Richard Weldon

Kawartha Downs

Slots Staying Open At Kawartha, Hiawatha

December 11, 2025

After earlier announcements indicating that the expanded gaming operations at two of Ontario's racetracks would be ending in 2026, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) placed its proverbial chip...

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Casino Lease Agreement Also Ending At Kawartha Downs

October 03, 2025

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) will not be renewing its lease agreement with casino operator Great Canadian Entertainment at Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Peterborough, Ont.

Kawartha President: Racing Will Return

September 25, 2020

As Kawartha Downs concludes its 2020 season of harness racing on Saturday (Sept. 26) the track's president is confident that racing will return to the Peterborough-area oval in 2021.

New GM At Kawartha Downs

February 04, 2020

There will be a new face on the tarmac and in the grandstand at Kawartha Downs this year, as Orazio Valente, the general manager of track for the last three seasons, has moved on and been replaced at ...

Kawartha Downs Sold

Toronto-based Romspen Investment Corp. has purchased Kawartha Downs and is expecting to keep live horse racing at the Peterborough-area facility, according to the track’s new president, Richard Weldon...