Birthday lottery ticket turns into $125,000 gift for Cookstown couple
Glen Emptage, of Cookstown, Ont., holds his big cheque at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, Ont. (Supplied)
A married father of one from Cookstown plans to complete some home renovations and take his family on vacation with his $125,000 lottery win.
Glen Emptage said he purchased The Big Spin instant scratch ticket at the Circle K on Yonge Street in Alliston for his wife's birthday.
"It was Christmas day when I realized I had won a Big Spin,' he said.
"I was in disbelief. It was an excellent Christmas present."
Winning the Big Spin meant a trip to the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to give the Big Spin Wheel a try with prizes ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.
Emptage said when he told his wife and daughter about the win, they didn't believe him at first, but that didn't stop his enthusiasm.
"It feels fantastic. I can't describe it."
The Big Spin instant scratch ticket costs $5 per play and has one in 3.98 overall odds of winning.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING
BREAKING Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
BREAKING
BREAKING Harvey Weinstein undergoes emergency heart surgery
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was rushed to a hospital from a New York City prison on Sunday and underwent heart surgery on Monday, his representatives said.
BREAKING
BREAKING Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney to join Liberal Party as special adviser
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will be joining the Liberal Party as a special adviser. In an official press release on Monday, the party says Carney will serve as the chair of a leader's task force on economic growth.
John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral
John and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered as loving brothers and husbands who put family above hockey and everything else at a tearful funeral held Monday, a week and a half after they died when they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey.
BREAKING
BREAKING 'Peter Nygard is a sexual predator:' Former fashion mogul sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The sentence was handed to Nygard, 83, by Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein in Toronto on Monday. Last November, a jury found Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault following a six-week trial.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, 'doing what I can to stay cancer free' after finishing chemotherapy
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is 'doing what I can to stay cancer free,' as she plans to return gradually to public life in the months ahead.
opinion
opinion Princess of Wales, after gruelling chemotherapy, offers words of hope for fellow cancer patients
Royal commentator Afua Hagan says the Princess of Wales' announcement that she's completed her course of preventative chemotherapy marks a significant milestone in her recovery from the illness discovered following abdominal surgery earlier this year, and a massive relief for the Royal Family.
Amid threat of Air Canada pilots strike, what should you do if your flight gets cancelled?
Thousands of passengers could be stranded as early as Sunday if Air Canada doesn't reach a deal with its pilots' union. Here's what you can do if labour disruptions affect your flight.
Hunt widens for man who allegedly threw scalding coffee on baby
A man wanted for allegedly throwing scalding coffee on a baby in an unprovoked attack at a park in the northern Australian state of Queensland is now the subject of an international manhunt.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
Kitchener
-
Ayr, Ont. tornado upgraded to EF2 rating
A tornado that touched down in Ayr, Ont. on Aug. 17 was initially believed to be an EF1 but researchers say that, after reviewing new evidence, they’ve upgraded it to an EF2 rating.
-
Concerns raised over man-made island in the Grand River
An island has appeared in the middle of the Grand River but it’s not a natural formation.
-
Guelph man charged after elderly cyclist dies following hit-and-run
An elderly woman has died after she was struck by a vehicle late last week, police say.
London
-
Alleged impaired driver goes wrong way on Highway 401
A 36-year-old London man is facing charges after police say after several Good Samaritans reported a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent.
-
Fatal crash being investigated in Elgin County
Around 11:05 a.m. on Sept 6, emergency services were called to the intersection of Fingal Line and Mill Road in Southwold Township for a two-vehicle crash.
-
Master bargaining begins for GM CAMI plant workers in Ingersoll
A key point in Unifor’s negotiations is the changing landscape of auto manufacturing. “Our members at CAMI are on the frontline of the EV transition in Canada,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Windsor
-
Woman found with life-threatening injuries, suspect arrested
Windsor police have arrested a suspect after a 36-year-old woman was found with life-threatening injuries in east Windsor.
