Weekly Newsletter – January 28 , 2026

Featuring honorarium group: The Navy League of Canada-SMB

We have a

ROLLOVER

Number Drawn

#48701

Prize amount

$11,363

Next week's

estimated prize is

$23,000

Pictured above is Rolo. Read his story below...

Good luck in next week's draw and thank you for your support!

Help Grow Our Community!

Spread the Word About the BTC

The Bay Treasure Chest is powered by community spirit — and you help make it happen every week. By inviting your friends, family, and neighbours to play, you help support 15 local non‑profit partners who strengthen our community in so many ways.

Here are some of the ways your weekly play helps support people and programs across your community:

community halls and gathering spaces,
seniors’ supports,
youth programs, theatre, and outdoor learning,
trail and environment stewardship,
community transportation,
Lions Club initiatives and local food bank support —
all while giving everyone a chance to win!

A quick share or friendly reminder can make a big impact. Together, we can keep the good things growing right here at home.

Want to help even more? Share the fun! Let others know they can play by visiting any of our retail locations or by checking where to find Bay Treasure Chests on our website.

Together, we can keep the good things growing right here at home.

Spotlight on Honorarium Group

The Navy League of Canada-St. Margaret's Bay Branch

The St. Margaret’s Bay Branch of the Navy League of Canada continues to support local youth through the Sea Cadet program, offering leadership opportunities, skills development, and meaningful community engagement.

The Sea Cadets parade every Tuesday from 6:30–9:00 pm at Tantallon Elementary School — and new members are always welcome!

Youth interested in trying the program are encouraged to drop in, meet the team, and see what the cadet experience is all about.

📧 Contact: smbnavyleague@gmail.com and follow them on Facebook.

📱 Phone: 902‑220‑5211

Many thanks to Carol Rowland and Steve Rowland (pictured above) for counting this week.

Toonie tip:

Stay Sharp(ie)!

Did you know that the ideal marker for printing your BTC number is a black ultra fine point Sharpie marker? That's the one we used for the bottom sticker in this photo. As you can see, the number is easy to read—unlike the three stickers above it.

Each chest has an ultra fine point Sharpie marker attached, so you’ll always have the right tool on hand when you’re writing your numbers.

When the computer scanner can't read a sticker, our volunteers do their very best at deciphering, but they would much rather leave the handwriting analysis to those legal dramas on TV.

Using an Ultra‑Fine Black Sharpie works best for those small yellow circles… and trust us, our volunteers will thank you!

different pens shown with writing on BTC stickers showing a sharpie at the bottom with clear writing

Thanks for playing! Good luck in the draw!

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.

Family Fun Day at the Boutilier’s Point Outdoor Rink – This Saturday!

Bundle up and head to the Boutilier’s Point Outdoor Rink on Saturday, January 31st from 1–4 p.m. for the annual Family Fun Day. Always a community favourite!

The rink has completed several upgrades this year and is ready to welcome families for an afternoon of skating, music, activities, and children’s races at 3 p.m.

Warm up with hot chocolate and snacks, and be sure to join in the raffles and 50/50 draw. With an expected turnout of about 150 community members and strong support from local partners, it’s set to be a lively winter celebration for all ages!

See you there!

The Head of St. Margaret’s Bay/Boutilier’s Point Recreation Association (HBBPRA) is part of The Bay Youth Hub - a BTC partner

Roots & Boots – March Break Camp

March 16–20 for ages 5–12 in Fall River.

Enjoy campfires, hikes, fort-building, maple syrup activities, and a visit from Elder Mike.

The cost is $350

Click here to register or for more details.

Roots & Boots Annual General Meeting

📅 Date: February 15

🕒 Time: 7:00–8:30 pm

📍 Location: 5 Miller Lane, Fall River

All community members are welcome to attend. Come connect, learn what’s ahead for the year, and share your voice!

Follow Roots and Boots Forest School on Facebook for programs and updates.

Roots and Boots Forest School is part of The Bay Youth Hub - A BTC partner.

Rolo in the snow wearing his coat with a faux fur hood

🐾 Roll Over Rolo

Our Featured Model!

Meet Rolo, a one‑year‑old dachshund who made his snowy trip from PEI to his new home in Nova Scotia — a memorable first adventure that may be why he’s one of the few dachshunds who doesn’t mind bad weather!

Rolo is full of energy and loves to chew on anything he can find, but he’s surprisingly wise about what not to chew. He enjoys lively play fights with his big brother Doug, a 12‑year‑old Dachshund/Pug who takes his puppy antics in stride. And when Rolo finally wears himself out, he settles right in for some top‑tier snuggling.

From snowy beginnings to playful days at home, Rolo brings a whole lot of joy, humour, and heart to his family — and now to the Bay Treasure Chest community.

Got a pet who’s ready for their moment in the spotlight?

We’d love to feature them!

Please send a rollover picture, a standing or sitting photo, and a few fun details to info@baytreasurechest.ca.

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.