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Fire Victim Wins Cottage Raffle, Aims for Family Reunion

9/7/2025

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Daniel Drouin from Alberton, P.E.I., won a cottage raffle after losing his home to a fire in July.
He bought a $50 ticket for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters draw, encouraged by his girlfriend.
About 14,000 tickets were sold, with the winner choosing between a cottage or $150,000.
Drouin thought the winning call was a prank while preparing for a performance.
He hopes the cottage will help reunite his family, currently living apart.

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Story summary

Daniel Drouin from Alberton, P.E.I., won a cottage raffle after losing his home to a fire in July.
He bought a $50 ticket for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters draw, encouraged by his girlfriend.
About 14,000 tickets were sold, with the winner choosing between a cottage or $150,000.
Drouin thought the winning call was a prank while preparing for a performance.
He hopes the cottage will help reunite his family, currently living apart.