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Montreal's Noise Bylaw Threatens Nightlife, Raises Fines to $10K

7/26/2025

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Montreal's new noise bylaw could silence the vibrant nightlife of Plateau-Mont-Royal and Ville-Marie, with first-offence fines skyrocketing from $1,500 to a staggering $10,000. Critics fear this crackdown may shutter beloved venues and stifle the city's rich cultural scene. Today marks the final opportunity for the public to voice their concerns.

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Montreal's new noise bylaw could silence the vibrant nightlife of Plateau-Mont-Royal and Ville-Marie, with first-offence fines skyrocketing from $1,500 to a staggering $10,000. Critics fear this crackdown may shutter beloved venues and stifle the city's rich cultural scene. Today marks the final opportunity for the public to voice their concerns.