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Milton opens new cricket practice cage amid sport's continued growth
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (89+ words) July 2, 2026" By Turf & Rec Milton, Ont. has opened a new training facility for its growing cricket community. Milton Now reports a dedicated cricket batting and pitching cage has opened at Optimist Park, allowing players to practise and train. The cage…...
Push for Dartmouth, N. S. cricket field leaves baseball group feeling short-changed - Turf & Rec Turf & Rec
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (150+ words) Petition tops 2, 000 signatures against cricket field taking over ball diamond site June 25, 2026" By Turf & Rec A meeting this week of Halifax Regional Council will look into a proposed project that will appeal to the municipality's cricket community but has left…...
More Canadian ball fields getting financial boost from Blue Jays charity
2+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) June 16, 2026" By Turf & Rec Several more Canadian municipalities will see their baseball facilities upgraded thanks to the financial assist of the Toronto Blue Jays" charitable arm. The Jays Care Foundation is assisting 22 municipalities across the country this year with funding…...
Safety concerns prompt City of Barrie to reconsider mowing slopes
2+ week, 3+ day ago (131+ words) Sloped green spaces would become naturalized June 15, 2026" By Turf & Rec Concerns for operator safety may lead to steep-sloped municipal green spaces in Barrie, Ont. to become naturalized. Barrie Today reports staff cite health and safety risks as well as equipment…...
Staying ahead of break-ins at storage yards - Turf & Rec Turf & Rec
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1081+ words) Waterloo landscape business owner has thought outside the box to deter theft June 11, 2026" By Mike Jiggens Lawn care companies, such as Burch Landscape Services in Waterloo, Ont. , face increasing theft risks, leading to higher insurance premiums and repair costs. Owner…...
Blue Jays charity helping municipalities across Canada with diamond upgrades
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (190+ words) Jays Care Foundation assisting 22 Canadian municipalities this year June 11, 2026" By Turf & Rec Several municipalities across Canada will be making upgrades and improvements to their baseball diamonds, thanks to funding from the Jays Care Foundation " the charitable arm of the Toronto…...
Cordless circular saw features power, ergonomic and safety boosts
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (172+ words) June 10, 2026" By Turf & Rec Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 FUEL 10--inch rear handle circular saw, delivering new dynamics in cordless power, ergonomics, and safety for professional landscape contractors doing design/build projects and other skilled tradespersons. Engineered with the next…...
North Bay approves cricket field project despite spending concerns by some
3+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) Councillor doesn't support 'blank cheque' approach to project's funding June 10, 2026" By Turf & Rec The desire to construct a new cricket pitch in North Bay, Ont. is largely supported by local residents, but many are questioning the city's level of spending,…...
The man behind UBC's FIFA World Cup team base camp training site - Turf & Rec Turf & Rec
3+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) Gary Bartley and his team ensures sports field site meets FIFA's stringent standards June 9, 2026" By Turf & Rec The National Soccer Development Centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver is serving as a team base camp training site for…...
Yanmar adds Alberta company to its network of dealerships - Turf & Rec Turf & Rec
3+ week, 2+ day ago (119+ words) Emerald Equipment has locations in Edmonton and Calgary June 9, 2026" By Turf & Rec The addition of Emerald Equipment represents another step in Yanmar's growth in Canada. Emerald Equipment is a family-owned business, operating two Alberta locations and serving customers across the…...