The City of Montreal is promising to rapidly change a bylaw to protect entertainment venues and bars from noise complaints, after a court ordered a beloved music hall to pipe down.
In a decision released Monday, the Court of Appeal ordered La Tulipe—a venue that opened its doors more than 100 years ago—to stop making audible noise from its sound equipment.
After losing the court case brought by a noise-sensitive neighbour, La Tulipe announced Tuesday it would close down immediately.
The news shocked Montrealers, who realized the court decision would likely lead to many other venues across the city to be forced to close….