Beaconsfield residents rally together to explore options on sound wall barrier
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
They say noise and air pollution in the area is so high, it’s putting their health at risk. Continue reading
Noise pollution
Residents in Montreal’s West Island want to join class action lawsuit against Trudeau airport
By Anne Leclair Reporter
“It goes up to 94 decibels,” said Dorval resident Mario Carangi. “When it’s like this, it’s difficult.” Continue reading
Department of Environment gives AIM permission to restart Saint John operations Monday
New Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Local Government has given American Iron and Metal Company Inc., permission to restart operations for a 90-day trial period. Continue reading
South Shore residents complain of noise from Parc Jean-Drapeau during festivals
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
For years, some residents have complained about music coming from the various music festivals at the park. Continue reading
Could a computer simulator help save endangered beluga whales?
The simulator should help scientists understand how much time the whales spend in the acoustic footprint of each boat — and evaluate whether policies such as adjusting boat speed could make a difference. Continue reading
Class action lawsuit over noise pollution at Trudeau airport gets green light
By Anne Leclair Reporter
An estimated 200,000 residents living under the airport’s flight paths from Dorval to Ahuntsic could qualify for compensation. Continue reading
Noise pollution is everywhere — here’s how to make time for silence
With so much noise around us, how do we truly find time to be in silence? Experts share their best tips on how to be alone. Continue reading
Court approves $3.5M settlement in Ville-Marie Expy. construction noise lawsuit
Anyone living within 350 metres south and 170 metres north of the Ville-Marie, between Guy Street and de Carillon Avenue is eligible. Continue reading
High-pitched alarm driving some Vancouver residents (and their dogs) mad
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
“When you take the dog out for a walk and you go back upstairs you can still hear it ringing in your ears for the next half-hour.” Continue reading
Noise from Toronto’s public transit could lead to long-term hearing loss: study
Research says commuters in Toronto are at risk to “environmental noise” above average safety limits. Continue reading