June 22, 2022  By Turf & Rec

An Oakville, Ont. building project, which includes new playing fields, has increased in cost by more than 30 per cent before ground has even been broken. The original budgeted cost for the project was about $73 million, but it has since jumped to more than $106 million. Contributing to the cost increase are rising construction and materials expenses. A new cricket field and two additional fields are among the amenities slated for the project, which also includes a new community centre and library.

Construction begins for Surrey, B.C. outdoor athletics centre. Facility to serve as premier sports destination. https://bit.ly/3xdGcjf

Zoning amendment clears way for indoor baseball facility in Penticton, B.C. Facility to include 5,000 square feet of artificial turf. https://bit.ly/3RvtQLb

Vandals carve up green at Windsor, Ont. golf course on back-to-back weekend nights. Culprits undo repairs, cause further damage. https://bit.ly/3RkJZDg

Port Elgin, Ont. sports park project nearing its second phase fundraising goal. Ball diamonds, playground already built. https://bit.ly/3KRJcHz

Hemlock trees in Ontario threatened by invasive aphid-like insect found in two regions. Insect sucks sap from trees' needles. https://bit.ly/3AWqs5j