New NS Provincial Exhibition GM August 16, 2016 The Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition, which is home to Truro Raceway, has unveiled its new general manager. The announcement has come after the NSPE’s last GM left the position after just three month...
Maritime MLAs Voice Ferry Concerns July 20, 2016 A pair of MLAs – one from Prince Edward Island and the other from Nova Scotia – have voiced concerns about how delays with ferry services are negatively affecting horsepeople that are involved in the ...
Tax Issue Key To Northside’s Future June 06, 2016 Officials from Northside Downs and the Cape Breton Horsemen’s Association are concerned that the future of racing at the track could be in jeopardy if issues surrounding taxation are not addressed.
Report Critical Of Former Board May 19, 2015 It has been reported that a recently-completed operational review of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission found that ‘meddling’ and ‘poor planning’ by the former board were key factors in ...
Colwell Pleased With Progress January 12, 2015 Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell is pleased with the progress that is being made at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition. Stating that he understands that the revamping of the NSPE is a...
Update On Nova Scotia Audit October 30, 2014 Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell has said that it will take months until the audit of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition is completed.
Maritime Commission To Grow? October 08, 2014 It has been announced that the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission could possibly be renamed in order to incorporate the addition of Newfoundland and Labrador to the commission.
Truro Racino Concept Dismissed August 30, 2014 Horsemen at Truro Raceway wishing to have a racino concept supported by local government were met with a less than enthusiastic response.
Final NSPE Interim Board Member April 23, 2014 On Wednesday, April 23, Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell announced the final member of the interim board that will oversee the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition for the time being.
Optimism Surrounds Truro Season April 21, 2014 Truro Raceway kicked off its 2014 season of live racing on Sunday (April 20), and opening day did not come soon enough for horsepeople and fans of the sport that had been away from the action.
Colwell Setting Bar High For Truro April 02, 2014 Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell is not setting the bar low for the future of Truro Raceway, according to comments he made this past Saturday.
NSPE Interim Board Update March 05, 2014 It has been reported that provincial officials are still in the midst of assembling a three-person interim board to replace the recently-ousted 12-member board of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition...