Live thoroughbred racing at Hastings Racecourse, a 133-year-old fixture in British Columbia’s horse racing and agricultural community, is ending after Great Canadian Entertainment said it will discontinue operations following the province’s decision to terminate the slot-machine revenue stream that has helped support BC’s racing sector for about two decades — funding that ends Jan. 31, 2026.

OTTAWA, Ontario (November 24, 2025) — The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the national voice of Canada’s veterinarians, is calling on federal and provincial governments to address three critical challenges threatening animal health, food security, and the well-being of veterinary professionals: