In Petrolia, Ontario, a now-amended bylaw once prohibited public yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing at any time, aiming to reduce noise and maintain community peace. Introduced under the authority of Ontario’s Municipal Act, 2001, the bylaw drew attention for its broad scope. In 2009, the town revised the law to focus specifically on noise related to advertising or selling, clarifying its intent and addressing concerns about personal expression. The case highli