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Group of eight from eastern Ontario and western Quebec share $1 million lotto ticket

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Adam Beauchemin

Published: January 08, 2026 at 12:39PM EST

François Philippe was one of eight people to win a $1 million prize through a Lotto Max Encore ticket. (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation)

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Climate & Environment

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