OHRIA Encourages Draft Feedback June 28, 2013 Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association President Sue Leslie has issued a letter to the industry, encouraging feedback on the Horse Racing Industry Panel's plan for horse racing in Ontario.
Plan For Ontario Racing Released June 28, 2013 On Friday, June 28 the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel released "Toward a Sustainable Future – A Draft Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario", as mandated by Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Michigan Fights For Survival June 26, 2013 “We’re at the point now where we need to get the support of the Legislature...We literally have one foot in the grave, but I feel so optimistic because the Legislature understands our industry better ...
Update On Transition Panel Report June 25, 2013 This past Friday, the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel met with select industry representatives and Ontario government officials for a preview of the Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario.
MacMillan Accuses Melnyk Of Bullying June 24, 2013 Ottawa-area horseman John MacMillan has issued comments in regard to Eugene Melnyk's push to have casino expansion lured away from the Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions June 20, 2013 The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.
Flynn Clarifies Resort Casino Earnings June 20, 2013 Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Senior Vice President of Gaming Larry Flynn has penned an open letter stating that the resort casinos in the province are earning money, not losing it.
Another Call To Pass Bill C-290 June 20, 2013 Canadian Gaming Association CEO Bill Rutsey has issued comments regarding the Canadian Senate's alleged stalling of MP Joe Comartin's Bill C-290, which calls for the legalization of single-event sport...
Comparing Kentucky To Ontario June 18, 2013 "I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...
Wynne Addresses Ontario Horse Racing June 17, 2013 In her capacity as Ontario's Minister of Agriculture and Food, Kathleen Wynne issued a letter addressed to Ontario's horse racing industry late Monday afternoon.
Track Funding Details Released June 16, 2013 The government of Ontario has signed agreements for transition funding with 12 racetracks for the 2013-2014 racing season.
HIP Program Extended; Consultations To Begin June 14, 2013 On Friday, June 14, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced that the Ontario Government is extending its support of the Horse Improvement Program into 2015 to encourage the breeding of ...