Artificial Turf
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Synthetic soccer field gets the go ahead. Montreal public health now reviewing potential risksMontreal public health officials say a review of the potential health risks of synthetic turf will be completed by the end of the year.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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Why a neighbourhood in Montreal is divided over plans for a new soccer fieldMaintain 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.EnvironmentJun 20, 2023
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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.CanadaMar 24, 2023
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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.PoliticsMar 21, 2023
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Councillor still pushing for more artificial turf on Edmonton sports fieldsAs his parting gift to Edmonton athletes, Coun. Bryan Anderson wants to see more artificial turf fields spring up all over the city.PoliticsJun 7, 2017
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Artificial lawns on the rise in Metro VancouverWith 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.ConsumerFeb 14, 2016
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Blue Jays’ infield getting a dirt makeoverFollowing 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.SportsDec 20, 2015
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Concerns raised over anecdotal links between artificial turf and cancerA British Columbia cancer expert is reacting to anecdotal evidence that artificial turf made from recycled tires may cause cancer.ScienceNov 7, 2015
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Artificial grass becoming more popular in Vancouver neighbourhoodsVancouver has a long-standing reputation for being a green city, but it turns out some of that green is of the artificial variety.Feb 9, 2015
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