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Weekly Newsletter – February 11, 2026
Playing on Monday? Heads Up!
Heritage Day means many big retailers are closed, so your usual spot might not be open. Check your retailer’s holiday hours before you play to make sure your toonie gets in the draw.
Featuring honorarium group: Royal Canadian Air Cadets -The 250 Vimy Squadron.
Read about them below...
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We have a
WINNER
FREDDIE (John) HUTCHISON
Community
Upper Tantallon
Number Drawn
#27305
Prize amount
$36,415
Next week's
estimated prize is
$11,500
| | Pictured above is this week's winner with his family. From left to right - Judi, Freddie, with their daughters, Eve and Kate. | | |
Big Win in Upper Tantallon!
This week’s Bay Treasure Chest winner is Freddie, taking home an incredible $36,415 with his registered number 27305.
Freddie's been a loyal player for 4–5 years, never expecting to be the one who gets that call. Like so many in our community, he plays because he knows the proceeds go right back into supporting local non‑profit groups.
When we reached him with the good news, he was absolutely shocked—and just as absolutely thrilled. In fact, he asked if we were pulling a prank on him!
When asked what he plans to do with his winnings, he didn’t hesitate: “I’ll have to ask my wife, Judi.” Whatever the plan ends up being, we hope it brings plenty of joy.
Congratulations again, Freddie — and thank you for supporting your community through the Bay Treasure Chest!
Good luck in next week's draw
and thank you for your support!
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Introducing Our Updated Bay Treasure Chest Website!
We’re excited to share that the Bay Treasure Chest website has been refreshed to make it easier than ever for community members to find what they need. The updated site features simplified navigation, giving quick access to How to Play, Rules, Past Results, Partners, Volunteers, Scholarships, and the Honorarium Program — all in one place.
You can now easily check the current weekly draw information, explore our 15 partner organizations, and learn how nearly 200 volunteers help keep the Bay Treasure Chest running each week.
The refreshed site also makes it simpler for players and supporters to:
- Find a participating retailer to play their toonie
- Discover how partner organizations use BTC proceeds
- Learn about scholarship opportunities
- Get involved as a volunteer or honorarium group
New! Weekly Newsletters Now Posted Online
As part of making the site more helpful and transparent, we’ll now be posting each week’s newsletter directly on our website. That means players and community members can always access:
- Weekly draw updates
- Community stories
- Partner highlights
- Volunteer features
- Announcements and reminders
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Spotlight on Honorarium Group
The 250 Vimy Squadron - Royal Canadian Air Cadets
| | Cadets pictured above from the 250 Vimy Squadron. | | | |
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is a free Canadian youth program for 12–18 year-olds that has been shaping tomorrow’s leaders through mentorship, community service, skill development, and team work since 1941.
The 250 Vimy Squadron is based out of the Estabrooks Community Hall, serving the communities of St. Margaret's Bay, Tantallon, and Hammonds Plains areas of Halifax Region. Cadets train weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 pm from September through June, where they learn about leadership, community service, citizenship, survival training, drill, aviation, band, effective public speaking, fitness and other skills that help transition youth into productive and community-minded adults. In addition to the regular training, they take part in competitions and skill-building activities, and actively volunteer in the community.
There are many activities coming up before the end of the training year! There will be two opportunities for cadets to go gliding, and the 250 Vimy marksmanship team will defend their provincial title. Cadets will learn about aviation during an air skills weekend, attend drill and biathlon events, go camping, take part in an effective speaking competition, attend music training, and end with their Annual Ceremonial Review where scholarships and other awards will be announced. Some of the cadets will then head off to summer cadet training centres as either staff or participants.
It has been a year full of adventure, camaraderie, and achievement!
Squadron website.
Squadron email: 250air@cadets.gc.ca
Parents sponsoring committee email: pssc250vimy@gmail.com
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Many thanks to Terri Murray, Cadence MacMillan and Peter MacMillan
(pictured above) for counting this week.
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A Message from BLT Citizens on Patrol
Keeping Your Community Safe
BLT Citizens on Patrol (BLT CoP) plays an important role in supporting public safety across the Beechville, Lakeside, and Timberlea communities. This dedicated volunteer group collaborates closely with law enforcement, keeps a watchful eye on our neighbourhoods, and helps deter crime through their regular patrols and community engagement.
Preventing Theft From Vehicles: Simple Steps Make a Big Difference
Theft from vehicles continues to be one of the most common preventable crimes in our area. BLT CoP and local police regularly emphasize a few simple habits that greatly reduce the risk:
- Remove all valuables before leaving your vehicle.
- Avoid hiding items under seats or blankets — thieves know the tricks.
- Lock your doors and close all windows, even at home.
- Park in well‑lit, visible areas whenever possible.
- Report suspicious activity directly to RCMP or Halifax Regional Police.
These reminders reflect BLT CoP’s ongoing efforts to help residents stay aware, informed, and proactive about their own safety.
Our Honorarium Group Is Here for the Community
BLT Citizens on Patrol not only supports the Bay Treasure Chest count but also contributes to the broader well-being of the community through routine patrols and public‑safety education. Their work embodies the spirit of neighbours helping neighbours — a value at the heart of our organization.
As we continue collaborating, we’ll share more community safety updates in future newsletters.
Interested in Volunteering?
To join any Citizens on Patrol (CoP) group in Nova Scotia, including BLT CoP,
Please visit NSCOPA.ca
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Toonie Tip:
Use the regular BTC stickers and write your number right on them—taped notes just don’t stick. A clearly labelled sticker on your toonie means it gets a real shot at winning!
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Thanks for playing!
Good luck in the draw!
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Wait! Have you checked these numbers?
The numbers shown here are unregistered, and unregistered numbers cannot win.
Please check these numbers and ask your BTC-playing friends and family to take a look too. Some numbers are played week after week, with no prospect of winning. We'd like to help those players.
If you're playing one of these numbers, please email or call us at 902-222-8560.
Phone calls always go to voicemail, so please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you between Monday and Friday.
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Do you think your pet has what it takes to be a
Bay Treasure Chest rollover model?
If you have a Rollover Model you'd like to see featured in one of our newsletters, please send:
- 2 photos:
- one in the rollover position, and
- one upright or a headshot
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plus a short write‑up to: info@baytreasurechest.ca
We’d love to showcase your pet superstar!
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BTCA weekly toonie draw: AGD-100770-25
Who we are
The Bay Treasure Chest Association is a fundraising partnership of eight nonprofit community groups representing 15 volunteer organizations.
What the partners do
A variety of services, programs and projects are made possible as a result, enhancing the quality of life and the protection of the natural environment of the Bay area.
The BTCA partners also contribute to a scholarship fund, which awards scholarships to local students for post-secondary education.
Dozens of additional community groups have raised funds through the BTCA's honorarium program by helping out at a weekly count.
Visit the Bay Treasure Chest website to learn more.
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Bay Treasure Chest Association | 902-222-8560
info@baytreasurechest.ca | baytreasurechest.ca
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