Ontario Racing

Yurek: "The Uncertainty Is The Worst Part"

With the OLG’s announcement to eliminate its strategic partnership with the horse-racing industry, MPP Jeff Yurek (Elgin--Middlesex--London) has just one question: how is eliminating the OLG’s most fr...

Hudak Blasts OLG-Liberal Plan

After serving as Fort Erie's MPP at Queen's Park when the slots-at-racetracks program was introduced, Ontario's Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak said Friday he will rally the caucus to urge t...

Heartbeat Of Ontario Horse Racing

Of the more than 60,000 people involved with horse racing in Ontario, here are just a few of the individuals that make up the heartbeat of Ontario's vital and valuable industry

Sudbury Protest At MPP's Office

“We want answers and we aren't getting any. We've got to raise awareness about what is going on."

Hanover Halts Expansion Project

Hanover Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society, which owns and operates Hanover Raceway, and is in the midst of constructing Carriage Hall, has voted to put any future tenders on 'hold', until furthe...

Poll: Ontarians Blast OLG Plan; Liberals' Popularity Falling

A scientific poll conducted this week has found that 69 per cent of Ontarians are not in favour of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s recently-approved plan to open new gaming facilities in cities...

OHRIA Ramps Up Media Campaign

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) has increased the exposure for its value for money campaign both over the airwaves and on roadside billboards

Petition To Save Horse Racing: Sign It, Print It, Circulate It, Send In ASAP

As the horse racing industry faces an unprecedented threat from the Government of Ontario with their latest announcement regarding the future of the OLG Slots at Racetrack Program, Standardbred Canada...

OHRIA: OLG Closures Leave Real Families Without Real Jobs

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is strongly condemning the government's decision to force hundreds of hard working Ontarians out of work by closing the OLG slots at racetracks in...

'More Honesty At Tracks Than Queen’s Park'

He is a regular guest on the most listened-to sports talk presentation on Canadian airwaves. He is one of the most respected sports journalists in the nation. He's an award winning racing writer. Dave...

Windsor "Shocked" By Slot Closure

Officials and staff from Windsor Raceway reacted to the news that its slot facility would close at the end of April 2012 with shock, disappointment and confusion noting that the move would affect 217 ...

OLG Closing Slots At Windsor, Hiawatha, Fort Erie

The effects of Monday's OLG gaming modernization will be felt starting today. The province will close slot operations at three tracks, both Windsor Raceway and Hiawatha Horse Park on the standardbred ...