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OMAFRA Panel Responds To Questions About OSS & HIP Programs

August 30, 2012

As standardbred yearlings get set to sell at auctions across North America a number of questions are still being asked about the future of the much-heralded Ontario Sires Stakes program.

Natyshak Calls On McMeekin For 'Comprehensive Transition Plan'

August 30, 2012

On Thursday, August 30 during question period in the Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak (NDP) called on Minister of Agriculture Ted McMeekin to come up with a 'comprehensive...

Opposition Parties Support MacLeod, Horse Racing At Queen's Park

August 30, 2012

The Thursday, August 30 Queen's Park rally in support of Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod's private members bill was the scene of something rare. The rally laid the groundwork for Ontario PC ...

OAAS: Funding Model For Racing Is Essential

August 30, 2012

The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies has announced its support for the Ontario horse-racing industry. Commenting on the OMAFRA Panel’s report on horse racing, the OAAS has stated that som...

Kitchener/Waterloo By-Election Candidates Weigh In

August 29, 2012

The candidates from Ontario's three major political parties vying for MPP of the Kitchener/Waterloo riding recently went on camera discussing the contentious slots-at-racetracks situation. Each stated...

MacDonald To Speak At MacLeod Rally

August 29, 2012

Horseman Anthony MacDonald, who earlier this summer was affirmed as a candidate to become the PC nominee in the Guelph–Wellington riding, has told Trot Insider that he will be speaking at the Thursday...

McMeekin Comments On Racing's Future

August 28, 2012

The slots-at-racetracks program won’t be resurrected, Minister of Agriculture Ted McMeekin said Monday, but he’s hopeful there will be a better way forward after the horse racing industry transition p...

OFA/OEF Wants Interim And Long-Term Plans From Ont. Gov.

August 28, 2012

On August 28, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and Ontario Equine Federation (OEF) penned a joint letter to Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Ted McMeekin asking the prov...

"Political Decisions Can Be Changed"

August 28, 2012

A rally at Robertson's Training Centre in Azilda, Greater Sudbury was the scene of a rarity on Monday, August 27. The rarity wasn't the fact that there was a demonstration against the Ontario Liberal ...

Winrac Applies To Open Windsor OTB

August 28, 2012

Winrac, the operators of the soon to be closed Windsor Raceway, have filed an application to open an off-track wagering facility in Windsor.

Update 3: Bus Info For Queen's Park Rally

August 28, 2012

Trot Insider has received even more information regarding buses heading down to Queen's Park Thursday, August 30 for the noon rally at Queen's Park. Information has now been compiled for buses leaving...

Horwath Pushing For Casino Referendums?

August 27, 2012

It may not be a blanket position for the entire province, but Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath last week made it clear that she supports a referendum in order for Hamilton to decide ...