Monthly Archives: November 2017

This came across my screen today, as part of an alert. I am passing it on to you, the NC readers.  The key finding?  Commuting is a noisy endeavour! The research was done in Toronto, so we even have Canadian … Continue reading →

Who would have thought that transit was noisy! My goodness, what an idea. Brakes, acceleration, bells, grinding, etc.  Yes, noisy. Toronto’s TTC seems to fit the bill.  Read all about it here. Definitely time to get those earplugs out.  They … Continue reading →

Yes, it is getting to that time of year!  Some of my neighbours have their lights up already! This article isn’t about noise (though it makes a brief reference to volume) – but it does bolster the argument about playing … Continue reading →

Electric cars will sing Have you ever been taken by surprise by a hybrid or electric car suddenly and silently appearing beside you?  It can be quite a shock. Well, Nissan is ready to address the danger of silent electric … Continue reading →