Fallout From Fraser Downs Closure August 21, 2025 British Columbia's harness racing industry was blindsided when news broke last Friday afternoon, less than three weeks away from its scheduled fall meet at Fraser Downs, that its only provincial racet...
Fraser Downs To Close August 15, 2025 In a statement issued on Friday, Aug. 15, officials with Great Canadian Entertainment announced the immediate closure of British Columbia's only harness racing track, Fraser Downs.
Update On Fraser Downs Backstretch Closure July 26, 2025 With the scheduled Fraser Downs harness racing meet six weeks away, the reopening date for the backstretch remains unconfirmed as racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp. continues work on addre...
HRBC Takes Legal Action Against Great Canadian May 21, 2025 Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) has taken legal action against Fraser Downs operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation after discussions have broken down concerning plans for a backstretch clos...
2025 Race Dates Approved For British Columbia December 17, 2024 The 2025 harness racing schedule for British Columbia has been approved with 56 race dates to be held at Fraser Downs at Elements Casino Surrey.
Dates Set For Fraser's Winter/Spring Meet December 09, 2021 Race dates for the 2022 winter/spring harness racing meet at Fraser Downs have been finalized.
B.C. Government Provides Support For Racing August 06, 2021 In a media release issued on Friday, Aug. 6, Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of B.C. (HBPA) stated they welcome the decision by the British Columbia...
Return Date Set For Fraser Downs February 19, 2021 Harness Racing BC has announced the new 2021 race date schedule for Fraser Downs.
Robin, HRBC Part Ways November 19, 2018 In an item that flew under the radar to many in the industry, it was recently communicated that Carla Robin, the executive director of Harness Racing BC, is no longer with the organization.
Positive Strides In British Columbia June 09, 2017 After a rough winter with questions about the track and race dates, signs point to optimism for Western Canada's horsemen after recent developments concerning Fraser Downs and racing in British Columb...
Fraser: Purse Increase, Dates Added June 06, 2017 Officials with Harness Racing BC have announced that additional race dates will take place this fall at Fraser Downs, and that purses will be increased by 10 per cent.
BC Horse Population Incentive Program June 06, 2017 Officials with Harness Racing BC have released the details of its 2017 Horse Population Incentive Program.
Fraser Track Conditions Discussed February 22, 2017 Officials from Harness Racing BC and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation have commented on the current state of the track at Fraser Downs, which has been hampered by numerous freeze/thaw cycles this...