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October 24, 2014- 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, […]

Woodbine Entertainment Group Proud to Support Community MicroSkills Development Centre – A “Woodbine Cares Week” Featured Charity September 19, 2014 — Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is proud to highlight their community partnership with Community MicroSkills Development Centre a featured charity for Woodbine Cares Week (#WEGCares). Woodbine Cares Week is a celebration of the many valuable […]

TORONTO, August 26, 2014 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced the locations and Grand Opening dates for three new Champions Off-Track Betting outlets in northern Ontario. The additions to the Champions family are Champions Sports Bar in Sudbury, Cheffy’s Last Stop in North Bay and Lucky 7 Bingo in New Liskeard. All three will […]

Pat Keenan was President & CEO of The Ontario Jockey Club from January 1994 to December 1995. The family announcement follows. Patrick John Keenan C.M., O.Ont, FCPA, FCA, D.S. Litt After a full and blessed life, the family of Patrick Keenan announce his peaceful passing on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the age of 82. […]

TORONTO, September 6, 2013 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Tohana to its Board of Directors. Mr. Tohana was also appointed as a member of WEG’s Audit Committee. As well, WEG announced that three long-serving directors – David S. Willmot, Mark R. Frostad and William D. Graham – […]

TORONTO, September 11 – The annual Woodbine ‘Turf Races’ event provided a well-meant victory for the 2011 United Way Campaign as employees of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and community sponsors raised a record $75,000 on the four-race card. Over the years, this unique fundraising event which sees WEG employees compete against others over Woodbine’s world-renowned […]

Aug. 27, 2010 – The University of Guelph has received $2 million from the E.P. Taylor Equine Research Fund to support clinical research in the health and performance of racehorses. The announcement was made during the second annual Equi-Challenge, which brings together some of Canada’s most notable equestrians. "This generous gift is an investment in […]

TORONTO, July 14 – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), in partnership with LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, raised $6,200 through a unique fundraiser in conjunction with this year’s historic Queen’s Plate, Canada’s most famed horse race. Each of the 13 starters in the 151st edition of the Plate wore customized saddlecloths that were autographed by the jockeys […]

TORONTO, May 13 – Key horse racing personalities will be at the Trashfusion Design Contest and Community Expo Tour on Saturday, May 15 at the Milton Mall. Green businesses and organizations from Milton and beyond will be on hand to provide lifestyle options for citizens of Milton and its surrounding communities to focus on steps […]