Nova Scotia Racing

Tax Issue Key To Northside’s Future

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

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

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

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

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

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...

NSPE Board To Be Replaced

February 14, 2014

It has been reported that Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell will be replacing the Board of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission with a three-member interim Board.

Mayor Mills On Truro Situation

February 12, 2014

Truro Mayor Bill Mills has offered comments in regard to the situation surrounding the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition, which is home to Truro Raceway.