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.
Slots Staying Open At Kawartha, Hiawatha December 11, 2025 After earlier announcements indicating that the expanded gaming operations at two of Ontario's racetracks would be ending in 2026, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) placed its proverbial chip...
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.
Casino Lease Agreement Also Ending At Kawartha Downs October 03, 2025 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) will not be renewing its lease agreement with casino operator Great Canadian Entertainment at Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Peterborough, Ont.
Fraser Downs Dismantling Continues September 26, 2025 Local media has reported the racing surface at Fraser Downs is being torn up.
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...
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Working To Purchase Hastings June 09, 2025 The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) announced on Friday, June 6 that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for an agreement in principle to acquire the casino business and related ...
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...
Relocation Of Gateway Casino To Impact Georgian Downs May 09, 2024 Great Canadian Entertainment, operator of Georgian Downs, has indicated the future of harness racing at the Innisfil, Ont. racetrack will be significantly impacted after the site's casino operator ann...
Canada's Largest Casino Coming To Woodbine March 10, 2023 A brand new $1 billion destination will open this summer, featuring casino, hotel, entertainment venue and multiple dining outlets.
Anfinson Appointed Great Canadian CEO November 23, 2022 Great Canadian Entertainment (“Great Canadian” or the “Company”) announced on Monday, Nov. 21 that Anthony ‘Tony’ Rodio, Chief Executive Officer, is retiring as CEO and director, and the Board of Dire...