Canada`s First Lottery

Canada's lottery history is part of the fabric of the country

(SALEM, Ore.) -There was a lottery in Quebec from 1969, offering a prize of $125,000, and the very first draw was held in 1970. However, the first government sponsored lottery took place on the 15th of April 1974, and its creation was entirely due to the financial woes being caused by the impending Olympics.

CBC Television screened the highly anticipated first draw in April ’74, while people were throwing ‘lottery parties’ at home to celebrate the event. Nine ladies from Quebec shared the million dollar top prize,.

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Purdue Pharma`s Killer Surprise for American Children

Addicting 7 to 16 year olds to hard drugs is not a happy surprise.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) -On September 14, the FDA Advisory Committee will be holding a hearing on Purdue Pharma's new "blockbuster" opioid called Butrans. It is targeted for severe pain in children ages 7 to 16 years old.

There is not a doubt in my mind that once the FDA approves this latest killer opioid presented by Purdue Pharma, it will be off-labeled marketed as OxyContin was for all pain levels.

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The Cost of Weddings Reaches New High in the US - What it Means for Couples

The Knot 2016 Real Weddings Study surveyed nearly 13,000 US brides and grooms married in 2016

(SALEM, Ore.) -While the number of weddings may be on the decline in the US, it appears the budget is growing, as a record new high of wedding spending is set in 2017.

According to a survey done by The Knot, couples are now spending more per guest than ever before. The average price of a wedding in the US is now $35,329, despite the fact that the average number of guests has dropped.

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Trump`s Nomination of Tom Marino for Drug Czar is a Disservice to America

Rep. Marino withdrew his name back in May for the same position.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) -President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to nominate Rep. Tom Marino (R) of Pennsylvania to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy -- second time for nomination.

Marino has been a longtime supporter of the president -- so much so that Trump nominated Marino back in the spring for the same position -- drug czar.

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How Oregon Residents are Saving Money Through Coupons

Couponing has become a whole lot faster and easier on consumers

(SALEM, Ore.) -If it seems like the cost of living is increasing yet your salary isn’t keeping pace then you’re part of the many who feel the same way.

Times are tough and people are doing what they can just to get by and survive. Oregon residents seem to be taking full advantage of a simple and quick way to save money and that’s the use of coupons.

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