Jim Lawson

Lawson Eyes Mohawk Expansion

November 30, 2015

There has been a good amount of discussion over the past few years in regard to expanding the casino offerings at Woodbine Racetrack, yet not so much when it comes to Mohawk Racetrack. Jim Lawson, the...

Clockwise Races Coming To Woodbine?

November 27, 2015

It’s safe to say that fans of North American horse racing are pretty used to watching races contested in the counterclockwise direction. Now, if the most prominent Canadian track operator has his way,...

Woodbine Donating $100K To Hospital

October 26, 2015

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced that it has made a five-year, $100,000 pledge in support of William Osler Health System Foundation’s $100 million campaign to expand and redevelop Etobic...

Woodbine Announces WEGCares Details

September 01, 2015

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced the 2015 edition of ‘WEGCares,’ a celebration and recognition of the numerous Woodbine-supported community organizations and causes that contribute to th...

Jim Lawson Profiled

“There are 50,000 people employed in this industry in the province. So that’s why I’m here. I grew up in this industry. More than anything I care about the people. I care about their jobs. I’ve known ...

Woodbine Donates $100K To Hospital

The Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced its support of the Milton District Hospital’s (MDH) expansion project with the donation of $100,000 to the MDH Foundation’s Our Home Our Hospital C...

OLG Pens Letter To Horse Racing

In a letter dated Thursday (June 25), representatives from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) provided an update on the process ...

‘Doors Open’ A Success At Woodbine

Doors Open Toronto, presented by Great Gulf, offered free and rare access to more than 155 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city, including Woodb...

Want A Tour Of Woodbine Racetrack?

The highly popular Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf, which offers free and rare access to more than 155 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across th...

One-On-One With Jim Lawson

"It’s absolutely critical that everyone involved in the industry has confidence in its stability beyond three and five-year breeding cycles. We simply cannot lose the grassroots identity of the indust...

Lawson, Horner Apppointed At Woodbine

The Board of Directors of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced new appointments for Jim Lawson and Clay Horner.

Woodbine To Host Cancer Fundraiser

Ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you the three most important considerations in finding a new home are ‘location,’ ‘location,’ ‘location.’ And so it is with Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, th...