A winning ticket worth over $5 million was purchased in Vernon April 1. Credit: Lotto649

Winning Lotto 649 ticket bought in Vernon

VERNON – There’s a new millionaire in Vernon, and no, it’s not an April Fool’s joke.

According to BCLC, a ticket worth over $5 million was purchased in Vernon on Wednesday, April 1.

The $35 million jackpot was split between five other winners, three in Ontario and one in Quebec.

The winning numbers were 4, 7, 12, 16, 22 and 24.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Charlotte Helston

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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