Harness Racing BC

 ATTENTION: HRBC MEMBERSHIP 

This morning we had an industry phone call at 8:15AM with Doug Scott, the Assistant Deputy Minister. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the industry on the status of our funding request. It was stated that the government does not have good news and is currently not in a position financially to support the horse racing industry. Obviously this was not the answer we had wanted and it puts us in a position of not being able to race beyond our current April dates. 

The HRBC Board of Directors will meet early next week to further discuss our next steps and strategize on how we as an industry move forward. We will be looking to the Horse Racing Industry Management Committee (HRIMC) to support us and keep the pressure on the government in helping to sustain horse racing. As an industry we will also be looking to put the pressure on the government to increase our share of the slot revenues once casinos reopen. 

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but hopefully, by working together we can get through this next tough time. 

Nigel Holmes, 

HRBC Executive Director 

Please be advised that the backstretch security will be strictly enforcing the facemask policy effective Thursday, April 1, 2021. Anyone on the backstretch premises that is not wearing their facemask properly, securely covering their nose and mouth, will receive a 24-hour barring. There will be no exceptions so please abide by this rule to avoid the severe penalty.

Thank you,

This is official notice of our upcoming AGM for Harness Racing BC Society to be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm via Zoom Video Conference. Please find attached Notice of AGM and Nomination Form for Elections.

Please note that only Active Members in good standing can vote at the AGM.  To be in good standing, you must have paid your 2021 membership dues. You must renew for 2021 no later than April 12, 2021 or you will not be able to vote at the AGM.  Renewals will not be accepted past April 12, 2021 or at the AGM.

For your convenience, please find attached 2021 Membership form and feel free to contact the office to pay over the phone by credit card or mail a cheque to:

Harness Racing BC PO Box 34008 17790 #10 Hwy. Surrey, BC  V3S 8C4

Kind regards, Diane