Noise

Recent stories about noise


A black and white dog running in a snowy field
city council business

Coming up at council: Nov. 21-25, 2022

This is the final week of committee meetings for 2022, after which council will focus solely on the 2023-2026 budget. Key agenda items include the Edmonton Edge Fund, climate adaptation, excessive vehicle noise, and pop-up dog parks.

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A chart outlining the health effects of noise exposure, leading to cardiovascular disease
city council health

More than an annoyance, traffic noise is a matter of public health

As city councillors consider a report on excess vehicle noise this week, it's worth noting that noise pollution is more than an annoyance; decades of research suggest it is a major public health problem.

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