London Equine Hospital Closing April 04, 2014 On Friday, April 4, Dr. Bernd Kretzschmar of the London Equine Hospital announced that the popular southwestern Ontario facility will stop servicing horses effective April 8, 2014.
Dr. Biederman Relocating April 04, 2014 It has been reported that veterinarian Dr. Mark Biederman has sold his Lakeshore clinic and is moving to the United States.
Horse Racing Experience Required April 03, 2014 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has announced an addendum to the GTA Gaming Bundle Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) stating that GTA RFPQ submissions now require details related to applicants...
Report: Progress Made In Fort Erie April 02, 2014 A report out of the Niagara region has stated that ‘instant wagering machines’ could be key for the future of the Fort Erie Race Track and that local officials have been making progress in negotiation...
GCGC On Standardbred Alliance April 02, 2014 On Wednesday, April 2, the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. issued a press release regarding the company joining the Standardbred Alliance in the Province of Ontario.
MacIsaac On Sudbury Negotiations April 02, 2014 Sudbury Downs Owner Pat MacIsaac has said that talks with the Province are still ongoing in regard to a 2014 racing season for the northern Ontario raceway.
Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan April 01, 2014 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).
Fort Erie Earmarks $500K For Track April 01, 2014 On Monday, March 31, Fort Erie Council voted 6-1 in favour of earmarking $500,000 to ensure that the Fort Erie Race Track can be in the position to host a live racing meet in 2014.
2014 Approved Ontario Race Dates April 01, 2014 On Tuesday, April 1, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its decision in regard to the race-date applications for nine standardbred racetracks.
Comments On Ontario Funding April 01, 2014 Some of Ontario's horse racing participants have offered their comments in light of the Provincial Government’s Monday funding announcement.
Proposed 2014 Ontario Race Dates March 31, 2014 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today released the proposed race dates for the period: April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for almost all of the province’s racetracks.
OMAF Announces $500 Million To Ontario Horse Racing March 31, 2014 On Monday, March 31, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food issued a news release which states that the Province’s five-year plan will provide up to $500 million in support to Ontario’s world-cl...