Noise Bylaws

• New Brunswick city discusses audio technology to enforce noise bylaw

  Fredericton does have a noise bylaw, but measuring and enforcing it can be a challenge. That's where some new technology could help.

  Politics

  Sep 2, 2022
  
• Noisy trucks at big box retailer, keeping neighbours awake, prompts complaints in Penticton

  Walmart Canada told Global News it takes customer complaints seriously and is looking into the concerns from area residents about the noise.

  Economy

  Jun 2, 2021
  
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• Niagara-on-the-Lake scraps proposed noise bylaw after ‘resounding no’ from public

  A motion to nix the draft bylaw passed unanimously on Monday night.

  Aug 11, 2020
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• Singing or hooting after 9 p.m. in Niagara-on-the-Lake? Draft bylaw proposes $350 fine

  "The legs of this bylaw were drafted, I think, pre-COVID. If it was a bad idea then, I don’t think it could be any worse now."

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
• Noise ticket violates Edmonton street preacher’s charter rights: advocacy group

  The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says Dale Malayko was given the $250 ticket last June when he and a colleague were preaching in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2020
• ‘It saves lives’: Motorcyclists defend loud pipes despite threat of fines

  Some Winnipeg bikers argue their volume is a safety matter. Police warn tickets may be issued to drivers of motorcycles and vehicles for 'excessive noise'.

  Jul 17, 2018
• Sound-emitting devices in downtown Toronto parkette removed after complaints

  Managers of an office building near Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East installed the anti-loitering devices to target crime in the area, but removed the devices after social media pressure.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2017
• People living next to Vancouver House construction say noise is excessive

  Construction on the highly anticipated 'Vancouver House' in the 1400 block of Howe Street has begun. So too has the noise.

  Jun 4, 2015