Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced Dan Loiselle, the recently retired ‘Voice of Canadian Horse Racing’, as the guest drawmaster
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“The Ontario Sired program isn’t going away, I don’t anticipate any major changes in 2018,” said Sue Leslie president of the HBPA (Ontario).
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is advising employees and members of the public that a labour disruption may take place on Friday, July 14, 2017.
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced that it has selected SWA Group, a leading landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, to create the master plan to guide the long-term vision for Woodbine’s overall development and expanded entertainment offering across its 680 acres of largely undeveloped land. SWA Group was chosen from a short list […]
The Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) have announced changes to the condition book affecting Ontario Sired horses for the remainder of the year. WEG will continue to write races for OS maiden three-year-old races until August 1st, and at that time those races will be replaced with a […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and Trinity Development Group Inc. (Trinity) has announced the companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of developing an integrated entertainment venue at Woodbine Racetrack. The WEG-Trinity proposal calls for an entertainment venue of approximately 165,000 square feet and seating for up to 5,000 patrons. It would reside […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group has made adjustments to the Ontario Sire (OS) program for the upcoming 2016 racing season to the tune of cuts of $1.4 million.
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is looking forward to presenting the Breeders’ Cup, Thoroughbred racing’s championship event, set for Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 from Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky at all of its outlets, including Woodbine Racetrack. Canadian content for the 32nd edition of horse racing’s year-end title extravaganza includes Woodbine-based horses […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced a five-year, $100,000 pledge, in support of William Osler Health System Foundation’s
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that it is closing its Turf Lounge operation in downtown Toronto, effective Saturday, September 5, 2015. Turf Lounge, located at 330 Bay Street, opened in 2003 with the objective of offering horse racing and off track betting in the financial district in an upscale atmosphere while providing a fine dining […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced the appointment of Ms. Christine Magee and Mr. Hugh Mitchell to its Board of Directors. Ms. Magee is the co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, the largest retailer of mattresses in the country. She has spent the majority of her professional life effectively building Sleep Country Canada into a prominent, much-admired […]
The Board of Directors of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced the appointment of Jim Lawson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) and Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) will further enhance the ORC’s current Out of Competition Testing (OCT) program. WEG will apply for reimbursement of qualifying out-of-pocket testing and laboratory expenses through The Jockey Club’s Out of Competition Testing Grant Fund (“Grant Fund”). The Grant Fund has been established by The Jockey […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that President and CEO, Nick Eaves, will be leaving the company on March 31, 2015. Eaves took on the role of CEO in 2010, with a mandate to establish a new and stable foundation for WEG, its role in the horse racing industry, and its future. With this now […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Horses Offering People Encouragement (HOPE) pilot project. “We are thrilled to see the inspiring outcomes of this program,” says Nick Eaves, WEG President and CEO. “WEG is committed to supporting racehorse adoption and placement programs to ensure the welfare, safety and dignity […]
