No More Noise Toronto
@sippindata.bsky.social
NMNT is a community of people who want to have a more liveable city and a good sleep. Opinions here are my own, but should be somewhat connected to reducing noise for the benefit of people and our planet. Noise is a public health, equity and climate issue.
Tired of leaf blowers? 🍂🔊
Gasbusters just earned a win: Toronto Council now encourages avoiding two-stroke gas blowers on days with high AQHI (7–10). A small step toward quieter, cleaner air. 🌿
https://www.gasbusters.ca/news/newsletter-november-21-2025
#NoMoreNoiseTO #CleanAir
Gasbusters just earned a win: Toronto Council now encourages avoiding two-stroke gas blowers on days with high AQHI (7–10). A small step toward quieter, cleaner air. 🌿
https://www.gasbusters.ca/news/newsletter-november-21-2025
#NoMoreNoiseTO #CleanAir
December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Tired of leaf blowers? 🍂🔊
Gasbusters just earned a win: Toronto Council now encourages avoiding two-stroke gas blowers on days with high AQHI (7–10). A small step toward quieter, cleaner air. 🌿
https://www.gasbusters.ca/news/newsletter-november-21-2025
#NoMoreNoiseTO #CleanAir
Gasbusters just earned a win: Toronto Council now encourages avoiding two-stroke gas blowers on days with high AQHI (7–10). A small step toward quieter, cleaner air. 🌿
https://www.gasbusters.ca/news/newsletter-november-21-2025
#NoMoreNoiseTO #CleanAir
Some places are noisier than others — our built environment shapes the soundscape. 👂🌿
Join us on Dec 6 for a Sound Walk to explore urban soundscapes and how design can create healthier, quieter cities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/events/
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice
Join us on Dec 6 for a Sound Walk to explore urban soundscapes and how design can create healthier, quieter cities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/events/
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Some places are noisier than others — our built environment shapes the soundscape. 👂🌿
Join us on Dec 6 for a Sound Walk to explore urban soundscapes and how design can create healthier, quieter cities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/events/
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice
Join us on Dec 6 for a Sound Walk to explore urban soundscapes and how design can create healthier, quieter cities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/events/
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice
Give the gift of better sleep and better living. 🌙✨
Support No More Noise and help reduce unnecessary noise in our cities. Your donation strengthens a growing movement for healthier, calmer communities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
Support No More Noise and help reduce unnecessary noise in our cities. Your donation strengthens a growing movement for healthier, calmer communities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Give the gift of better sleep and better living. 🌙✨
Support No More Noise and help reduce unnecessary noise in our cities. Your donation strengthens a growing movement for healthier, calmer communities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
Support No More Noise and help reduce unnecessary noise in our cities. Your donation strengthens a growing movement for healthier, calmer communities.
https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
Who protects Canadians from noise pollution — the feds, the province, or Public Health? 🤔🔇
Join us Dec 4 for a deep dive into the gaps in noise governance.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VL_iSg3SRem1qZ8oBLCxHQ#/registration
#NoMoreNoiseTO
Join us Dec 4 for a deep dive into the gaps in noise governance.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VL_iSg3SRem1qZ8oBLCxHQ#/registration
#NoMoreNoiseTO
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Who protects Canadians from noise pollution — the feds, the province, or Public Health? 🤔🔇
Join us Dec 4 for a deep dive into the gaps in noise governance.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VL_iSg3SRem1qZ8oBLCxHQ#/registration
#NoMoreNoiseTO
Join us Dec 4 for a deep dive into the gaps in noise governance.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VL_iSg3SRem1qZ8oBLCxHQ#/registration
#NoMoreNoiseTO
“What is measured is managed.” But what if the wrong thing is being measured? 📊
Watch NMN ED Ingrid Buday explain how the City is mismeasuring noise reports. Start at 36:32 — it sparked great discussion!
📺 https://www.youtube.com/live/zR3ShbDTvBM?si=1OWQ1DB4_LC7Hqdy&t=2192
#NoMoreNoiseTO
Watch NMN ED Ingrid Buday explain how the City is mismeasuring noise reports. Start at 36:32 — it sparked great discussion!
