Burgess Issues Letter To Wynne December 20, 2013 After receiving a letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne, owner Robert Burgess has replied to the Premier and Minister of Agriculture & Food.
Buchanan: Breeds Must Work Together December 19, 2013 Ontario Racing Commission Chair Elmer Buchanan has gone on the record as saying that the province’s three horse racing breeds must agree on a plan for the future or else the government will make a pla...
One-On-One With Kathleen Wynne December 18, 2013 In an exclusive interview with Trot Magazine Editor Darryl Kaplan, the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Agriculture & Food Kathleen Wynne discussed the state of the province's horse racing indus...
Solid Showing At Innovation Summit December 16, 2013 A strong representation of harness racing industry participants ranging from track owners, horsepeople, industry officials and fans attended Monday’s Horse Racing Innovation Summit at Flamboro Downs.
Horse Racing Innovation Summit December 13, 2013 Limited space is available to participate in the Horse Racing Innovation Summit, set for Monday, December 16, 2013 at Flamboro Downs and co-sponsored by the Ontario Racing Commission and the Ontario M...
ORC Rules On Four Appeals December 04, 2013 On Wednesday, December 4, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings on appeals by Gerry Belanger, Danny Girard, Doug McNair and George Plyley.
Brooks & Bulletproof File For Review December 02, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has been advised that lawyers representing Jeffrey Brooks & Bulletproof Enterprises have filed an application for a Judicial Review of an ORC Ruling.
Wynne Responds To Citizen Story December 01, 2013 Premier Kathleen Wynne has issued a letter to the Ottawa Citizen in response to the newspaper's feature on Eastern Ontario's harness racing participants.
New Funding Programs Announced November 30, 2013 To prepare for the implementation of the new five-year Horse Racing Partnership Plan to help Ontario’s horse racing industry, the government of Ontario is making available new funding that will assist...
Rideau Barn Quarantine Lifted November 28, 2013 On Thursday, November 28 the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it has lifted the quarantine on ‘Barn B’ at Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Audit Document Request Denied November 21, 2013 A freedom of information request, recently filed by the Toronto Star to uncover audits received by the government pertaining to Ontario's horse racing industry, has been denied by the Ministry of Fina...
Motion To Reinstate SARP Carried November 20, 2013 The Ontario New Democratic Party's motion calling for the reinstatement of the Slots-At-Racetracks Program was carried in a 45-38 vote by the Ontario Legislature at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, November...
