Nick Eaves

TSN, WEG Ink Broadcast Deal

On Friday, June 6, TSN announced a new multi-year deal with the Woodbine Entertainment Group that will see Canada’s Sports Leader broadcast every race from the Canadian Triple Crown series as well as ...

Eaves Discusses ‘Historical Racing’

"Thankfully, a lot of people, including the panel and [Ontario Horse Racing] more recently, are still talking about [‘Historical Racing’] being one of the products that could be an important piece of ...

Eaves Opens Up

Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves has opened up in regard to the cancellation of the Slots-at-Racetracks program, the Province’s new funding agreement, and the future of the On...

Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan

The Ontario Standardbred Alliance (Alliance) today expressed its strong support for the Horse Racing Partnership Plan announced by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF).

WEG's Corporate Responsibility Report

January 17, 2014

On Thursday, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) released its annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, “A new breed of responsibility.”

Eaves Issues Letter To Toronto Star

October 30, 2013

On Wednesday, October 30, Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves penned a letter to the editor of the Toronto Star in response to an article the publication ran this past weekend.

WEG’s Renewed Casino Push

October 24, 2013

According to a report, the Woodbine Entertainment Group has contracted a lobbying firm in order to revive the possibility of casino expansion at Woodbine Racetrack.

Responses To Ontario’s Five-Year Plan

October 11, 2013

Responses to the five-year transitional plan for the Ontario Horse racing industry are continuing to be issued. The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario (SBOA) have released a response as well as Woodbine...

Eaves: Taking Standardbred Racing Out Of GTA "Would Be A Mistake"

"I think it would be a mistake to take live standardbred racing out of the Toronto market where the vast majority of people are. The draft plan didn't say that we thought it was a good idea. In fact, ...

Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions

The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.

Can WEG Still Get A Casino?

After last week's surprising turn of events that placed Rideau Carleton Raceway back into the race as the preferred spot for casino expansion in Ottawa, questions continue to swirl around whether Wood...

Ford To Introduce Woodbine Motion

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has announced that he plans to introduce a motion which would see City Council revisit the idea of allowing Woodbine Racetrack to expand to a full casino.