📺 https://www.youtube.com/live/zR3ShbDTvBM?si=1OWQ1DB4_LC7Hqdy&t=2192
#NoMoreNoiseTO
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“What is measured is managed.” But what if the wrong thing is being measured? 📊
Watch NMN ED Ingrid Buday explain how the City is mismeasuring noise reports. Start at 36:32 — it sparked great discussion!
📺 https://www.youtube.com/live/zR3ShbDTvBM?si=1OWQ1DB4_LC7Hqdy&t=2192
#NoMoreNoiseTO
Watch NMN ED Ingrid Buday explain how the City is mismeasuring noise reports. Start at 36:32 — it sparked great discussion!
📺 https://www.youtube.com/live/zR3ShbDTvBM?si=1OWQ1DB4_LC7Hqdy&t=2192
#NoMoreNoiseTO
📚🎧 Toronto Public Library is hosting a silent disco inside the Reference Library! As I love to dance, I really want to go! Who wants to join me for a fun experience that may help some solve amplified sound disturbances? 💃🕺
Link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80s-silent-disco-in-t
Link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80s-silent-disco-in-t
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
📚🎧 Toronto Public Library is hosting a silent disco inside the Reference Library! As I love to dance, I really want to go! Who wants to join me for a fun experience that may help some solve amplified sound disturbances? 💃🕺
Link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80s-silent-disco-in-t
Link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80s-silent-disco-in-t
What’s the difference between sound and noise? 🎧🔇
Join Ingrid Buday on Dec 6 @ 2 PM for a 1-hr Sound Walk and meet others in the NMN community!
📍 Amphitheater, Philosopher's Walk
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ynMLcvS6TTfKnjfM6
#NoMoreNoiseTO
Join Ingrid Buday on Dec 6 @ 2 PM for a 1-hr Sound Walk and meet others in the NMN community!
📍 Amphitheater, Philosopher's Walk
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ynMLcvS6TTfKnjfM6
#NoMoreNoiseTO
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
What’s the difference between sound and noise? 🎧🔇
Join Ingrid Buday on Dec 6 @ 2 PM for a 1-hr Sound Walk and meet others in the NMN community!
📍 Amphitheater, Philosopher's Walk
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ynMLcvS6TTfKnjfM6
#NoMoreNoiseTO
Join Ingrid Buday on Dec 6 @ 2 PM for a 1-hr Sound Walk and meet others in the NMN community!
📍 Amphitheater, Philosopher's Walk
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ynMLcvS6TTfKnjfM6
#NoMoreNoiseTO
This Giving Tuesday, help reduce unwanted noise in our beautiful Toronto. 🌆🔇
A gift to No More Noise Toronto is a gift to yourself — and the whole community. 💙
Donate: https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
#GivingTuesday #NoMoreNoiseTO
A gift to No More Noise Toronto is a gift to yourself — and the whole community. 💙
Donate: https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
#GivingTuesday #NoMoreNoiseTO
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Giving Tuesday, help reduce unwanted noise in our beautiful Toronto. 🌆🔇
A gift to No More Noise Toronto is a gift to yourself — and the whole community. 💙
Donate: https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
#GivingTuesday #NoMoreNoiseTO
A gift to No More Noise Toronto is a gift to yourself — and the whole community. 💙
Donate: https://nomorenoisetoronto.com/donations/
#GivingTuesday #NoMoreNoiseTO
Have your say on Toronto’s west end beaches! 🏖️
City survey closes Nov 27. If jet ski noise affects you, comment on banning jet skis and illegal rentals. 🚫🚤
Survey: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/waterfront/current-projects/waterfront-revitalization-western-beaches/
City survey closes Nov 27. If jet ski noise affects you, comment on banning jet skis and illegal rentals. 🚫🚤
Survey: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/waterfront/current-projects/waterfront-revitalization-western-beaches/
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Have your say on Toronto’s west end beaches! 🏖️
City survey closes Nov 27. If jet ski noise affects you, comment on banning jet skis and illegal rentals. 🚫🚤
Survey: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/waterfront/current-projects/waterfront-revitalization-western-beaches/
City survey closes Nov 27. If jet ski noise affects you, comment on banning jet skis and illegal rentals. 🚫🚤
Survey: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/waterfront/current-projects/waterfront-revitalization-western-beaches/
The Toronto Star is asking for one great idea to make the city better. What’s one idea that would make Toronto sound better for everyone? 🔊💡
Share your thoughts!