-
Windsor workers rally against 'misguided' in-office work mandate
Starting today, federal workers are required to be in the office three days per week.
-
Fire crews investigating blaze at former Windsor school
Windsor fire was on scene of a blaze at a former school on Norman Road Sunday afternoon.
Northern Ontario
-
Air Canada prepares to shut down as talks with pilots union near deadlock
Air Canada is finalizing plans to suspend most of its operations, likely beginning Sunday, as talks with the pilot union are nearing an impasse over 'inflexible' wage demands, the country's largest airline said on Monday.
-
Hunt widens for man who allegedly threw scalding coffee on baby
A man wanted for allegedly throwing scalding coffee on a baby in an unprovoked attack at a park in the northern Australian state of Queensland is now the subject of an international manhunt.
-
Does the Manitoulin Island swing bridge need replacing sooner rather than later?
Another politician has added his voice to the call to have the timeline to build a new bridge in Little Current to connect Manitoulin Island to the mainland sped up.
Sault Ste. Marie
-
Northern Ont. woman accused of stealing from elderly man in a wheelchair
A 38-year-old woman from northwestern Ontario has been charged with several offences after a man in his 70s confined to a wheelchair was robbed last weekend.
-
Sudbury police continue to investigate teen's disappearance 11 years later
Wednesday marks 11 years since Sudbury teen Meagan Pilon was reported missing and police are appealing to the public again for information.
-
Musician Dany Laj returns to northern Ont. with his band
A Montreal-based power pop band with strong ties to northern Ontario is kicking off its new tour in North Bay at the end of the month followed by three other northern stops.
Ottawa
-
Quebec village preparing for 370 per cent hike in property taxes
Residents in the small Quebec village of Danford Lake may soon be priced out of their homes, as property valuations and taxes are set to skyrocket.
-
Federal employees now required to be in the office 3 days a week
As tens of thousands of public servants return to the office for a minimum of three days a week this week, public service unions continue to oppose the federal government's new hybrid work policy.
-
BREAKING
BREAKING Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney to join Liberal Party as special adviser
Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will be joining the Liberal Party as a special adviser. In an official press release on Monday, the party says Carney will serve as the chair of a leader's task force on economic growth.
Toronto
-
Teen injured after shooting in parking lot of Scarborough high school
A Grade 12 student at Scarborough's Agincourt Collegiate was rushed to a trauma centre late Monday morning after being grazed by a bullet in the head during what police are calling a 'targeted' shooting.
-
Ford says Singh is 'just blowing smoke' and won't call early federal election
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he thinks it’s unlikely national NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will trigger an early federal election after he tore up the deal keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power last week.
-
BREAKING
BREAKING 'Peter Nygard is a sexual predator:' Former fashion mogul sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The sentence was handed to Nygard, 83, by Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein in Toronto on Monday. Last November, a jury found Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault following a six-week trial.
Montreal
-
A group of teenagers struck by a driver in the Magdalen Islands
A driver struck several teenagers on the site of a high school in the Magdalen Islands on Monday afternoon following an altercation with a pedestrian.
-
Coroner issues report into 'avoidable' killings of Quebec police officer, assailant
A Quebec coroner has concluded that the deaths of a provincial police sergeant and the mentally ill man who fatally stabbed her were avoidable.
-
Child, grandfather injured after being hit by car in Montreal's east end
A five-year-old child and his 63-year-old grandfather are in hospital after being hit by a car in Montreal's east end. Pictured is the hood of the car that hit them
Atlantic
-
Elsipogtog First Nation man dead after N.B. RCMP shooting, SiRT investigating
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by RCMP in Elsipogtog First Nation, N.B.
-
Maine, U.S., man charged with second-degree murder after day-long manhunt in New Brunswick
A 47-year-old man from Maine, U.S., is facing a second-degree murder charge after police arrested him during a day-long manhunt in the Esgenoôpetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation area of New Brunswick on Friday.
