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ORC Rules On Race Dates Appeals

January 28, 2011

On Friday, January 28, the Ontario Racing Commission ruled on the appeals of the Ontario Harness Horse Association, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, and the Northern Horsemen’s Association in regard...

Report: Expand Georgian Downs

January 20, 2011

A recently-completed draft of the 'Inspiring Innisfil 2020' report compiled by McSweeney and Associates has recommended that a major new attraction, such as a resort-style hotel and recreational compl...

'Heartland' Star Supports SBOA Silent Auction

January 18, 2011

Amber Marshall, star of CBC’s wildly popular 'Heartland' television series, has stepped up to support the fundraising silent auction at the annual SBOA Awards Dinner

Purse Increase At Fraser Downs

December 22, 2010

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, operator of Fraser Downs, today announced that there will be a purse increase at the Cloverdale, BC track effective December 31

GCGC Appoints BC Regional Manager

December 20, 2010

According to a report, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, operator of both Fraser Downs and Hastings Park in BC, has announced that it has appointed a regional general manager of racing

S-Breds To Race At Fraser Downs In 2011

November 25, 2010

The BC Horse Racing Industry Management Committee has announced that the 2011 season of standardbred racing in the province will be taking place at Fraser Downs. The announcement also outlines the rac...

Arrests In BC Casino-Related Robberies

November 09, 2010

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Vice President Howard Blank has gone on the record as saying that the organization's River Rock Casino in British Columbia is safe

Sandown Lease Extended

October 25, 2010

With no live harness racing scheduled, it was announced this past May that Sandown Park in North Saanich, BC would probably be demolished. According to a report, something has changed

2011 Race Date Agreement In BC?

October 15, 2010

According to Harness Racing BC, the organization has reached an agreement on a plan with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation in regard to the implementation of live standardbred race dates for 2011

Milton Woensdregt, GCGC CFO, Resigns

August 27, 2010

The Great Canadian Gaming Corp. announced today that Milton Woensdregt has resigned as chief financial officer of the company effective August 19, 2010

Jungquist Questions GCGC's Intentions

August 24, 2010

With BC's standardbred racing industry currently in scramble mode to retain race dates for the foreseeable months, Fraser Downs horseman Dave Jungquist isn't pulling any punches regarding what he beli...

Keeling On West Coast Racing Crisis

August 16, 2010

Much has happened in British Columbia's racing industry since Chuck Keeling relinquished his position with the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. on July 29. With all of the developments which have occurred ...