Submit by Nov 22: thestar.com/one-great-idea
#NoMoreNoiseTO #Toronto #OneGreatIdea
Share your thoughts!
Submit by Nov 22: thestar.com/one-great-idea
#NoMoreNoiseTO #Toronto #OneGreatIdea
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Toronto Star is asking for one great idea to make the city better. What’s one idea that would make Toronto sound better for everyone? 🔊💡
Share your thoughts!
Submit by Nov 22: thestar.com/one-great-idea
#NoMoreNoiseTO #Toronto #OneGreatIdea
Share your thoughts!
Submit by Nov 22: thestar.com/one-great-idea
#NoMoreNoiseTO #Toronto #OneGreatIdea
Join us for No More Noise Toronto’s Appreciation Afternoon on Dec 6! 🍁
2 PM: Join us at the Amphitheater in the Philosopher’s Walk to meet Ingrid and the No More Noise Community. Learn about sound vs noise and watch a demo. Dress warm!
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice #TorontoEvents
2 PM: Join us at the Amphitheater in the Philosopher’s Walk to meet Ingrid and the No More Noise Community. Learn about sound vs noise and watch a demo. Dress warm!
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice #TorontoEvents
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join us for No More Noise Toronto’s Appreciation Afternoon on Dec 6! 🍁
2 PM: Join us at the Amphitheater in the Philosopher’s Walk to meet Ingrid and the No More Noise Community. Learn about sound vs noise and watch a demo. Dress warm!
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice #TorontoEvents
2 PM: Join us at the Amphitheater in the Philosopher’s Walk to meet Ingrid and the No More Noise Community. Learn about sound vs noise and watch a demo. Dress warm!
#NoMoreNoiseTO #SoundJustice #TorontoEvents
BMJ research shows noise pollution is a real health risk — tied to stress, sleep issues, and cardiovascular impacts. It’s time to treat noise as a public health priority.
More Peacefull cities = healthier lives. 🔇💙
👉 https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2024-081193
More Peacefull cities = healthier lives. 🔇💙
👉 https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2024-081193
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
BMJ research shows noise pollution is a real health risk — tied to stress, sleep issues, and cardiovascular impacts. It’s time to treat noise as a public health priority.
More Peacefull cities = healthier lives. 🔇💙
👉 https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2024-081193
More Peacefull cities = healthier lives. 🔇💙
👉 https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2024-081193
Noise pollution is a major health risk and one of the WHO’s top 3 harmful noise sources. This giving season, support No More Noise Toronto through Small Change Fund and help build quieter, healthier cities. 💙🔊
👉 https://smallchangefund.ca/campaign/creating-less-noisy-cities/
👉 https://smallchangefund.ca/campaign/creating-less-noisy-cities/
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Noise pollution is a major health risk and one of the WHO’s top 3 harmful noise sources. This giving season, support No More Noise Toronto through Small Change Fund and help build quieter, healthier cities. 💙🔊
👉 https://smallchangefund.ca/campaign/creating-less-noisy-cities/
👉 https://smallchangefund.ca/campaign/creating-less-noisy-cities/
Noise reports show 100% completion on the 311 Dashboard — but that’s only measuring investigation, not real resolution. We need outcome-based metrics that reflect lived experience. 🔊💪
Share your noise story today: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.SE10.1
Share your noise story today: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.SE10.1
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Noise reports show 100% completion on the 311 Dashboard — but that’s only measuring investigation, not real resolution. We need outcome-based metrics that reflect lived experience. 🔊💪
Share your noise story today: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.SE10.1
Share your noise story today: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.SE10.1
Toronto traffic has people eyeing marine transit 🌊 But underwater noise is a major issue for marine life 🐋 Hydrofoils seem quiet above water — let’s hope that’s true below too.
