A new survey conducted by Research Co. reveals that over half of Canadians experience more noise in their city or town than they did last year.
According to Research Co. data, 32 per cent of Canadians said they have been bothered inside their homes by unnecessary noise from vehicles over the past year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorioconducted by Research Co. reveals that over half of Canadians believe their city or town has experienced an increase in noise levels over the past year. This marks a five-point increase from a similar Research Co. poll conducted in August 2022.
The survey also found 32 per cent of Canadians believe their home is noisier now compared to last year. Similarly, 43 per cent feel that their street has become noisier in the same timeframe. The survey shows that more than one in five Canadians have experienced other nuisances in their homes, including loud people outside car alarms , loud music playing inside a vehicle loud music coming from a nearby home and excessive honking of car horns by drivers .
A lower percentage of Canadians indicate being bothered by yelling or screaming at a nearby home , fireworks , power tools , a loud gathering or party at a nearby home , a home alarm or cats meowing .
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