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Ontario Panel Wants Probe of Slots Decision

Members of the Ontario Public Accounts Committee passed a binding motion April 10 that calls for the Auditor General's office to investigate cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program.

 Thursday, April 11, 2013

Extension of Ontario Slots Program Discussed

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association said March 19 it is "working closely" with Ontario lawmakers to extend the slots-at-racetracks program in the province.

 Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Plan Offered for Future of Ontario Industry

In response to the cancellation of the slots-at-racetracks program, the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association has developed a plan for "a viable and sustainable horse racing and breeding industry."

 Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Ontario Pledges $50M in Transitional Funding

The Ontario government announced June 7 it will provide up to $50 million in transitional funding to the province's horse racing industry over the next three years.

 Thursday, June 07, 2012

Ontario OKs Budget, Ends Racetrack Slots

The Ontario government April 24 passed a 2012 provincial budget that ends the slots-at-racetracks program operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp in March 2013.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Ontario Racing Lobbying in Advance of Vote

The future of the Ontario horse racing industry could be placed in serious peril April 24, when a vote on the 2012 Ontario provincial budget is scheduled.

 Friday, April 20, 2012
Battle Looms Over Ontario Racetrack Slots

Battle Looms Over Ontario Racetrack Slots

The Ontario government budget released March 27 calls for an end to the province's slots-at-racetrack program, but political opponents claim the fight isn't over.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ontario: End Slots-at-Racetracks Program

Ontario: End Slots-at-Racetracks Program

The Ontario provincial government said March 12 it will be ending payments to racetracks through the slots-at-racetracks program in March 2013. The result could mean potential closures for many of the province's 17 tracks.

 Monday, March 12, 2012

Ontario Horse Industry Rallies to Fight Cuts

The Ontario horse racing industry is set to hold a rally Feb. 22 to fight off potential cuts in slot machine revenue it receives from the provincial government.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012

Canada's Jockey Club Tabs Executive Director

Stacie Roberts has been named executive director of the Jockey Club of Canada, chief steward Jim Lawson announced Sept. 1.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Leslie Named President of OHRIA

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association announced that Sue Leslie, its chairman, will assume the duties of the departing president Hector Clouthier.

 Thursday, June 03, 2010

Drug, Alcohol Rehab Focus of Canadian Groups

Canadian racing officials have formed a committee to develop a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse as part of the Ontario Racing Commission's regulatory structure.

 Monday, March 08, 2004