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Well, they are supposed to be good with money.
A group of 26 former and current employees of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in Ottawa have won a $32.6 million Lotto Max jackpot.
The leader of the office pool, Philippe Bussière, has been organizing things for six years. He said his co-workers could barly believe their luck. " It's been a crazy weekend of talking to the group, convincing them this win was not a joke," he said in a press release. "I heard a lot of joyous screaming on the phone."
And it was a win that could have easily gone terribly wrong. While many think tax employees are obsessed with mundane details, it seems Bussière is not among them. He left the winning ticket in a mug on his desk.
When he realized his pool had the winning number he rushed back to the office to move it to a safer place.
You have to think the winners are pretty happy that the CRA doesn't collect taxes on lottery winnings. The CRA, on the other hand...
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Canada's Most Expensive Houses - February 2014
Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(01 of125)
This six-bedroom home in St. John’s, constructed over 100 years ago, boasts beautiful original features like beveled glass and “intricate” plaster work, as well as modern additions, such as “spa inspired ensuites with in-floor heated marble,” according to the listing. (credit:Kijiji.ca)
Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(02 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(03 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(04 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(05 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(06 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(07 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(08 of125)
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Newfoundland and Labrador: $1.85 million(09 of125)
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New Brunswick: $2.9 million(10 of125)
This is actually two finished houses on 235 acres of land near St-Francois, N.B., and it's definitely one of those properties that look better on the inside than the outside. Vaulted ceilings and fireplaces adorn this building, which also boasts long walks in the woods -- on the property. (credit:Realtor.ca)
New Brunswick: $2.9 million(11 of125)
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New Brunswick: $2.9 million(12 of125)
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New Brunswick: $2.9 million(13 of125)
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New Brunswick: $2.9 million(14 of125)
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New Brunswick: $2.9 million(15 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(16 of125)
A place like this in Vancouver or Toronto could easily run you a cool $10 million, but in Regina all it takes is $3.8 million (pocket money, right?). This six-bedroom, four-bath property has parking space for no fewer than six cars and has more than 6,000 square feet of living space, including some pretty breathtaking staircases and foyers, and one heck of a billiard room. (credit:Re/Max via myvisuallistings.com)
Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(17 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(18 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(19 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(20 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(21 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(22 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(23 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(24 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(25 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(26 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(27 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(28 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(29 of125)
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Saskatchewan: $3.8 million(30 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(31 of125)
This place is huge -- more than 13,000 square feet of living space in this five-bedroom, nine-bath house in Winnipeg. The house features 24-foot ceilings, a wine cellar, wet bar, media room and gym. There are also numerous terraces, an infinity spool, spa and gazebo. You could almost start a fitness club out of this place. (credit:Realtor.ca)
Manitoba: $4.75 million(32 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(33 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(34 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(35 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(36 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(37 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(38 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(39 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(40 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(41 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(42 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(43 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(44 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(45 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(46 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(47 of125)
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Manitoba: $4.75 million(48 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(49 of125)
This unique property in Ketch Harbour, N.S. has been having a hard time selling; it's made HuffPost's most expensive houses list twice before. But the property recently received a boost in the form of a feature article in Architectural Digest. The location is certainly unique; just look at the photos. There are three bedrooms and five baths in this 6,000-square-foot house. (credit:Realtor.ca)
Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(50 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(51 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(52 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(53 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(54 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(55 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(56 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(57 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(58 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(59 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(60 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(61 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(62 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(63 of125)
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Nova Scotia: $6.7 million(64 of125)
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P.E.I.: $6.95 million(65 of125)
This 13,500-square-foot house sits on the north shore of P.E.I. (Anne of Green Gables country) and boasts 11 acres of land, a custom design by "a nationally renowned American architect," six bedrooms and nine baths. (credit:Realtor.ca)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(66 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(67 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(68 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(69 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(70 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(71 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(72 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(73 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(74 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(75 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(76 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(77 of125)
P.E.I.: $6.95 million(78 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(79 of125)
This house, an Architectural Digest showpiece, sits in the foothills of the Rockies in Canmore "amid snow-tipped mountains and vast forest parkways," the realtor boasts. The property features "outdoor living rooms" to take in the scenery, a great hall with totem poles, a two-story library and no fewer than five fireplaces. There are six bedroom as well.
Alberta: $12.7 million(80 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(81 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(82 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(83 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(84 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(85 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(86 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(87 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(88 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(89 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(90 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(91 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(92 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(93 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(94 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(95 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(96 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(97 of125)
Alberta: $12.7 million(98 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(99 of125)
This is a "gated estate" featuring a main residence and three guest houses. Among its features is an integrated "whole house" sound system, a dock on Lake Memphremagog, and parking spaces for 65 cars. Yes, 65. (credit:Centris.ca)
Quebec: $25 million(100 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(101 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(102 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(103 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(104 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(105 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(106 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(107 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(108 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(109 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(110 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(111 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(112 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(113 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(114 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(115 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(116 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(117 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(118 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(119 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(120 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(121 of125)
Quebec: $25 million(122 of125)
Ontario: $25.8 million(123 of125)
The most expensive house in Ontario is on sale half-finished. This property in Toronto's ritzy Bridle Path neighbourhood features a whopping 24,000 square feet of living space on two acres of land -- quite a lot, given it's in Toronto. It has a grand ballroom with 23-foot ceilings, and two elevators. Also, seven bedrooms and 14 baths. Sadly, not many pictures of this property are available. (credit:Barry Cohen Homes)
British Columbia: $35 million(124 of125)
$35 million is a ton of money for a house, but technically, this is two houses -- both sides of this duplex are for sale together. Located in Vancouver's wealthy Shaugnessy Heights district, the property can remain as two houses or be integrated into one -- in which case it's a 12,200-square-foot house with nine bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, nine fireplaces and an elevator. Sorry, no interior shots of the property are available, but we're willing to bet it's pretty awesome. (credit:Realtor.ca)
British Columbia: $35 million(125 of125)