#NoMoreNoise #Hydrofoil #MarineNoise #SustainableTransport
#NoMoreNoise #Hydrofoil #MarineNoise #SustainableTransport
November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Toronto traffic has people eyeing marine transit 🌊 But underwater noise is a major issue for marine life 🐋 Hydrofoils seem quiet above water — let’s hope that’s true below too.
#NoMoreNoise #Hydrofoil #MarineNoise #SustainableTransport
#NoMoreNoise #Hydrofoil #MarineNoise #SustainableTransport
Peace in the city exists! 🌿
Join us Dec 6 @ 2 PM at Philosopher’s Walk amphitheater for a sound-level check & meetup with Ingrid Buday + the No More Noise community. Let’s enjoy our city & sleep better 💛
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #SoundWalk
Join us Dec 6 @ 2 PM at Philosopher’s Walk amphitheater for a sound-level check & meetup with Ingrid Buday + the No More Noise community. Let’s enjoy our city & sleep better 💛
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #SoundWalk
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Peace in the city exists! 🌿
Join us Dec 6 @ 2 PM at Philosopher’s Walk amphitheater for a sound-level check & meetup with Ingrid Buday + the No More Noise community. Let’s enjoy our city & sleep better 💛
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #SoundWalk
Join us Dec 6 @ 2 PM at Philosopher’s Walk amphitheater for a sound-level check & meetup with Ingrid Buday + the No More Noise community. Let’s enjoy our city & sleep better 💛
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #SoundWalk
Rogers Stadium’s debut was loud for some Downsview neighbours 🎶 We’re in talks with Live Nation on ways to make next year better — from sound level monitoring to smarter city solutions. It’s possible to have fun and let others sleep 🌙
#NoMoreNoise #SmartCities
#NoMoreNoise #SmartCities
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Rogers Stadium’s debut was loud for some Downsview neighbours 🎶 We’re in talks with Live Nation on ways to make next year better — from sound level monitoring to smarter city solutions. It’s possible to have fun and let others sleep 🌙
#NoMoreNoise #SmartCities
#NoMoreNoise #SmartCities
We’re proud to partner with the University of Toronto 🎓 Students are learning how noise impacts people & wildlife while gaining real-world skills. Stay tuned for their talk on laws & protections from noise 🌿🐦
#NoMoreNoise #UofT #NoiseAwareness
#NoMoreNoise #UofT #NoiseAwareness
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re proud to partner with the University of Toronto 🎓 Students are learning how noise impacts people & wildlife while gaining real-world skills. Stay tuned for their talk on laws & protections from noise 🌿🐦
#NoMoreNoise #UofT #NoiseAwareness
#NoMoreNoise #UofT #NoiseAwareness
Attended the ESRI Canada Users Conference 🌆 — inspiring talks on how data can help us design quieter cities. Let’s make noise a map layer urbanists & planners can use to build healthier, more peaceful communities. 💡🌿
#NoiseAwareness #SmartCities #ESRICanada
#NoiseAwareness #SmartCities #ESRICanada
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Attended the ESRI Canada Users Conference 🌆 — inspiring talks on how data can help us design quieter cities. Let’s make noise a map layer urbanists & planners can use to build healthier, more peaceful communities. 💡🌿
#NoiseAwareness #SmartCities #ESRICanada
#NoiseAwareness #SmartCities #ESRICanada
DYK the City posts Temporary & Occasional Liquor Licence Applications on a map? 🍻
They’re reviewing the process for SOPs & extended hours — and want your input!
🗓️ Survey open Oct 27–Nov 12
👉 https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=90000451&d=l&h=BA4789D3E4333C4&l=en
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #CommunityInp
They’re reviewing the process for SOPs & extended hours — and want your input!
🗓️ Survey open Oct 27–Nov 12
👉 https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=90000451&d=l&h=BA4789D3E4333C4&l=en
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #CommunityInp
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
DYK the City posts Temporary & Occasional Liquor Licence Applications on a map? 🍻
They’re reviewing the process for SOPs & extended hours — and want your input!
🗓️ Survey open Oct 27–Nov 12
👉 https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=90000451&d=l&h=BA4789D3E4333C4&l=en
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #CommunityInp
They’re reviewing the process for SOPs & extended hours — and want your input!
