Lawson Into Burlington Hall Of Fame July 06, 2021 Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson will be inducted into the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2021.
Woodbine, COSA Support Revised Rule May 31, 2019 Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) have announced their support for the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario’s (AGCO) revision and enhanced enforcement of t...
OSAS & WEG In Campbellville Parade December 15, 2018 The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society and Woodbine Entertainment Group will be well represented in this Sunday’s Campbellville Santa Claus parade.
COSA Encouraged By WEG’s Commitment To Racing November 28, 2018 The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) is encouraged by the recent commitments to racing expressed by Jim Lawson, CEO of the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG).
Lawson's State Of The Industry April 19, 2018 Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson talks speaks about the many challenges facing horse racing, but offers hope for a positive future.
Ontario Long-Term Funding Update February 21, 2018 On Wednesday (Feb. 21) Mike Chopowick, the Acting Executive Director of Ontario Racing, issued the following statement on the status of the province's proposed long-term funding agreement with Ontario...
COSA Supports All-Year Mohawk Racing August 15, 2017 On Tuesday, August 15, the Central Ontario Standardbred Association announced that it is in favour of the Woodbine Entertainment Group’s decision to move harness racing to Mohawk Racetrack on a year-r...
More News From The WEG Circuit June 25, 2017 The month of June has been full of news from the Woodbine Entertainment Group’s Standardbred circuit. Dr J Hanover lowered the overall Canadian speed record. The eliminations and final of the Pepsi No...
More Year-Round Mohawk Comments June 19, 2017 The Woodbine Entertainment Group announced last week that its live Standardbred racing product will be moving to Mohawk Racetrack in 2018. Jim Lawson, WEG’s chief executive, has commented further on t...
Global News' Mohawk Piece Airs June 15, 2017 Ten days ago, members of ‘The Morning Show’ on Global Toronto converged on Mohawk Racetrack to shoot some video to promote the Campbellville, Ont. track, its summer racing schedule, and Saturday’s $1-...
Retention-Area Towel Pilot Approved June 15, 2017 On Thursday, June 15, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a memo to horsepeople competing on the Woodbine Entertainment Group circuit stating that a proposed pilot project in regard to the stocking...
Ruling On Revenue Allocation June 14, 2017 On Thursday, June 8, the final decision of a panel of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) was released regarding an appeal by the Ontario Harness Horse Association against an earlier decision of the O...
Mohawk To Host Year-Round Racing June 13, 2017 On Tuesday, June 13, at the post position draw for the 34th edition of the Pepsi North America Cup, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced an investment of over $10 million for Mohawk Racetrack. T...
