Noise

• Montreal music venues call for rule changes as noise complaints choke industry

  After Turbo Haus venue moved into Montreal's lively Quartier des Spectacles district and spent thousands on soundproofing, a warning from the city to reduce noise came as a shock.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2023
  
• New plans in place to reduce noise of Montreal REM trains

  The two measures are supposed to make the trains three to 10 times quieter to the human ear.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• REM officials boast on-time performance record but problems persist

  Building the sprawling all electric and fully automated rail service is now estimated to cost $7.95 Billion, a 26 per cent increase since construction began in 2018.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
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• Noise from REM train line ‘absolutely very loud’ for those living near tracks

  Many people living near the tracks of the REM train line to the South Shore complain the noise remains a major disturbance and is diminishing their quality of life.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
• 500-person, unsanctioned truck rally an ‘unwelcome’ reoccurrence, Barrie police say

  Barrie Police say unsanctioned truck rallies are becoming an unwelcome event, and over 500 people and 150 trucks gathered in the Georgian Mall Parking Lot over the weekend.

  Crime

  Jun 6, 2023
• Montreal residents complaining about noise from REM trains as testing continues

  A spokesperson for the REM tells Global News complaints about train noise have been made by people living in Griffintown, Pointe-St-Charles and Nun's Island.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
• Neighbourhood too noisy? Vancouver seeks feedback for update to noise bylaw

  The City of Vancouver is asking the public to sound off as it plans to revamp its noise-control bylaw.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
• 2 men charged after altercation over noise at Guelph apartment building

  Investigators say one man brought a baseball bat with him but sustained injuries after getting punched in the face.

  Crime

  May 8, 2023
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• A busy homecoming weekend for Guelph, Ont. police, bylaw enforcement

  There were more than 400 calls for service during a 20-hour period including several noise complaints. A Toronto man was charged after a can of bear spray was discharged.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022
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• More police officers to be deployed for University of Guelph homecoming weekend

  Guelph Police Service announced on Thursday that they will be deploying additional officers to ensure those celebrating are able to do so safely.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022