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.
Premier Wynne Attends Cup Night June 15, 2013 Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne was on hand at Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday night for the 30th edition of the North America Cup, and made two special presentations.
North America Cup Night Set June 12, 2013 Pepsi North America Cup night will not only feature some of, if not the best harness racing in Canada this year, but also loads of contests, draws, music and entertainment for fans on track this Satur...
"I'm Worried About All Of Them" June 12, 2013 Trainer Tony Alagna is not taking anything for granted heading into the Pepsi North America Cup. Even though Captaintreacherous has been installed as the 2-1 morning line favourite and is riding divis...
Woodbine's Barn 1 Quarantined June 12, 2013 It has been reported that the Woodbine Entertainment Group has been forced to quarantine Barn 1 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Can WEG Still Get A Casino? June 11, 2013 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 June 10, 2013 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.
Horsemen React To Ottawa Casino June 05, 2013 "You talk about the fights that [Mayor Jim] Watson and I had personally in the media, a number of people questioned that relationship today in speaking to the media this morning. I said it's just like...
Gardiner Named NA Cup Drawmaster June 03, 2013 The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced that Jake Gardiner, defenceman with the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be the special celebrity drawmaster for this year’s $1 million Pepsi North America Cup.
Report: OLG Payments To Tracks June 03, 2013 A report by The Globe and Mail has stated some details regarding payments from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. to Ontario racetracks.
Councillors Want To Vote On Woodbine Again May 30, 2013 Toronto Councillor Doug Ford has been cited as saying that he would like City Council to revisit its decision to not allow gaming expansion at Woodbine Racetrack. "I’d re-open (the vote) as many times...
Vaughan Supports Casino Expansion May 29, 2013 On Tuesday, May 28, Vaughan City Council voted in favour of supporting casino expansion within its borders, while Markham City Council voted against the initiative.