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( ( ( ( Noise ) ) ) )

If you would like to see
propane cannons banned
in British Columbia
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I believe that common sense and a respect for the right of everyone to the quiet enjoyment of their property must prevail.
Randy Hawes, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission.

The cannons are noisy and farmers have to take responsibility.
Jim Collins, Exec. Director of the BC Farm Industry Review Board.

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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.

A Triple Shot Blueberry Cannon A number of groups have studied the effectiveness of propane cannons and they all conclude that cannons are ineffective, but blueberry farms continue to blast away, annoying residents all across the valley.   It makes no sense!

There are many effective alternatives for deterring birds but these facts are ignored by our Ministry of Agriculture staff members and by the BC Blueberry Council and their member farms.

Cannons are the loudest device available, so they must be the best device, right? And who cares about the people living nearby!!

If you are a victim of propane cannon noise abuse, please explore our website further. Learn more about the impacts of noise on your hearing and on 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 join our group.   Send us an e-mail at: bancannons@hotmail.com


Current News
About Cannon Noise

The Rules in BC.
AKA. The Guidelines

August, 25th 2011, Propane Cannons Invade Vancouver Island,   Saanich Residents File Formal Complaint

* Cannons can fire three blasts every 5 minutes

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

August, 22nd 2011, Cannons rattling B.C. farm neighbours, CBC News Story and Videa

* Cannons can fire continuously until 8:00 PM

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

On August, 21st 2011, Ban the Cannons is now on Facebook. Click on the following link to:
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* Cannons can be 200 meters from a neighbour's home

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

On August, 19th 2011, a Surrey resident sues his city for not enforcing propane cannon noise bylaws.
Law Suit Details

 

 

On August 18th 2011, a Province Newspaper Editorial recommends that propane cannons be banned.
Province News Editorial

 

 

Propane Cannon Facts

  • Propane Cannon blasts exceed 125 decibels

  • Each cannon fires over 400 blasts per day

  • Blueberry farms often use several cannons

  • The noise starts in June and continues until October

  • More Details about Cannons

    I Can't Sleep!

Some of Our Favourite
Letters in 2011

We are a non-profit group of people who are absolutely dedicated to regaining one of our basic human rights,
the right to peace and quiet on our own property. For more information about the group,

please send us an e-mail at: bancannons@hotmail.com   and

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