Artificial Turf

• Artificial turf fields can be deadly for coho salmon: UBC study

  While recycling thousands of tires is good, the UBC study found that the fill leaches into storm-water a chemical called 6PPD-quinone, which is known to kill coho.

  Environment

  Mar 18
  
• Latest Okanagan artificial turf theft targets non-profit child care centre

  Culprits gained access to the outdoor playing area at the child care centre and stole four pieces of artificial turf, valued at well over $1,000.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2024
  
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• Synthetic soccer field gets the go ahead. Montreal public health now reviewing potential risks

  Montreal public health officials say a review of the potential health risks of synthetic turf will be completed by the end of the year.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
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• Why a neighbourhood in Montreal is divided over plans for a new soccer field

  Maintain a multipurpose green space or bring in a synthetic soccer field? The fate of Mackenzie-King Park will be voted on by council next month.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2023
• Artificial turf: Finding balance between ecology and vulnerable groups’ needs in Quebec

  'How can we keep our green spaces but still provide sports infrastructure for kids of vulnerable neighbourhoods?' Côte-des-Neiges-NDG borough mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa wonders.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023
• Turfing the turf: City of Langford to stop adding artificial grass to building fronts

  "It turns out to be more expensive in the end, it's not friendly to the environment and folks are just impacted in a negative way," Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak explained.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2023
• Councillor still pushing for more artificial turf on Edmonton sports fields

  As his parting gift to Edmonton athletes, Coun. Bryan Anderson wants to see more artificial turf fields spring up all over the city.

  Politics

  Jun 7, 2017
• Artificial lawns on the rise in Metro Vancouver

  With hotter weather and water restrictions, it’s getting tougher to maintain a green lawn over the summer.

  May 26, 2016
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• Is there a link between artificial turf used on soccer fields and cancer?

  On Friday, three major U.S. agencies announced they will investigate the use of crumb rubber on soccer fields after some have questioned its exposure can lead to cancer.

  Consumer

  Feb 14, 2016
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• Blue Jays’ infield getting a dirt makeover

  Following their upgraded level of play, and the recent rehaul of upper management, the infield at the Roger's Centre will also be undergoing a makeover.

  Sports

  Dec 20, 2015