Laurence Watt

Joel Waterman, who grew up playing soccer in Langley and Surrey, B.C., is now lacing his cleats to play for Canada in the 2022 World Cup.

North Vancouver soccer clubs say they are turning kids away from academy and development sessions due to a lack of available space on artificial turf fields.

Soccer advocates called on councillors to build more artificial turf fields, with aspiring young players being turned away from development sessions due to a shortage of turf fields, according to the North Vancouver Football Club.

The countdown to kickoff is still months away, but changes are already underway at B.C. Place ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From new elevators to a temporary grass field, the upgrades are transforming the stadium and reigniting old questions about its cost and location.