Jim Whelan

Statement From The Chair Of Standardbred Canada

February 12, 2021

It is with regret Standardbred Canada announces that it was required to take the necessary steps to remove Mr. Jim Whelan from its Board of Directors effective February 5, 2021.

Whelan, Zammit Discuss Shutdown

January 13, 2021

In a letter sent to the Ontario Harness Horse Association, Ontario Racing's Executive Director Jonathan Zammit indicated that OR is continuing to have dialogue with the provincial government in hopes ...

OHHA Executive Committee Elected

January 25, 2018

The Ontario Harness Horse Association Board of Directors met on Wednesday, January 24, to elect the Officers and Executive Committee for 2018.

OHHA Elects Executive Committee

January 17, 2017

The Ontario Harness Horse Association Board of Directors met on January 11 to elect the Officers and Executive Committee for 2017.

Profile On Whelan, SARP Cancellation

Horseman and training centre operator Jim Whelan has been profiled in an article that examines just some of the fallout from the cancellation of the Slots-at-Racetracks program.

Horwath: "It Doesn’t Make Any Sense"

Late last week, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath took the opportunity to have a first-hand look at the provincial horse racing industry since the Ontario Liberal Party decided to has...

Jim Whelan Honoured

February 19, 2013

Longtime harness racing industry participant Jim Whelan was recently honoured as one of the select group of Canadians to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Meadowlands Gaming To Be Re-Examined?

January 17, 2012

According to a report, politicians in New Jersey may be officially investigating the idea of expanded gaming at the Meadowlands once again

NJ Residents Support Expanded Gaming

November 09, 2011

Residents of New Jersey were asked yesterday via referendum how they felt about the legalization of sports wagering at the state's casinos and racetracks. And, to the pleasure of the New Jersey casino...

NJ Gaming Pushes For Referendum

September 27, 2011

It was a rare site Monday, September 26 in Trenton, New Jersey when representatives of both the state's casino and horse racing industry were on the same page

Whelan-ORC-WEG Decision Overturned

The Ontario Court of Appeal today released its decision on the appeal of the Ontario Racing Commission and Woodbine Entertainment Group against horseman Jim Whelan pertaining to WEG's Access Agreement

AC Mayor Upset With NJ Governor Christie

December 30, 2010

Lorenzo Langford is mayor of Atlantic City, NJ, and as such is facing the bruising brashness of his governor, Chris Christie, who wants to take over the city’s tourism industry

NJ Assembly Approves Gambling Bills

December 10, 2010

"Today, the Assembly took a significant step forward to put Atlantic City and New Jersey's racetracks on a the fast track to economic recovery and fiscal stability."