Vancouver General Hospital鈥檚 Millionaire Lottery鈥檚 ticket sales and lottery brochures, featuring a South 性视界传媒 prize home, have been "severely" disrupted due to the Canada Postal strike.

Canada Post workers have been striking the last couple of weeks as negotiations for a new agreement are still ongoing. For the VGH Millionaire Lottery, the strike is presenting challenges this year, which the foundation says are putting critical funding for life-saving medical research, equipment and patient care at risk.

鈥淢ail campaigns are a crucial way for us to connect with supporters and raise awareness about the VGH Millionaire Lottery,鈥� president and CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Angela Chapman said in a press release.

The VGH Millionaire Lottery has raised over $90 Million and the postal strike has affected the foundation鈥檚 ability to reach ticket buyers, which impacts the much-needed funding of medical equipment and research, the release states.

The Grand Prize home packages, including one located in Ocean Park, are valued up to $3.3 million. The winner can also choose $2.8 million tax-free cash, the largest lottery cash prize in B.C.鈥檚 history. However, with the mail strike, sales have slowed significantly jeopardizing the Hospital Foundation鈥檚 fundraising goals.

鈥淭his is a critical time for health care in B.C.,鈥� Chapman said.

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Canada Post has warned that even after the strike has resolved, mail delivery will take some time to fully return to normal, the foundation stated, adding they are exploring additional ways to reach and engage with residents.

The final deadline to purchase tickets is midnight January 10, 2025. One can do so online at millionairelottery.com, by phone 604-602-5848 or toll-free 1-888-445-5825 or in-person at London Drugs locations.