Ontario Racing

Racing Takes The High Road

The Ontario horse-racing industry has been forced to defend itself after an unprovoked attack by the province's Liberal Government. Although, instead of utilizing disingenuous radio ads, or intentiona...

Ottawa's Deputy Mayor On Rally

"Speaking to the Premier’s office, they’re saying it's not a done deal yet about this item. They’re going to review it."

OAEP To Horse Owners: Support Ont. Racing

On Tuesday, March 6, the Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners issued an open letter to Ontario horse owners encouraging them to let their local politicians and MPPs know of their support for th...

Waxman: Liberal "Logic Is Flawed"

You can officially add breeder-owner Aaron Waxman to the long list of horsemen, Ontario politicians and respected media members that are dumbfounded by the provincial Liberals' desire to devastate the...

OHRIA Launches value4money.ca

OHRIA's value4money.ca website is now launched, containing factual information about the OLG Slots at Racetrack Program in addition to sharing the industry's economic impact and importance to Ontario'...

OEF Supports Ontario Horse Racing

The Ontario Equestrian Federation is the most recent organization to throw its support behind the provincial horse-racing industry in light of the unmitigated attack by the Ontario Liberal party

OHRIA Making Strides With Dialogue, Two-Tiered Campaign

In a release issued today (Thursday), the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) reiterated that a strong, unified message is being sent to the Ontario Government and the public to reinforc...

Willmot Calls Liberals "Reckless"

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

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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...