Tim Hudak

OHRIA Encourages Draft Feedback

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

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.

Update On Transition Panel Report

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

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

The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.

Another Call To Pass Bill C-290

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...

Wynne Addresses Ontario Horse Racing

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

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

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 ...

Ontario Budget Passes

On Tuesday, June 11 in the Ontario Legislature, members of Provincial Parliament voted 64-36 in favour of passing the Liberal Party's budget, thus averting a July provincial election.

Can WEG Still Get A Casino?

After last week's surprising turn of events that placed Rideau Carleton Raceway back into the race as the preferred spot for casino expansion in Ottawa, questions continue to swirl around whether Wood...

Ford To Introduce Woodbine Motion

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has announced that he plans to introduce a motion which would see City Council revisit the idea of allowing Woodbine Racetrack to expand to a full casino.