Pickleball

• Pickleball’s popularity serves up spike in injuries, sparking safety talks

  The popularity of pickleball, the low-impact racket sport, has continued to grow. With more people playing, more injuries are being reported.

  Sports

  Mar 30
  
• Pickleball popularity: indoor courts coming to Winnipeg in 2025

  A sport traditionally played by seniors has exploded in the last few years and is now attracting athletes of all ages and skill levels.

  Sports

  Jan 3
  
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• Halifax city council could close pickleball court due to ‘excessive’ noise

  Pickleball courts in a Halifax suburb are in danger of being shut down by the city after drawing complaints from residents who describe the noise levels as “excessive.”

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2024
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• Pickleball or housing? Debate in this Ontario city shows dilemma municipalities face

  A Peterborough councillor recently proposed delaying several projects including a pickleball court to fund housing, illustrating the dilemma many Ontario municipalities are facing.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2024
• Pickleball players say mayor had conflict in shutting down popular B.C. court

  The municipality shuttered the courts this spring, citing complaints from neighbours, the cost of sound mitigation and conflict with players. 

  Politics

  Aug 6, 2024
• Changes coming to tennis court in Winnipeg’s Waverley West neighbourhood

  Partners broke ground on new tennis courts planned for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park Saturday. Improvements are a joint project by the City of Winnipeg and Province of Manitoba.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2024
• Okotoks aims to become world-class pickleball hub with proposed facility

  Plans for a 44-thousand square foot complex in the north of Okotoks have the pickleball community excited about what the world-class facility will bring to the town.

  Sports

  Jun 3, 2024
• Growing petition opposes Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough

  As of May 8, the online petition features more than 2,500 signatures opposing the redevelopment of the park which would include 16 pickleball courts.

  Environment

  May 8, 2024
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• Pickleballers raise a racket after North Saanich votes to shutter courts

  Players of the popular racket sport were shocked to learn this week that the municipality's council has voted to shutter a set of busy pickleball courts at Wain Park.

  Politics

  May 3, 2024
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• Pickleball courts to proceed as part of Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough

  After a lengthy discussion on Monday, 16 new pickleball courts will be constructed at the McDonnel Street park, along with a specialized bike path and expanded skateboard area.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2024