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Fraser Downs

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

Update On Fraser Downs Backstretch Closure

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...

Fraser Downs

HRBC Takes Legal Action Against Great Canadian

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...

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Wagering Up At Fraser Downs

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

Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 26.

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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...

B.C. Forced To Drop Dates

In an announcement made Wednesday (April 7), the Board of Harness Racing B.C. has been forced to drop a number of race dates from the end of the April 2021 calendar.

BC's Race Dates For 2019

December 14, 2018

The 2019 harness racing calendar for British Columbia has been released as well as a stakes 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.

Stakes Cancellation In B.C.

February 28, 2017

Officials with Harness Racing B.C. have advised that an upcoming stakes event slated for March has been cancelled.

Stallion Auction For Benevolent Fund

February 11, 2017

Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) has announced it will be hosting a fundraiser for the Benevolent Fund and will be auctioning off breedings to a variety of stallions via a Sealed-Bid Auction.