NEWS & UPDATES

McNaughton Issues Statement on OLG Resignations

The following is a statement by Ontario PC MPP Monte McNaughton responding to significant resignations at the OLG following the collapse of the Liberals casino modernization plan Read More »

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Updated: Toronto Star: Paul Godfrey fired as head of OLG, board of directors resign

Ontario’s gambling expansion, which is crucial to the Liberal government balancing the books without raising taxes, is in disarray after Paul Godfrey’s removal from the helm of province’s gaming agency. Read More »

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Toronto Star: Paul Godfrey fired as head of OLG

Ontario’s gambling expansion, which is crucial to the Liberal government balancing the books without raising taxes, is in disarray after Paul Godfrey’s removal from the helm of the province’s gaming agency. Read More »

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Podcast: OHRIA Update from Sue Leslie, with Norm Borg

OHRIA President Sue Leslie talks with Norm Borg about Ontario horse racing and the province’s gaming strategy. Click the link below to hear the podcast: Sue Leslie with Norm Borg – OHRIA May Update Read More »

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Flamborough Review: Horwath tours Flamborough horse farms

Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath spent two hours Friday afternoon riding shotgun in a black pickup truck touring rural Flamborough. Read More »

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Toronto Star: Ontario budget: Wynne and Horwath optimistic after talks on averting election

The threat of a June provincial election has greatly diminished after a “fruitful” discussion between Premier Kathleen Wynne and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath. Read More »

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Blood Horse: Long-Term Plan for Ontario Horse Racing Looms

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. Read More »

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Fort Erie Times: Fort Erie racetrack one item on tourist buffet

FORT ERIE - Harry Eder has been a staple of the Fort Erie Race Track for almost 40 years. The Toronto native started working at the track as a groom in 1974 and has worn many hats at the historic oval. Read More »

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Ontario Government: Long-Term Plan Coming for Ontario's Horse Racing Industry

Ontario has asked the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel to bring forward a long-term plan to implement recommendations from its final report. Read More »

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Globe & Mail: Wynne seeks successor for OLG chair Godfrey amid questions over strategy

The Ontario government has compiled a shortlist of candidates to succeed Paul Godfrey as chairman of the province’s lottery corporation, as Premier Kathleen Wynne grows increasingly frustrated with the agency’s handling of sweeping changes to the gambling sector. Read More »

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