-
Former Halifax taxi driver who fled Canada after sexual assault conviction extradited from Italy
A former Halifax taxi driver who fled the country after being convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger has been extradited from Italy to Canada.
Winnipeg
-
Curler Briane Harris awaiting decision of doping appeal after CAS hearing
A lawyer for Team Kerri Einarson lead Briane Harris said a decision on an appeal of the curler's provisional suspension will likely be released in October by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
-
BREAKING
BREAKING 'Peter Nygard is a sexual predator:' Former fashion mogul sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The sentence was handed to Nygard, 83, by Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein in Toronto on Monday. Last November, a jury found Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault following a six-week trial.
-
Teen passenger charged in hit-and-run that killed cyclist: WPS
A second person has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a cyclist on Wellington Crescent last June.
Calgary
-
'Blown away by your kindness': Meredith Gaudreau thanks Calgary in heartfelt eulogy
Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow, gave a sincere thank you to Calgary for the outpouring of support for her and the Gaudreau family.
-
BREAKING
BREAKING Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
-
Calgary police seek dash-cam footage after fatal Highfield Road crash
Calgary police are asking anyone who witnessed a deadly crash on Highfield Road this past weekend to come forward.
Edmonton
-
Edmonton city councillor leaving municipal politics after 11 years
A familiar face on Edmonton city council has decided the time has come to leave municipal politics after more than a decade as a councillor.
-
BREAKING
BREAKING Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
-
Oilers jerseys to feature sponsor logo for the 1st time
The Oilers announced Monday that the team's home jerseys will feature a sports betting and online gambling company's logo for home games.
Regina
-
Sask. woman defrauded social services out of $48,000 through unemployment claims, police say
Regina police say a 27-year-old woman is facing fraud and identity theft charges after she defrauded the Ministry of Social Services of nearly $48,000.
-
Location for new joint use elementary, high schools in Regina announced
The provincial government and City of Regina announced the location for future joint use elementary and high schools in the city's east end on Monday.
-
'Could have been worse': Sask. education minister responds to incident of student being lit on fire
Saskatchewan’s Education minister says the incident at a Saskatoon school where a student was set on fire is "horrible," but could have been worse.
Saskatoon
-
'Could have been worse': Sask. education minister responds to incident of student being lit on fire
Saskatchewan’s Education minister says the incident at a Saskatoon school where a student was set on fire is "horrible," but could have been worse.
-
Saskatoon police officers snooped on investigation files they had no right to access: Privacy commissioner
Three Saskatoon police officers were caught snooping on nine people’s private information from investigation records for personal reasons, according to the Saskatchewan privacy commissioner.
-
Online fundraisers launch for victims after Saskatoon student set on fire
Online fundraisers have been launched to support the victims of an incident that saw a student set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate on Thursday.
Vancouver
-
RCMP warn about alleged 'cleansing ritual' scam after B.C. sexual assault case
A young woman reported being sexually assaulted after falling prey to a "cleansing ritual" scam in B.C.'s Lower Mainland last month, according to the RCMP.
-
Woman stabbed during daylight Kelowna home invasion: RCMP
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a home invasion in Kelowna, according to authorities.
-
B.C. man serving life sentence for murder dies in prison
A convicted killer who was serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of a woman in the British Columbia Interior has died in prison.
Vancouver Island
-
B.C. man serving life sentence for murder dies in prison
A convicted killer who was serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of a woman in the British Columbia Interior has died in prison.
-
Man charged after 4 youths attacked on Galloping Goose trail in Langford, B.C.
A 32-year-old man is facing eight charges, including assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm after, after a group of young people were attacked on a popular pedestrian trail on southern Vancouver Island.
-
Dog mauled to death in B.C. yard after 3 pit bulls jump fence: police
A 12-year-old collie was killed by three pit bulls in the B.C. Interior Sunday morning, according to authorities.
