Have things been louder in your neighbourhood?
According to a new study by Research Co., nearly half of Canadians have reported that their city or town is much louder in 2022 than in 2021.
In an online survey of a representative national sample of 1000 adult Canadians, 49% of Canadians said they believe their city or town has become noisier over the past year.
When asked about specific disturbances that have bothered them at home over the past year, more than a third (36%) of Canadians mentioned unnecessary noises from vehicles.
Other disturbances included construction related noise (29%), loud people outside their home (28%), dogs barking (27%), car alarms (25%) and yard work (25%).
Despite the reports of noisier neighbourhoods, there were a few noises that were reported less in 2022.
These included reports of music playing inside a vehicle (21%), power tools (21%), drivers honking the horn excessively (20%), yelling or screaming at a nearby home (19%), loud music playing at a nearby home (18%), fireworks (18%), a loud gathering or party at a nearby home (17%), a home alarm (10%) and cats meowing (7%).
“Compared to 2021, there is significant growth in the proportion of Canadians who have been bothered at home by drivers honking the horn excessively,” says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co.
“In British Columbia, three-in-ten residents (30%) have experienced this nuisance.”
You can see the full report here.
