NEWS & UPDATES

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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Harness Edge: Video: Andrea Horwath on Ontario Horse Racing

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath talks to Harold Howe about the state of horse racing in Ontario. Read More »

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Guelph Mercury: Deadly, contagious disease discovered in local horse

GUELPH — Officials are warning local horse owners of the appearance of a potentially fatal virus that has shown up in Wellington County. Read More »

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Toronto Star: Ontario budget 2013: NDP Leader Andrea Horwath demands more in exchange for supporting Liberals

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is upping the ante in a high-stakes game of political poker with Premier Kathleen Wynne. Read More »

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The Hamilton Spectator: In Ontario harness racing, there are far more horses than racing opportunities

Last Wednesday reality took another bite out of the harness racing community in Ontario. That marked the end of racing at Flamboro Downs until Nov. 1 and its impact was immediately felt. Read More »

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