Welcome to the
Ban the Cannons web site

It's time Propane Cannons
were Banned in British Columbia

The Ban the Cannons group is dedicated to stopping extreme noise abuse from blueberry farms in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. These farms use   ((( EXCEPTIONALLY LOUD )))   bird scare devices called propane cannons in an attempt to keep birds away from their berry crops.

The noise from propane cannons profoundly affects our lives, our well being, and our enjoyment of property. We would like to see the use of propane cannons stopped in more populated areas of the Fraser Valley.

A number of groups have studied the effectiveness of propane cannons and they all conclude that cannons are ineffective, but many farms continue to use cannons as their primary bird deterrent method, annoying all those who live nearby. There are alternatives that growers could use that are equally as effective as cannons, but these facts are ignored by BC Blueberry Council member farms, and Ministry of Agriculture staff members. They just don't give a darn about farm neighbours.

If you are a victim of propane cannon noise, please explore our website further. Learn more about the impact of the noise on your hearing and your health. Then if you decide that you want a little peace and quiet in your life, if you are concerned about your health and well being, or if you just feel imposed upon by a noisy disrespectful neighbour, please send us an e-mail at: bancannons@hotmail.com

  Propane Cannons have been in the news a lot lately. In January, 2013, the propane cannon situation in Langley was discussed on the CBC News with Tony Parsons. Last May the CBC News covered a propane cannon situation in Vernon BC. And recently, BC Blueberry Spokesperson and cannon advocate Mike Makara spoke his mind on Global TV about rural Langley residents who oppose the use of cannons.

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From The CBC News with Tony Parsons

Listen to Tony describe the propane cannon situation in Langley Township, January 2013 … [more]

More from The CBC News with Tony Parsons

In this video Tony describes a propane cannon situation in Vernon BC, May 2012 … [more]

A News report from the Global TV Newsroom, in Langley BC, March 2013

This video was taken at our protest in front of Newlands Golf Club … [more]

Mike Makara, BC Blueberry Council Chairman and Spokesperson

Rural Langley Residents, this is what Makara and the Blueberry Council think about you! March, 2013 … [more]

• Propane Cannon blasts exceed 125 decibels   (some as loud as 146db)

• Each cannon fires over 350 blasts per day

• Blueberry farms often use several cannons

• The noise starts in June and continues until October

• More Details about Cannons

  

• Y'a Think Cannons Aren't That Bad?

• Don't Buy Noise Berries

• Blueberry Farm Blasts
  Senior's Care Facility

• How Very Absurd

• more letters......

March, 2013, Mike Makara, Spokesperson for the BC Blueberry
Council sounds off about Langley's pretend farmers.
Learn more about Mike's views of rural Langley residents

* Cannons can fire three blasts every 5 minutes

* Cannons are allowed to start at 6:30 AM every day

January 28th 2013, Abbotsford releases it's propane cannon draft bylaw         Please comment by Feb. 8th, 2013

* * Cannons can fire continuously until 8:00 PM

* There is a "quiet period" between noon and 3:00 PM

January 22nd 2013, from the Langley Advance,
Over 100 residents show up opposing propane cannons.

* Cannons can be as close as 200 meters from your home

* Farmers can use many cannons, one for every five acres of berries

January 22nd 2013, from the Langley Times,
Langley residents call for a blueberry cannon solution

* For a complete list of all the propane cannon rules
please visit our Guidelines Web Page

Click here for............Past News