Career
Charles Juravinski was born in Saskatchewan, and his childhood was spent in the difficult years of the Great Depression. In 1942, the family relocated to Hamilton, Ontario motivated by job opportunities arising from wartime industry. From the mid-to-late 1950s, Juravinski worked in the construction industry, and in 1958 along with his brother-in-law founded WilChar Construction based in Hamilton.
In 1971 the company closed and Juravinski opted to launch a racetrack in nearby Dundas, Ontario.
Flamboro Downs opened on April 9, 1975 and proved very successful. He managed the racetrack until 2003 when he sold it to Magna Entertainment.
