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After reaching short-term agreements with 11 of the province's 17 racetracks to continue live racing for 2013, the Ontario government is ready to map out a long-term plan for the industry.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013Members 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
A two-year funding agreement reached with the government of Ontario will see Woodbine reduce Thoroughbred race dates by 14.7% in 2013 but will allow the track near Toronto to offer average daily purses comparable to 2012.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Oct. 15 that he will be stepping down as leader of the province and will also prorogue the government until a new leader for the Liberal party can be named.
Thursday, October 18, 2012The 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, 2012The 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, 2012The 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
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, 2012The 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
Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario have entered into an agreement ensuring 167 dates of Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine each year for the next five years.
Friday, February 18, 2011Stacie Roberts has been named executive director of the Jockey Club of Canada, chief steward Jim Lawson announced Sept. 1.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010The Jockey Club of Canada has named Stacie Roberts as its new executive director.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association announced that Sue Leslie, its chairman, will assume the duties of the departing president Hector Clouthier.
Thursday, June 03, 2010The second and final session of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's Woodbine yearling sale -- preferred offerings -- took place Sept. 8, with similar results to the select session: a decrease in average but a steady middle market.
Saturday, September 08, 2007Millennium Allstar, a top contender for the 142nd Queen's Plate, owned by Joseph and Leslie Meehan, worked Tuesday morning over Woodbine's main track in preparation for Sunday's $1-million race for Canadian-bred 3-year-olds.
Wednesday, June 20, 2001Millennium Allstar, a top contender for the 142nd Queen's Plate, owned by Joseph and Leslie Meehan, worked Tuesday morning over Woodbine's main track in preparation for Sunday's $1-million race for Canadian-bred 3-year-olds.
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