Willmot Calls Liberals "Reckless" March 01, 2012 The Woodbine Entertainment Group's highly respected and influential chairman, David Willmot, has broken his silence in regard to the Ontario Liberals' attack on the horse-racing industry
Horse Racing Rally At Premier's Office February 29, 2012 On Wednesday, February 29, after having assembled at Rideau Carleton, over 350 horse racing supporters boarded buses or followed behind in vehicles and proceeded to Premier Dalton McGuinty’s riding of...
Stapleton: Reconsider Your Position February 29, 2012 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame President John Stapleton has heard the call to contact local MPPs in response to the Drummond Report's recommendations for the Ontario horse-racing industry
National Post Questions Liberal Strategy February 29, 2012 "So how is this (the slots-at-racetracks program) a carbuncle draining revenue from the government? It sounds, in fact, a lot like the deal Ontario has with the liquor business, which sends it a 'divi...
Fort Erie Asks Towns To Unite And Save Racing Partnership February 28, 2012 In a letter sent today (Tuesday) to Premier Dalton McGuinty, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan as well as mayors for racetrack host municipalities across Ontario, the town of Fort Erie demands the Provin...
MPP: Horsemen Create Jobs February 28, 2012 “Horsemen are good farmers. If they have a few hundred dollars in their pocket, they’re going to spend it on more equipment or a new barn. That keeps money turning around. That’s job creation.”
Racing Means Value For Money February 27, 2012 As Ontario's government deals with a growing deficit, statistics provided by the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association illustrates that racing's partnership with the province delivers value for mo...
Farm Builders Support Ontario Racing February 27, 2012 The Canadian Farm Builders' Association supports the continued business partnership arrangements between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) and the horse racing industry in Ontario
Liberals Attack Racing In Radio Ads February 27, 2012 The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is deeply disappointed with the Ontario Liberal Party's misleading portrayal of the OLG Slots at Racetrack Program
Racing City Mayors Speak Out February 26, 2012 "I was a little put off actually at the way the announcement came about. The Minister didn't choose to do it in a public forum, dealing with those that are most affected but chose to do it at a downto...
Annual Cost To Ontario If Racing Partnership Ends: $1.1 Billion February 26, 2012 OHRIA has stated that the province would stand to lose more than a $1 billion annually from its the partnership with the horse racing industry should the government
Petition Gaining Steam February 24, 2012 The many grassroots efforts to save Ontario's horse racing industry continue. Currently there is an online petition, which has grown to 1,200 signatures just hours after first being posted