🗓️ Survey open Oct 27–Nov 12
👉 https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=90000451&d=l&h=BA4789D3E4333C4&l=en
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #CommunityInp
Excited to share that No More Noise is part of the External Working Group for the Night Economy with the City of Toronto! 🏙️
We provided feedback on the 2025 Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses — ensuring residents’ voices are heard.
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #Community #NightEconomy
We provided feedback on the 2025 Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses — ensuring residents’ voices are heard.
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #Community #NightEconomy
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Excited to share that No More Noise is part of the External Working Group for the Night Economy with the City of Toronto! 🏙️
We provided feedback on the 2025 Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses — ensuring residents’ voices are heard.
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #Community #NightEconomy
We provided feedback on the 2025 Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses — ensuring residents’ voices are heard.
#NoMoreNoise #Toronto #Community #NightEconomy
📅 Save the date! Dec 6, 2–4 PM — our first Appreciation Afternoon in the Bloor–University area.
We’ve come so far thanks to our amazing supporters 💛 Join us to celebrate & share our vision for soundscapes that allow both a good time 🎶 and a good sleep 😴.
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #Community
We’ve come so far thanks to our amazing supporters 💛 Join us to celebrate & share our vision for soundscapes that allow both a good time 🎶 and a good sleep 😴.
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #Community
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
📅 Save the date! Dec 6, 2–4 PM — our first Appreciation Afternoon in the Bloor–University area.
We’ve come so far thanks to our amazing supporters 💛 Join us to celebrate & share our vision for soundscapes that allow both a good time 🎶 and a good sleep 😴.
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #Community
We’ve come so far thanks to our amazing supporters 💛 Join us to celebrate & share our vision for soundscapes that allow both a good time 🎶 and a good sleep 😴.
#NoMoreNoise #TorontoEvents #Community
Our bodies react to loud sounds the same — even if we “like” the noise. Let’s find balance between fun and rest by cutting unnecessary noise. 🚗
Join founder Ingrid Buday this Sat at noon for a drop-in talk.
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Lj3_uWWR4-rcmJIFrWAOQ#/registration
Join founder Ingrid Buday this Sat at noon for a drop-in talk.
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Lj3_uWWR4-rcmJIFrWAOQ#/registration
November 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our bodies react to loud sounds the same — even if we “like” the noise. Let’s find balance between fun and rest by cutting unnecessary noise. 🚗
Join founder Ingrid Buday this Sat at noon for a drop-in talk.
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Lj3_uWWR4-rcmJIFrWAOQ#/registration
Join founder Ingrid Buday this Sat at noon for a drop-in talk.
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Lj3_uWWR4-rcmJIFrWAOQ#/registration
It’s not just outside noise — TVs can be loud too! 📺 California Gov. Newsom is cracking down on blaring streaming ads that blast louder than shows. 🔉
Read more: buff.ly/J4bhDkD
#NoisePollution #QuietLiving
Read more: buff.ly/J4bhDkD
#NoisePollution #QuietLiving
California Bans Loud Streaming Commercials
Under new legislation signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Netflix, Disney+ and the other major streamers will have to turn down the volume starting July 1, 2026
buff.ly
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It’s not just outside noise — TVs can be loud too! 📺 California Gov. Newsom is cracking down on blaring streaming ads that blast louder than shows. 🔉
Read more: buff.ly/J4bhDkD
#NoisePollution #QuietLiving
Read more: buff.ly/J4bhDkD
#NoisePollution #QuietLiving
Can’t sleep through city noise? 😩 Heavy drapes, earplugs & white noise help — but this article lists even more tools, including a pulsating pebble for calm!
Read more: buff.ly/2EkFlOZ
#NoisePollution #Sleep
Read more: buff.ly/2EkFlOZ
#NoisePollution #Sleep
When did we all stop being able to sleep without endless equipment?
As a devoted eye mask and earplug user, Olivia Petter asks whether our obsession with sleep paraphernalia has got out of hand
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Can’t sleep through city noise? 😩 Heavy drapes, earplugs & white noise help — but this article lists even more tools, including a pulsating pebble for calm!
Read more: buff.ly/2EkFlOZ
#NoisePollution #Sleep
Read more: buff.ly/2EkFlOZ
#NoisePollution #Sleep