British Columbia Racing

Doug McCallum announcing his re-election bid for Mayor of Surrey on April 14

Surrey Mayoral Candidate Promises To Bring Racing Home

October 15, 2026

A British Columbia mayoral candidate is pledging to bring harness racing back to an historic site in Surrey where the sport was abruptly decimated last fall after nearly five decades.

Grey Sea winning at Desert Park Raceway

Grey Sea Back In B.C. Spotlight On Opening Day At Desert Park

September 27, 2026

Harness racing returned to British Columbia with the launch of the inaugural Standardbred meet at Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos on a beautiful fall afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 27.

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Harness Racing Back In B.C. On Sunday

September 24, 2026

Live harness racing returns to British Columbia this weekend with the first ever fall meet at Desert Park Raceway in beautiful Osoyoos launching on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Desert Park

Desert Park's 2026 Race Dates Announced

September 09, 2026

Race dates for the new British Columbia harness racing meet coming up this fall at Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos have been unveiled.

Desert Park

Racing Returns To B.C. This Fall

The Western Canada Horse Racing Association (WCHRA) has officially finalized an agreement with the Desert Park Exhibition Society (DPES) and the Town of Osoyoos to bring competitive harness racing to ...

Great Canadian Announces Sale Of Surrey Casino

Great Canadian Entertainment (Great Canadian) and the SE-MI-AH-MU Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Semiahmoo First Nation (SE-MI-AH-MU) announced on Monday, March 9 that they h...

Desert Park

Plans For Fall Meet In B.C. Revealed

February 14, 2026

Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) recently released details for a proposed harness racing meet in the fall of 2026 at Osoyoos Desert Park, postponing the Town of Osoyoos decision to permanently c...

Notice To B.C. Horsepeople Regarding Fall Racing

February 10, 2026

In a notice posted on Feb. 10, 2026, Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) issued a request for information regarding horsepeople and stabling for a potential meet later this year.

New Date For HRBC Annual General Meeting

January 23, 2026

The Board of Directors of Harness Racing B.C. Society has announced a new date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Fraser Downs

Barns Demolished At Fraser Downs

December 26, 2025

Demolition of the Surrey, B.C. harness racing facilities at Fraser Downs extended to the backstretch barns last week.

Harness Racing B.C. Calls On Members To Speak Up

December 06, 2025

Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) has launched a provide-wide MLA letter-writing campaign, urging members of the harness racing industry to inform their Member of the Legislative Assembly of the ...

Thoroughbred racing at Hastings Racecourse

Horse Racing To Cease At Hastings Racecourse

December 05, 2025

Hastings Racecourse & Casino announced on Friday, Dec. 5 that Thoroughbred racing will cease at the Vancouver, B.C. facility, effective immediately.

Harness Racing B.C. AGM Postponed

December 05, 2025

The Harness Racing B.C. Annual General Meeting (AGM) originally scheduled for Dec. 9, 2025, has been postponed.