Noise pollution

• Transport Canada seeking input on small-boat noise regulations

  The national agency says it’s seeking ways to address concerns over loud watercraft as boating season takes off in B.C.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
• Urban noise and the dangers to our health 

  As Canada’s population grows, so too do its big cities. With that growth comes urban noise, a serious public health threat that experts say doesn’t get the attention it should.

  Canada

  Mar 5
  
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• Booms, bangs and bells: Edmonton residents fed up with new 24/7 train noise from CN Rail yard

  Dunvegan 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.

  Politics

  Feb 5, 2021
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• Saint-Lambert reaches agreement to limit noise levels from events at Parc Jean-Drapeau

  Some residents of the south shore town have complained for years about noise coming from the island during music festivals.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• Coronavirus: Less boat traffic is good news for Canada’s marine life

  Noise pollution from vessels is one of the single greatest risks to marine animals who rely on sound for communication.

  Environment

  Apr 8, 2020
• Beaconsfield residents rally together to explore options on sound wall barrier

  They say noise and air pollution in the area is so high, it’s putting their health at risk.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2019
• 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
• 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.

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2018
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• South Shore residents complain of noise from Parc Jean-Drapeau during festivals

  For years, some residents have complained about music coming from the various music festivals at the park.  

  Canada

  Jul 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.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2018