Sound

• Montreal music venues call for rule changes as noise complaints choke industry

  After Turbo Haus venue moved into Montreal's lively Quartier des Spectacles district and spent thousands on soundproofing, a warning from the city to reduce noise came as a shock.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2023
  
• Constant clamour from Canderel building continues to shell Mile-Ex residents

  Borough officials say a private firm has been hired to identify the potential problem and find possible solutions to improve the living situation of residents.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2021
  
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• Saskatoon retrofits fleet so residents can get a good night’s sleep

  The City of Saskatoon said the conventional, high-pitched “beep, beep beep” of the alarms can be disturbing -- especially at night.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
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• Edmonton researchers warn popping balloons as loud as shotgun blasts

  An audiologist from the University of Alberta says popping a balloon next to someone's ear is as loud as firing a high-powered shotgun.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2017