Barrie

Barrie Will Not Pursue Downtown Casino

January 15, 2013

It has been reported that Barrie City Council has agreed not to proceed with any ideas of a downtown casino after public consultations on the issue found residents opposed to the idea.

PSAC 'Fights Back' Against SARP Cuts

January 11, 2013

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is putting pressure on the Liberal Government's decision to end the Slots-at-Racetracks Program, which will create devastating job losses in the horse raci...

Barrie Residents Don't Want Downtown Casino

January 08, 2013

According to a report, if public feedback in Barrie is respected by City Council, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. will not be given approval to move forward with any plans for a casino in the cit...

Innisfil Mayor Fully Backing Georgian

November 07, 2012

"I'm confident Georgian Downs is one of the best located sites (for a casino) anywhere other than a metropolitan Toronto area. It's not in a residential zone, it's an easy access (site) that doesn't i...