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Trust 15 Appoints Influential Business Executive and Leader Jim Lawson as Chair of its Board of Directors

September 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON — Trust 15 is excited to announce that influential business executive and leader Jim Lawson has been appointed Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Lawson, the CEO of Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Football League (CFL), has a history of supporting Trust 15 including […]

Woodbine Releases 2018/19 Corporate Responsibility Report

September 12, 2019

“Woodbine Entertainment is world-class horse racing and so much more” – Lawson Toronto — Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) proudly released its 2018 /19 Corporate Responsibility Report which highlights the company’s recent achievements towards its long-term commitment to the communities in which it operates, philanthropy, industry leadership, property development and innovation, all while fulfilling its core mandate […]

In Pictures: Relive the 160th running of the Queen’s Plate

July 9, 2019

TORONTO, July 6, 2019 – One Bad Boy kicked off his quest for the OLG Canadian Triple Crown title and bonus by leading all the way in the 160th edition of the $1 million Queen’s Plate last Saturday at Woodbine. The record-breaking Queen’s Plate day, with handle topping $18 million, featured an abundance of star […]

160th Queen’s Plate Attracts Slate of Marquee Brand Partners

June 20, 2019

OLG, G.H. Mumm, Lexus, J.P. Wisers, Stella Artois and Bubly to bring to life Canada’s must-attend summer event   TORONTO, ON, June 20, 2019– Woodbine Entertainment announced today the lineup of marquee brands that have signed on as official partners for the 160th running of the Queen’s Plate. One of Canada’s most prestigious horse racing […]

Canadian country music duo High Valley featured at the 2019 Queen’s Plate Racing Festival

April 9, 2019

TORONTO, April 9, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that Canadian country music duo High Valley will headline this year’s music line-up at the two-day Queen’s Plate Racing Festival with a live performance on the Hats & Horseshoes stage at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, June 29. High Valley, who just released their highly anticipated new […]

Woodbine Entertainment and HBPA Finalize 4-Year Agreement

April 8, 2019

2019 Season Gets Underway on April 20 Toronto, On – April 8, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association Of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that both parties have ratified the new four-year agreement that was agreed to in principle in December, 2018. The new deal, which runs through the 2022 season, […]

Woodbine Entertainment and COSA Ratify Five-Year Agreement

March 26, 2019

March 26, 2019 – Milton, ON – Woodbine Entertainment and Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced today that both parties have ratified the new five-year agreement that was announced in January. “We remain committed to our vision in being the leader in harness racing in North America and having a long term agreement with […]

JUNO Award nominee The Washboard Union to perform at 2019 Queen’s Plate Racing Festival

March 13, 2019

TORONTO, March 13, 2019 – The JUNO Award-nominated country music group The Washboard Union will be among the featured musical acts to headline this year’s Queen’s Plate Racing Festival, which runs from June 28-29 at Woodbine Racetrack. Fronted by step-brothers Aaron Grain & Chris Duncombe and their best friend David John Roberts, The Washboard Union […]

Woodbine Entertainment Secures EllisDon as Development Partner for Recently Announced GO Station

March 12, 2019

TORONTO, March 12, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment, operators of the world-class Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, home to the iconic Queen’s Plate racing festival, announced today a partnership with internationally-renowned construction experts, EllisDon for the development of the recently announced GO train station that will be built on Woodbine property. EllisDon will lead the design and construction […]