The Canadian town plagued by a mystery hum

Canadian MPs have called on Justin Trudeau to do something about a mysterious vibrating noise heard across an Ontario city over the past seven years.

The ‘Windsor Hum’ – a bizarre, persistent rumbling sound like trucks idling – was first recorded in 2011 when residents complained of stress and difficulty sleeping.

Those who suffer the noise in and around the city of Windsor, just across the river from Detroit, have said that one of its worst aspects is its unpredictability.

The sound is so distressing that MPs have appealed to the government to intervene.   

 

The ‘Windsor Hum’ – a bizarre, persistent rumbling sound like trucks idling – was first recorded in 2011 when residents complained of stress and difficulty sleeping. Pictured: Heavily industrialized Zug Island in the US, thought to be the source of the hum 

Those who suffer the noise in and around the city of Windsor, just across the river from Detroit, have said that one of its worst aspects is its unpredictability

Those who suffer the noise in and around the city of Windsor, just across the river from Detroit, have said that one of its worst aspects is its unpredictability

Last year Essex MP Tracey Ramsey, who has previously started a petition about the hum, asked the government what was being done about the sound. Pictured: The Ambassador Bridge that spans both Canada and the United States. In the background is Windsor, in the foreground Detroit

Last year Essex MP Tracey Ramsey, who has previously started a petition about the hum, asked the government what was being done about the sound. Pictured: The Ambassador Bridge that spans both Canada and the United States. In the background is Windsor, in the foreground Detroit

The sound is so distressing that MPs have appealed to the government to intervene. Pictured: A recording of the hum in 2016

The sound is so distressing that MPs have appealed to the government to intervene. Pictured: A recording of the hum in 2016

A 2014 study found the hum was emanating from the heavily industrialized Zug Island (pictured) across the border

A 2014 study found the hum was emanating from the heavily industrialized Zug Island (pictured) across the border

In 2012 more than 22,000 people took part in a teleconference about the hum and among their concerns were how it might affect their pregnancy and the foundations of their home. Pictured: Windsor, Ontario 

In 2012 more than 22,000 people took part in a teleconference about the hum and among their concerns were how it might affect their pregnancy and the foundations of their home. Pictured: Windsor, Ontario 

Just last month, Windsor MP Brian Masse called on Prime Minister Trudeau to do something about the infernal hum. 

‘The activity is still there,’ he said, according to CTV.

‘Unfortunately we still don’t have an answer from the government with regards to what they are doing.’

A Facebook group devoted to the phenomenon in the city of 220,000 has already attracted over 1,800 members. Pictured: A resident complains on Twitter 

A Facebook group devoted to the phenomenon in the city of 220,000 has already attracted over 1,800 members. Pictured: A resident complains on Twitter 

Activists have previously complained that United States Steel, which operates blast furnaces on the island, were uncooperative. Pictured: A Twitter user complains of the sound last month 

Activists have previously complained that United States Steel, which operates blast furnaces on the island, were uncooperative. Pictured: A Twitter user complains of the sound last month 

A Twitter user complains of the vibrating sound in 2016. It was first recorded in 2011 and varies in its severity, according to those affected 

A Twitter user complains of the vibrating sound in 2016. It was first recorded in 2011 and varies in its severity, according to those affected 

He added that he had already taken numerous calls about the hum since the start of the year. 

Last year Essex MP Tracey Ramsey, who has previously started a petition about the hum, asked the government what was being done about the sound. 

Andrew Leslie, a secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, responded: ‘We understand their concern. Our officials have consistently raised the issue with the American counterparts and we’ll continue to engage and work to find a solution.’   

Dr Darius Kohan, meanwhile, who works at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, said that while the hum is not likely to cause serious hearing damage, it could be as distressing as tinnitus. 

A Facebook group devoted to the phenomenon in the city of 220,000 has already attracted over 1,800 members.

Its creator, Mike Provost, said he has had to push back against conspiracy theorists who attribute the hum to secret government operations or UFOs.

He told the New York Times he has collected more than 4,000 pages of observations of the hum, including the duration and intensity of each manifestation.

His work is partly a hobby and partly an obsession, he said, adding: ‘I’ve got to keep going. I’m not going to quit this.’ 

A 2014 study found the hum was emanating from the heavily industrialized Zug Island across the border. 

Activists have previously complained that United States Steel, which operates blast furnaces on the island, were uncooperative.

Similar phenomena have been recorded across the world, including in the UK. 

In 2014, Professor Colin Novak, who worked on the study of the sound’s origins, said confirming the source was ‘like chasing a ghost’. 

Mr Novak was forbidden from accessing the island, which is patrolled by security guards. 

In 2012 more than 22,000 people took part in a teleconference about the hum and among their concerns were how it might affect their pregnancy and the foundations of their home.  



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