National

Quebec To Move All Lottery Ticket Sales Online To Avoid Spread Of COVID-19

The Canadian Press, 20 Mar, 2020 11:57 PM

MONTREAL - Quebec's lottery corporation says it will soon sell lottery tickets only online amid fears of the novel coronavirus.

A spokesman for Loto-Quebec said on Twitter today that it will suspend the sale of lottery products at retailers and in kiosks and disconnect its network of sales terminals as soon as possible.

This comes shortly after Premier Francois Legault asked Loto-Quebec to change its procedures for selling tickets as another measure to keep Quebecers in their homes.

Loto-Quebec spokesman Patrice Lavoie confirmed that online purchases will be the norm as soon all of its terminals have been turned off.

He also tweeted that all past purchases will remain valid.

Legault told reporters in Quebec City that the government wants to discourage people with dreams of a jackpot from heading out to the corner store.

"We've asked Loto-Quebec to review its rules. It probably will happen quickly, so they can continue to sell tickets online," he said. "But we do not want to have people leave their homes and take a risk just so they can buy a lottery ticket."

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

NDP: ‘The Math Really Adds Up Here’ And Other Things People Are Saying About The New Enhanced Care Overhaul At ICBC

“We’re excited. They’re including more categories and making sure people are fully supported.” –Justina Loh, Executive Director, Disability Alliance of B.C.

NDP: ‘The Math Really Adds Up Here’ And Other Things People Are Saying About The New Enhanced Care Overhaul At ICBC

Man, Daughter Found Dead In Ontario Park Suffered Injuries Consistent With Fall: Police

Halton regional police said the father and daughter, whose identities were not released, had gone for a hike at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area in Milton, Ont., around 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Man, Daughter Found Dead In Ontario Park Suffered Injuries Consistent With Fall: Police

Ins And Outs Of Travel Insurance Amid Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Travellers nervous about globe-trotting during the novel coronavirus outbreak may be eligible to receive a refund for cancelling their travels, say insurance experts, but it depends on the destination, their insurance policy and other factors.

Ins And Outs Of Travel Insurance Amid Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Renewed Team Will Help B.C. Build On First Year Of Climate Action

A renewed provincial council will advise government and track progress on CleanBC initiatives to reduce pollution and create new opportunities for people around the province.

Renewed Team Will Help B.C. Build On First Year Of Climate Action

Deltaport Re-Opened After Delta Police Arrest 14 Protesters

Monday morning police spoke to protesters about the injunction, and informed them that any protesters who did not leave of their own accord would soon face arrest. A liaison from the protesters indicated to police that a number of protesters intended to be arrested.

Deltaport Re-Opened After Delta Police Arrest 14 Protesters

‘Operation Double-Take’ Yields Results, Making Surrey Drivers Think Twice

Surrey RCMP is sharing encouraging results from the first three months of ‘Operation Double-Take’, a road safety initiative that was launched in partnership with Vision Zero Surrey and ICBC.