Buchanan Appointed New ORC Chair November 08, 2013 On Friday, November 8, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that Elmer Buchanan has been appointed the new Chair of the ORC.
Hudak, Pettapiece Comment On PC's Five-Part Plan For Racing November 08, 2013 Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak and MPP Randy Pettapiece addressed the media on Friday after the Party unveiled its five-point plan to save Ontario's horse racing industry.
Burgess Replies To Star Article November 04, 2013 Owner Robert Burgess has replied to the recent article in the Toronto Star by issuing letters to the editor of the newspaper as well as the writer of the feature story.
GCGC, OLG Extend Interim Arrangement November 01, 2013 On Thursday, October 31, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that its interim arrangements with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the continued operation of OLG slot facilities at...
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.
