Residents living near Rogers Stadium in Toronto are raising concerns about the noise levels from concerts at the venue. One resident who lives right across from the stadium says she can hear the music even with her windows closed, and the noise extends beyond the concerts themselves.
The resident says the bands practise during the day when she is working from her office, and the traffic congestion caused by concertgoers has become a significant issue. She says it is affecting her daily life, including plans to have her grandchildren sleep over at the weekend.
In a statement to CBC News, Live Nation, the organisation that promotes shows at Rogers Stadium, said the venue operates under strict sound regulations established by the city with extensive operational oversight in place at every show.
Not all nearby residents share the same concerns. One condo resident who lives close to the stadium says she loves the music and believes it brings people together. She says that when she is inside with the windows closed, the sound is minimal and does not bother her at all.
Bruno Mars still has four more shows scheduled between now and Sunday, meaning the debate over concert noise in the neighbourhood is likely to continue. The issue highlights the ongoing tension between live entertainment venues and residential communities in growing urban centres across Canada.