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. “I want to congratulate Mohawk on 50 years of good, strong industry in the province and I want to say that the reason I’m here is […] Read more »
Transitional Funding Details Released
The government of Ontario has signed agreements for transition funding with 12 racetracks for the 2013-2014 racing season. According to the provincial government’s website, the figures do not include financial details for two standardbred tracks that are currently racing: Dresden and Rideau Carleton Raceways. Quarter horse track Ajax Downs is also not on the list. […] Read more »
Ontario Federation Of Agriculture Calls For Action
The provincial government is going in circles when it comes to the Ontario horse racing industry. Since the announcement cancelling the Slots at Racetrack program in March 2012, we’ve seen numerous reports from the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel, a group of former Ontario cabinet ministers tasked with working with the horse racing industry and […] Read more »
The Government Of Ontario Is Extending Horse Improvement Program Into 2015
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 quality Ontario racehorses. A release by the Ministry states that up to $30 million will be made available through the HIP program in […] Read more »
Ontario Liberal 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. “I won’t deny that I am relieved that we are here,” Premier Kathleen Wynne told reporters afterward. Premier added that her plan is to continue to govern. […] Read more »
ORC Lifts EHV-1 Restrictions From Campbellville Training Centre
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has announced that there have been no reports of any further clinical cases in horses stabled in the Lower Barn of the Campbellville Training Centre. ORC Manager of Veterinary Services Dr. Adam Chambers confirms that horses stabled in this barn will be allowed to enter into races (make entries) and […] Read more »
