Sound Barrier
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NASA image shows astonishing moment supersonic jet pierced sound barrierBoom Supersonic partnered with NASA to capture a photo of the phenomenon invisible to the naked eye.TrendingMar 4, 2025
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Calgary committee endorses $12M spend on sound barrier repairOn Wednesday, a city committee endorsed a plan to spend $12 million over 4 years to repair the walls in all four quadrants of the city.CanadaApr 5, 2023
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Beaconsfield, Que. residents reject higher taxes to pay for sound wallA Léger survey shows most residents in Beaconsfield don't support paying more taxes for a sound barrier to shield residents from the noise pollution of Highway 20.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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Beaconsfield residents present petition supporting building of Hwy. 20 sound barrierResidents are pushing for the construction of a sound barrier along Highway 20 in Beaconsfield to deal with noise and air pollution from increasing traffic.NewsAug 23, 2021
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Baie-D’Urfé sound barrier project hits financial wall, is put on holdCiting cost increases and COVID-19, Baie-D’Urfé city council has shelved the long-awaited sound barrier project for an undetermined length of time.TrafficDec 18, 2020
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Baie-D’Urfé gets green light to build long-awaited sound barrierAfter years of demands, the town of Baie-D’Urfé has gotten approval by the Quebec Transport Ministry (MTQ) to build a long-awaited sound barrier along Highway 20.TrafficJan 15, 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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Kingston’s Graceland housing plan strikes wrong note with residents, district councillorRevised plans for a controversial subdivision in Kingston’s west end go to the planning committee next week amid concerns from residents and the district councillor.PoliticsFeb 27, 2019
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‘Every day, it’s noise’: Dorval residents unhappy with noise barrier constructionThe sound barrier is supposed to help keep noise out, but residents complain noise has only increased since construction of the acoustic screen began.CanadaOct 5, 2018
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Westmount threatens to sue if noise from new Ville-Marie Expressway affects residentsThe City of Westmount is threatening to sue Quebec's Transport Department over changes to Highway 136, which will replace the Ville-Marie Expressway.CanadaApr 20, 2017
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