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Horwath Questions Wynne Over Layoffs

On Monday, March 25 during Question Period in the Ontario Legislature, Andrea Horwath, leader of the province's New Democratic Party, questioned Premier Kathleen Wynne about the recent job losses at T...

More On Taras Natyshak's Motion

Many questions surround the motion that will be presented and debated in Ontario's provincial legislature this Thursday, March 28. What does it mean for the slots-at-racetracks program? Is the motion ...

Western Fair Forced To Cut Jobs

The Raceway at Western Fair District has been forced to reduce its staff with the Slots-At-Racetracks program ending in just over a week's time, according to reports from a local newspaper.

Optimism In Essex

The Windsor Star has run a story regarding the Lakeshore Horse Raceway group's meeting with the Ontario Racing Commission and the OMAFRA horse-racing transitional panel, as more comments come out in r...

Lakeshore Proposal Needs 'Tightening'

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain has commented on the Lakeshore Horse Raceway group's recent meeting with the Ontario Racing Commission and the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs horse racing transiti...

Soulliere Comments On Dresden

Winrac President Pat Soulliere has gone on the record regarding the prospects of live harness racing being hosted at Dresden Raceway this year.

OHRIA: NDP, PCs Cooperate To Pass Horse Racing Motion

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is pleased to announce that the Progressive Conservatives and the New Democratic Party are again working together in the Legislature to support Ontario’s ...

Windsor Council Supports Track Group

On Monday, March 18, Windsor City Council voted to support the Lakeshore Raceway Group's business plan relating to its push to stabilize and grow the local standardbred horse racing industry.

Ombudsman Will Not Formally Investigate SARP Cancellation

On Tuesday, March 19, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin announced that he will not conduct an investigation into the province’s decision to end its slots-at-racetracks program.

Snobelen On OLG, Revenue Streams

"I suspect that the Premier and the government of the day have the last word on the policy on this file and I think that was a pretty clear statement of intention from the Premier."

OHHA's Hardy On Liberal Strategy

On Monday, March 18, the Ontario Harness Horse Association issued an open letter to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. In the letter, OHHA states that both the Ontario New Democratic Party and the Ontari...

Natyshak To Wynne: Stop SARP Cancellation

On Monday, March 18, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak (NDP) called on Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to stop the cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program and engage the provincial horse-racing industry...