A Halifax Fire Department truck is pictured on May 25, 2024. (Caitlin Snow/Acadia Broadcasting)

Sydney man wins $1.3 million in firefighters 50/50

Jacob Moore December 20, 2024 8:09 am Last Updated on February 26, 2026 1:41 pm

A Cape Breton man became a millionaire yesterday.

Norman MacQueen from Sydney won the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 draw, which was valued at more than $1.3 million dollars.

Proceeds from the 50/50 go to fire departments across the province.

MacQueen bought his tickets from the Mira Road Volunteer Fire Department, so they get a $1000-dollar bonus.

Three others have won over a million dollars since 2022. The raffle gave away their largest pot ever last year, valued at $1.9 million.

Jacob Moore

Jacob Moore is a reporter for Acadia Broadcasting based in Halifax. He’s worked at both CBC and CTV, as well as the student newspaper at St. Thomas University. Send him any story tips at mooreja@radioabl.ca.

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