Harness Racing B.C. Annual General Meeting Dec. 9 October 22, 2025 The Board of Directors of Harness Racing B.C. Society has announced its Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. (PT) via Zoom video conference.
Fraser Downs Dismantling Continues September 26, 2025 Local media has reported the racing surface at Fraser Downs is being torn up.
Community Rallies Against Fraser Downs Closure September 12, 2025 “What’s the hurry, Surrey? Why aren’t we racing today? There’s nothing in the community plan. There’s nothing going on here for years.”
Public Rally Planned In Support Of Fraser Downs August 31, 2025 Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) is calling on supporters of the harness racing industry to attend a public rally on Thursday, Sept. 4 following the sudden closure of Fraser Downs in Surrey, B.C...
A Call For Action In British Columbia August 22, 2025 With the news that the City of Surrey has chosen to enact its lease recapture clause on the land currently occupied by Fraser Downs, the harness racing industry in British Columbia wants answers. Now.
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...
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...
Wagering Up At Fraser Downs May 08, 2023 The 2023 winter/spring meet at Fraser Downs finished with wagering numbers on the rise and “great vibes all around,” according to Kelly MacMillan, President of Harness Racing BC.
HRBC Annual General Meeting Next Week April 20, 2023 Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 26.
Payments Approved For Cancelled Fraser Dates December 15, 2022 The Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) Board of Directors met on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss the financial hardships resulting from the cancellation of races in December.
Racing Avoids B.C. Flooding Obstacles November 22, 2021 It wasn’t the winner’s circle celebration trainer Dennis Johnston had envisioned when his two-year-old pacer Jimmyachance won the $75,000 Robert Millbank Memorial Stakes last Thursday at Fraser Downs,...
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...