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In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, February 24, 2021
AGCO reminds horse people of the importance of strict biosecurity measures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been informed that three additional horses tested positive for Strangles this week in the affected barn at Shamrock Training Centre. Restrictions remain in effect.
In addition, two other Standardbreds unloaded in Ontario were identified as being shipped with the horse that...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed a Standardbred race horse that had travelled from Red Shores Racetrack in PEI on Sunday February 14, 2021 with four other horses has tested positive for strangles. The race horse is in isolation at another property as of Tuesday February 16, 2021.
Four non-racing...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Post Time(s)...
In: Cannabis - Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The AGCO now issuing 30 cannabis Retail Store Authorizations per week
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has continued working with the Government of Ontario to increase the number of cannabis Retail Store Authorizations (RSAs) that are issued each month.
Effective today, February 16, 2021, the pace of store authorizations has increased from 20 to 30 RSAs each week.
AGCO...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, February 12, 2021
2021 Return to Racing Updates to Temporary Standardbred Rule Amendments
The Ontario Government announced its plans to lift the provincial emergency order, which includes horse racing, effective February 16, 2021.
To prepare for the return to racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is actively reviewing Ontario’s horse racing rules and regulations to ensure responsible measures...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd. to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Rideau Carleton Raceway (Rideau Carleton).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Rideau Carleton
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Sunday...
In: General - Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Public health regions in Ontario will gradually re-enter the COVID-19 Response Framework
On February 8, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced that when it is safe to do so, each region of the province will transition gradually from the Stay-at-Home order currently...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Ontario Racing on behalf of Woodbine Entertainment Group to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Monday, March 29, Wednesday...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, January 15, 2021
Update on Strangles Case – horse stabled at Tomiko Training Centre tests negative
In early December 2020 the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed a Standardbred horse that had travelled from PEI had tested positive for strangles. That horse was put in isolation at a farm in Princeton, ON. There were three other horses in the trailer.
Of the three, one non-racing saddle horse was unloaded...
As we enter a second provincial state of emergency, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will once again be extending the term of all active liquor and gaming licences, registrations and authorizations by three months in order to continue providing support to the people and businesses regulated by the AGCO affected by the COVID-...
In response to rising COVID-19 cases, the Ontario Government declared a second provincial emergency and announced a number of new public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, a stay-at-home order took effect in Ontario requiring everyone to remain at home with limited exceptions. More information is...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Variance at Rideau Carleton
The Registrar has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd. to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Rideau Carleton Raceway (Rideau Carleton).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Rideau Carleton
Revised Date(s)
Add:...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, January 11, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Amend at Kawartha and Leamington
The Registrar has approved the application made by RIC (KDHR) Inc. to amend the 2021 race date schedules for Kawartha Downs (Kawartha) and by Lakeshore Horse Racing Association to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for Leamington Raceway (Leamington).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Kawartha...
In: Alcohol - Friday, January 8, 2021
Liquor Reforms to Support Businesses Take Effect (January 1, 2021)
On December 9, 2020, the Government of Ontario amended a number of regulations to support bars and restaurants as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and offer consumers greater choice and convenience, now and into the future. In addition, the AGCO amended some of its policies to provide additional relief and reduce administrative...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for Hanover Raceway (Hanover).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Hanover
Revised Post Time(s)
...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, December 24, 2020
AGCO is temporarily revising Standardbred Rule 15.09 (a)
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is temporarily deleting Standardbred Rule 15.09(a) which requires that horses who are claimed in Ontario only race at tracks in the province for 60 days after being claimed, otherwise risking a monetary penalty or suspension.
In order to support industry...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to vary the 2020 race date schedules for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk
Revised Date(s)
Add: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Total: 1 date(...
In: Alcohol - Friday, December 18, 2020
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Bar Karma, Toronto
Toronto Police charged licensee with failing to comply with ROA order
NEWSThe Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of interim suspension of the liquor licence of Bar Karma located at 512 Queen St West, Toronto, for reasons of public interest and safety.
The Registrar also...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, December 17, 2020
To race in Ontario, horses must be enrolled in (or opted out of) EIPH
Horses that are entered to race in Ontario which have not been properly enrolled in (or opted out of) the Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH) Program will be ineligible to race. This includes horses coming from out of the province that have been racing on furosemide and are entered to race in Ontario without furosemide. These horses...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, December 17, 2020
Senate Sports Tavern and Senate South, Ottawa Permitted to Reopen Under Strict Conditions Until Hearing
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has lifted the Orders to suspend the liquor licences of Senate Sports Tavern located at 33 Clarence Street, and Senate South located at 1159 Bank Street Ottawa. The establishments will be allowed to reopen, under strict conditions.
A hearing before the...