Sorry Mayor Cowan No Casino in Waterloo Region

Mayor Cowan really wanted to push through this casino even though the Region of Waterloo wanted nothing to do with it. Unfortunately for him, the minority Liberal government thought twice about pissing off this region shortly before a much expected spring election and realized that it wasn't a good idea.

This is excellent news that I am happy to hear and share today.

A casino will not be built in Waterloo Region. Kitchener-Centre MPP John Milloy says the province has "heard local voices". #kw
— Mike McCulloch (@MikeCBC) December 12, 2013

"There was an active debate within our community whether to locate a gaming facility within our region. Today's decision reflects ...1/2 #kw
— Mike McCulloch (@MikeCBC) December 12, 2013

the views of many put forward during this debate, and at the same time supports our horse racing industry." John Milloy, in release #kw 2/2
— Mike McCulloch (@MikeCBC) December 12, 2013

Kitchener-Centre MPP John Milloy says the Grand River Raceway in Elora remains a "viable location for a gaming site." #kw
— Mike McCulloch (@MikeCBC) December 12, 2013

UPDATE:
You can refer to the CTV News Article for more information.