Joel Leblanc

Northside Downs

Nova Scotia Funding For Northside Downs

January 08, 2025

The Province of Nova Scotia announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8 that it will be providing funding for infrastructure improvements to Northside Downs, a community hub for harness racing and recreation in No...

Northside Downs

Harness Racing Cape Breton Completes Northside Deal

When the 2023 season gets underway next month, Northside Downs will mark the 125th anniversary of harness racing at the North Sydney, N.S. property, now under Harness Racing Cape Breton ownership.

Kiss Me Im Irish

Kiss Me Im Irish Beats The Boys

Over the last nine months, pacing mare Kiss Me Im Irish has shown the kind of the form that could make her a dominant force in Cape Breton this season.

Northside Downs

"Business As Usual" At Northside Downs

Officials have addressed a report that raised eyebrows regarding the future of harness racing at Northside Downs in Nova Scotia.