Noise pollution
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Booms, bangs and bells: Edmonton residents fed up with new 24/7 train noise from CN Rail yardDunvegan residents are fed up after the nearby CN railyard became a conductor training site — resulting in 24/7 train noise that's preventing them from sleeping.PoliticsFeb 5
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Saint-Lambert reaches agreement to limit noise levels from events at Parc Jean-DrapeauSome residents of the south shore town have complained for years about noise coming from the island during music festivals.CanadaNov 17, 2020
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Coronavirus: Less boat traffic is good news for Canada’s marine lifeThe reduction of boat traffic on the B.C. coast could be good news for marine life. “I think it’s still too early to tell,” said Valeria Vergara, a marine mammal research scientist with the Ocean Wise Conservation Association. “But certainly it has to be good news for marine life locally.” Noise pollution from vessels is...EnvironmentApr 8, 2020
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Beaconsfield residents rally together to explore options on sound wall barrierThey say noise and air pollution in the area is so high, it’s putting their health at risk.CanadaJun 18, 2019
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Residents in Montreal’s West Island want to join class action lawsuit against Trudeau airport"It goes up to 94 decibels," said Dorval resident Mario Carangi. "When it's like this, it's difficult."May 28, 2019
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Department of Environment gives AIM permission to restart Saint John operations MondayNew 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.PoliticsDec 2, 2018
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South Shore residents complain of noise from Parc Jean-Drapeau during festivalsFor years, some residents have complained about music coming from the various music festivals at the park.CanadaJul 29, 2018
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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.EnvironmentJul 29, 2018
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Class action lawsuit over noise pollution at Trudeau airport gets green lightAn estimated 200,000 residents living under the airport's flight paths from Dorval to Ahuntsic could qualify for compensation.CanadaApr 11, 2018
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Noise pollution is everywhere — here’s how to make time for silenceWith 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.LifestyleMar 27, 2018
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