2013 OSS Program Details Released April 23, 2013 The details of the 2013 Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) were announced today by the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program.
Dinner With NDP MPPs Announced April 22, 2013 The Ontario Harness Horse Association has announced a dinner with Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Taras Natyshak.
New Hope For Hiawatha? April 20, 2013 After stating that his track was left out of the discussion for Ontario's harness racing industry, Hiawatha Horse Park owner Jim Henderson has some renewed optimism.
Update On Lakeshore Proposal April 19, 2013 It has been reported that the Ontario Racing Commission has asked officials with the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Group for more information regarding their track proposal, and that the ORC wants to work w...
Leslie On Auditor General Review April 18, 2013 "It's going to be very difficult from all the facts I have for the Auditor General to be able to support the decision of the McGuinty government."
Hiawatha Still In Limbo April 18, 2013 A handful of racing and civic officials have commented on the lack of race dates awarded to Sarnia's Hiawatha Horse Park for the 2013 racing season.
TO Executive Committee Supports WEG April 17, 2013 On Tuesday, April 16 at Toronto City Hall, Councillors voted in favour of allowing expanding gaming at Woodbine Racetrack in the form of table gaming with live dealers.
Racing's Presence At Casino Hearings April 15, 2013 On Monday, April 15, the City of Toronto's executive committee kicked off its marathon two-day hearing into the divisive casino expansion issue, which could ultimately lead to Woodbine Racetrack being...
Ontario's May Through December Dates April 12, 2013 On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its approved race dates for May through to December of 2013.
Meyers: 'I’m Trying To Be Optimistic' April 12, 2013 On Wednesday, April 11 at Mohawk Racetrack, an eight-member panel of Ontario horse-racing industry representatives gathered at the Campbellville track to discuss the future of the sector in the provin...
Horsemen Urged To Attend Rally April 11, 2013 The Central Ontario Standardbred Association is urging employees, horsepeople and community partners to join it and make their presence felt in an upcoming Toronto rally regarding the Toronto casino i...
Sudbury Deal Pending Approval? April 11, 2013 Reports indicate that a deal has been struck for live racing to continue at Sudbury Downs in 2013 after OMAFRA transition panelists Elmer Buchanan and John Snobelen met with track management on Tuesda...
