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Woodbine To Invest $6 Million In Paddock Expansion At Mohawk Park

January 24, 2019

Woodbine Entertainment today announced a $6 million expansion project for the Standardbred Race Paddock at Woodbine Mohawk Park is now underway. The expansion project is part of Woodbine Entertainment’s commitment to horse racing and Woodbine Mohawk Park as the year-round home of World Class Standardbred racing. “Our vision for Woodbine Mohawk Park is to be […]

Thoroughbred Builder Bill Graham Passes

January 17, 2019

The Ontario horse racing community is mourning the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, thoroughbred builder, William (Bill) Graham who passed away on January 15. Mr. Graham was a successful construction entrepreneur who achieved great success within thoroughbred racing including a Sovereign Award as Canada’s outstanding breeder in 2012. As the owner of […]

Woodbine Entertainment and Central Ontario Standardbred Association Reach New Five-Year Deal

January 11, 2019

Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced today the agreement in principle of a new five-year deal that includes an investment in capital upgrades and an increase in purses, further solidifying Woodbine Mohawk Park as one of the leaders in total purses paid for Standardbred racetracks in North America. “The future […]

Woodbine betting on sports wagering as potential saviour for horse racing

January 9, 2019

Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun recently wrote about sports betting in Canada. Longley wrote about how single sports betting is up and running in several states in the U.S., and spoke to Woodbine Entertainment CEO, Jim Lawson on what it could mean for Woodbine. Please click here to read the article.

One To One: Q & A With Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson

January 3, 2019

Woodbine Entertainment CEO, Jim Lawson recently spoke with Ray Paulick of The Paulick Report for an in-depth interview where topics such as property development, The Queen’s Plate, industry challenges, horse supply and much more were discussed. Please click here to read the article.

Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario reach four-year Thoroughbred racing agreement in principle

December 17, 2018

Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle for a new four-year racing deal which includes an increase of $22 million in guaranteed purses and capital investment in Thoroughbred racing. “Reaching this agreement in principle before the end of the […]

Woodbine Honoured As Environmental Legacy Leaders

December 4, 2018

Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) is proud to be honoured for its commitment to environmental stewardship by the Partners in Project Green. Partners in Project Green was initiated in 2008 by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) with the goal of developing an […]

Woodbine Entertainment Certified as Great Workplace for the Second Consecutive Year

November 20, 2018

TORONTO, October 25  – For the second consecutive year, Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) is proud to announce that the company has been certified as a Great Workplace after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Canada. To become a certified Great Place to Work, companies enroll in a program that audits the […]

Harness Racing Update: Lawson “WEG creating jobs, building $6 million paddock and working to be self-sufficient”

November 19, 2018

Woodbine Entertainment CEO, Jim Lawson recently spoke with Harness Racing Update’s Dave Briggs for a compelling state-of-the-industry interview where topics such as government support, Woodbine’s industry investments, job creation, Ontario Racing Management and much more were candidly discussed. Please click here to read the article.