City Council

WEG Wants Status Issue Dealt With

Both the firing of OLG Chair Paul Godfrey and the cancellation of Toronto City Council's May 21 vote regarding casino expansion has left the Woodbine Entertainment Group with unanswered questions rega...

Toronto Casino Decision Delayed; Godfrey Discusses Process

In a report that flew under the radar late last week, it was announced that the vote that would've seen Toronto City Council decide whether it wanted to take the first step toward the possibility of c...

Hamilton Council Backs Flamboro

February 14, 2013

On Thursday, February 14, Hamilton City Council voted unanimously that any new casino development should go to the Flamboro Downs location. But there's a catch.

OHRIA: Help Hamilton Councillors Stand Up For Flamboro

February 13, 2013

In a letter issued Tuesday night, OHRIA President Sue Leslie echoed the calls of Hamilton city councillors to show support for expanded gaming at Flamboro Downs.

Councillor Calls On Horsepeople For Strong Presence

February 12, 2013

On Monday, February 11, days before Hamilton councillors Sam Merulla and Judi Partridge introduce pro-Flamboro motions for a Flamboro Downs-related casino expansion, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. P...

Wynne Sworn In As Ontario Premier

February 11, 2013

On Monday, February 11, Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne was officially sworn in as Premier of Ontario during a ceremony at the provincial Legislature where she announced her executive council.

Wynne, OLG Not On Same Page

January 30, 2013

Although incoming Ontario Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne has gone on the record as saying otherwise, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. representatives continue to state that the province's gaming arm w...

Do T.O.'s Neighbours Want A Casino?

January 24, 2013

In his on-air interview with Global Television earlier this week, MGM's Jim Murren specifically stated that if the City of Toronto opts to not embrace full-blown downtown casino expansion, many of its...

Another Push For Hamilton Referendum

January 22, 2013

It is an ongoing debate that has been a hot topic since last spring, and the divisive issue of downtown Hamilton casino expansion has not cooled one bit since an Ontario Liberal Leadership candidate t...

Report: OLG, Ottawa Discussed Casino Process At Length Out Of Public Eye

January 21, 2013

According to a report by the Ottawa Citizen, facts released to the publication via access-to-information legislation shows that there was much correspondence between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Cor...

Hamilton Casino Consultations Continue

January 16, 2013

The topic of a downtown casino in Hamilton is proving to be a polarizing issue to residents of the Steel City. There has been quite a divide between those that want to see a full-blown casino complex ...

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.

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...