Following the City of Montreal’s Nightlife Policy adopted last October, the Plateau is proposing changes to its noise bylaw in an effort to better balance nightlife with residents’ needs.

The proposed rules introduce a new way of measuring how much a venue’s sound stands out from the usual background noise in the neighbourhood—a method called spectral emergence.

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However, some critics say the changes may not provide new protections and could introduce new risks and fines instead.

Max Honigmann of MTL 24/24, a non-profit that advocates for Montreal’s nightlife, says the city’s approach i

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