Horsemen's Update On BC Stalemate January 21, 2014 On Monday, January 20, a joint update issued by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia (HBPA of BC) brought the provincial horse racing industry up to speed in regard...
BC Racing Heading For Impass January 18, 2014 Jackson Wittup, executive director of Harness Racing B.C. says talks between his organization and Great Canadian Gaming, operators of Fraser Downs have hit a snag and again it’s over the issue of race...
Wittup Named HRBC Executive Director October 22, 2013 It has been announced that former Standardbred Canada Chair Jackson Wittup has been appointed the new executive director of Harness Racing BC.
Go West Young Man! November 09, 2011 At the age of just 22, Scott Zeron has blasted onto the harness racing scene as one of the world’s top drivers and clearly one of the best that Canada has ever
Fraser To Mirror Hastings' Marketing Plan October 14, 2011 Although Fraser Downs hosted one less race card than planned during its opening weekend, management at the Surrey oval remain positive heading into the track's second weekend of the meet
A New Era At Fraser October 06, 2011 Ten months of harness racing, a dominant trainer returning home and a reduced takeout rate for the horseplayers. Can Fraser Downs convert these positives into a successful Fall-Winter meet?
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
Do You Fit The Profile? October 21, 2010 "It really is a chance to give back to the industry they love and to possibly make changes they'd like to see come in...that was the way I started. This industry has been awesome to me and I wanted to...
Wittup Comments On CEO Selection April 22, 2010 Jackson Wittup, Standardbred Canada’s Chairman of the Board, today commented on the selection process and timeline for naming SC's next President and Chief Executive Officer
Wittup Elected To Third Term As Chair February 02, 2010 On Saturday, January 30, Standardbred Canada elected its Officers & Executive Committee for 2010, re-electing Jackson Wittup to his third term as Chair of
Niele Jiwan Remembered December 29, 2009 The harness racing industry was saddened to learn of the recent passing of prominent B.C. horse owner Niele
Unique Auction Item In Coleman Fundraiser October 29, 2009 A one-of-a-kind Parliament Hill experience has been added to the Victoria Burn Unit fundraiser spearheaded by trainer Casie Coleman and Fraser Downs