Exhausted Hamilton residents dealing with 'nightmare' noise next door say pleas to city, police go unheard

Last year, Hamilton police stopped responding to most noise complaints and the city's bylaw officers cut back their hours, leaving residents with no one to call for long stretches overnight. Unable to tune out the loud music, hammering and yelling, these residents are speaking out to demand change — and some quiet.

Exhausted Hamilton residents dealing with 'nightmare' noise next door say pleas to city, police go unheard
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Last year, Hamilton police stopped responding to most noise complaints and the city's bylaw officers cut back their hours, leaving residents with no one to call for long stretches overnight. Unable to tune out the loud music, hammering and yelling, these residents are speaking out to demand change — and some quiet.