The 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...

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

"It goes up to 94 decibels," said Dorval resident Mario Carangi. "When it's like this, it's difficult."

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.

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

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.

An estimated 200,000 residents living under the airport's flight paths from Dorval to Ahuntsic could qualify for compensation.

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.

Anyone living within 350 metres south and 170 metres north of the Ville-Marie, between Guy Street and de Carillon Avenue is eligible.

"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."