Kawartha Downs in ‘shock’ as OLG won’t renew casino lease beyond March 2026
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Kawartha Downs in ‘shock’ as OLG won’t renew casino lease beyond March 2026
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October 1, 2025
Uncertainty for Kawartha Downs in Fraserville with news the Shorelines Slots there is set to close this spring. The OLG says it won't renew the casino lease in 2026 - a move that's taking workers and leadership by surprise. Marc Woodhouse reports.
UPDATE: UPDATE: Great Canadian Entertainment says up to two dozen of its employees will be impacted; Kawartha Downs says up to 70 jobs - including part-time workers - at the property will be affected by the OLG's decision.
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Kawartha Downs in ‘shock’ as OLG won’t renew casino lease beyond March 202602:18 | October 1, 2025
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Peterborough daycare reopens after eviction from Northview Community Church02:17 | September 9, 2026
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City of Kawartha Lakes ready to welcome Walmart Supercentre in Lindsay02:29 | September 9, 2026
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Peterborough mayor ‘deeply disappointed’ and ‘surprised’ by Woodward closure announcement01:04 | July 16, 2026
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Kawartha Downs in ‘shock’ as OLG won’t renew casino lease beyond March 2026
Description
October 1, 2025
Uncertainty for Kawartha Downs in Fraserville with news the Shorelines Slots there is set to close this spring. The OLG says it won't renew the casino lease in 2026 - a move that's taking workers and leadership by surprise. Marc Woodhouse reports.
UPDATE: UPDATE: Great Canadian Entertainment says up to two dozen of its employees will be impacted; Kawartha Downs says up to 70 jobs - including part-time workers - at the property will be affected by the OLG's decision.
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