15 hours ago | myprincegeorgenow.com | Brendan Pawliw

Justin Simporios is normally a sound sleeper who “can fall asleep anywhere” – but had a very sleepless night, after learning he won an $80-million Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9th Lotto Max draw. This is the largest lottery jackpot ever won in B.C. and is also the biggest one claimed by a single individual in Canada. “It was 10:30 p.m.,” recalled Simporios of the moment he realized he won. “I saw that someone won $80 million in Surrey.

17 hours ago | myprincegeorgenow.com | Brendan Pawliw

Housing activity in the north continues to soldier on despite the tariffs and subsequent trade war between Canada and the US. According to the BC Real Estate Association, 368 unit sales were tallied last month in our region, a 3% year-over-year spike when compared to April of 2024. Economist, Amit Sidhu told Vista Radio our region continues to be more resilient than other areas.

18 hours ago | myprincegeorgenow.com | Brendan Pawliw

A pair of BC residents could be staring down a slew of charges after 162 kilograms of illegal cannabis that was destined for a home in southeast Calgary was intercepted. Alberta Liquor, Gaming, and Cannabis (AGLC) said it’s Cannabis Enforcement Unit assisted the Calgary Police Service (CPS) to seize the drugs, which have an estimated street value of $1.5 million. Investigators believe the weed was destined to be sold online.

19 hours ago | myprincegeorgenow.com | Brendan Pawliw

Someone in Mackenzie could be BC’s next millionaire. A ticket purchased during last night’s (Wednesday) Lotto 6/49 draw is worth a million dollars. A white ball was drawn, which is connected to the winning ticket. According to the BC Lottery Corporation, it was an exact match with the numbers 08449709-04Nobody claimed the 12-million dollar Gold Ball prize. The winning numbers for the 5-million dollar classic draw were 1,8,17,18,41 and 48 with 42 as the bonus.

1 day ago | myprincegeorgenow.com | Brendan Pawliw

“They are trying to turn it into gig work to deliver parcels.”That’s from Local CUPW 812 President Nicole Chouinard as negotiations between Canada Post and the union have been put on ice, roughly one week before another possible strike. Chouinard told Vista Radio this latest pause while Canada Post puts forth another offer is disappointing. “Nobody wins if there is job action. Our members don’t win as its very mentally and emotionally, and financially hard.