Horwath: NDP Would Reinstate SARP October 31, 2013 On Wednesday, October 30, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath stated that her party would reinstate the Slots-at-Racetracks Program if it wins the next election.
Eaves Issues Letter To Toronto Star October 30, 2013 On Wednesday, October 30, Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves penned a letter to the editor of the Toronto Star in response to an article the publication ran this past weekend.
Vaughan Ratifies Casino Decision October 30, 2013 It has been reported that on Tuesday, October 29, Vaughan City Council ratified its previous decision to not allow a casino to be built within its borders.
Hudak’s Open Letter To Wynne October 30, 2013 On Wednesday, October 30, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak penned an open letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne outlining his party's course of action for the Fort Erie Race Track and the provincial horse racin...
ORC Meets With Industry Figures October 29, 2013 It has been reported that on Monday, October 28 industry stakeholders met with officials from the Ontario Racing Commission in regard to some aspects of the future of horse racing in the province.
Ontario Horse Racing In The News October 28, 2013 A story which was run in the Toronto media this past weekend regarding horse racing has garnered a response from the New Democratic Party in the Ontario Legislature and the Ontario Public Service Empl...
ORC Releases Revisions To Ontario Racing Schedules October 26, 2013 The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has released its notice of the decision relating to applications received seeking variances to the assigned dates for November and December 2013.
LHRA Applies For 30 Leamington Dates October 25, 2013 It has been reported that the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Association has officially applied for 30 race dates to take place at the Leamington Fairgrounds in 2014.
FELRC Warming Up To Festival Concept October 25, 2013 After having met with John Snobelen and Ontario’s Horse Racing Transition Panel, there is some newfound optimism that festival-style thoroughbred meets at the Fort Erie Race Track could be a possibili...
WEG’s Renewed Casino Push October 24, 2013 According to a report, the Woodbine Entertainment Group has contracted a lobbying firm in order to revive the possibility of casino expansion at Woodbine Racetrack.
Snobelen Comments On Fort Erie October 18, 2013 On Wednesday, October 16, Ontario Horse Racing Transition Panel member John Snobelen told The Niagara Falls Review that the panel sees the Fort Erie Race Track for thoroughbreds as “part of the future...
Vaughan Councillors Vote Against Casino October 16, 2013 On Tuesday, October 16, Councillors in Vaughan voted 5-4 in favour of not pursing a casino in the city.