Report: Deal To Be Signed This Week March 13, 2014 It has been reported that the Ontario Racing Commission and eight standardbred racetracks in the province will sign a five-year deal this week.
Breeders’ Lawyer Comments On Lawsuit March 13, 2014 “These standardbred breeders have implored the government over the past two years to sit down and have a discussion with them, to try and repair some of the damage that's been done to their business, ...
Statement From Pettapiece On Lawsuit March 12, 2014 Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and PC Caucus Critic for Rural Affairs and Horse Racing today issued the following statement concerning the Standardbred breeders’ lawsuit filed against Ontario L...
OHR Announces Breeder Support March 12, 2014 In a letter issued to Premier Kathleen Wynne on March 11, 2014, John Snobelen of Ontario Horse Racing announced support programs for thoroughbred and quarter-horse breeders.
Natyshak Comments On Lawsuit March 11, 2014 On Tuesday, March 11, the Ontario New Democratic Party’s horse racing critic, Taras Natyshak, issued a statement in regard to the lawsuit which Standardbred breeders in the province have filed against...
Ontario Breeders Sue OLG March 11, 2014 Standardbred breeders from across the province of Ontario issued a Notice of Action on Monday against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for damages arising out of the manner in which the Slot...
Wynne Visits The WFD March 10, 2014 On Friday, March 7, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne made an appearance at the London Farm Show at the Western Fair District.
Pettapiece Wants Answers March 06, 2014 On Thursday, March 6, Randy Pettapiece, the Ontario PC Critic for Rural Affairs and Horse Racing, called on Premier Kathleen in the Legislature to communicate with tracks and finalize race dates as so...
Quarter Horse Industry Optimistic March 05, 2014 Ajax Downs CEO Emilio Trotta and QROOI President Bob Broadstock have gone on the record as saying that Ajax Downs in Ontario will host live Quarter Horse racing in 2014.
Burgess Responds To Snobelen March 05, 2014 "We cannot race for blankets, ribbons or accolades. Our business is neither a hobby nor a toy for governmental or social experimentation."
Casino Proposed For Pickering March 04, 2014 While the news of expanded gaming developments in Ontario has subdued substantially, one new proposal sprung up last week for a new tourist development that includes a hotel, waterpark, performing art...
OLG Extends GTA RFPQ March 04, 2014 On Monday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) provided two separate procurement notifications.
