Winnipeg Hearing Blog

The Winnipeg Hearing Blog is Polo Park Hearing Centre’s blog on everything to do with human hearing, hearing protection, hearing loss and general interest posts about everything from weird facts to how human hearing works. We run some regular themed blogs posts such as How Loud It It that features local venues with a sound profile worth knowing about.

Bill Austin is changing lives across the world.

Bill Austin – Changing The World

Bill Austin, the founder of The Starkey Hearing Foundation shares his compelling message with us in the video below. Imagine hearing your grandchild’s laughter for the very first time—or being able to respond when your spouse says “I love you” without asking them to repeat it. For millions of people, moments like these are now possible […]

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How the human ear works

How Our Hearing Works: Exploring Human Hearing

The Amazing Human Ear Every day we take the ability to hear the sounds around us for granted. Our hearing provides us with an amazing ability to recognize specific sounds; a familiar voice in a crowded room, a single instrument from an entire symphony, or even someone calling our name during a loud rock concert. Human hearing is simply amazing! A simple hearing

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-Hearing-Protection-Blog-article-How-Loud-Is-It-visits a MB Wedding Social.

The Manitoba Wedding Social: How Loud Is It?

Few events are more deeply Manitoban than the “wedding social”, also known as the simple but  respected time honoured “Social”. The word Social is not absolutely unique to Manitoba and is defined (noun) by Google as: so·cial   ˈsōSHəl/ 1. noun – an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group.

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Polo Park Hearing Centre's blog article series: Hearing Loss Fact or Fiction

Hearing Loss Fact or Fiction: Can One Loud Noise Cause Hearing Loss?

Can one loud noise cause hearing loss? Yes – a single very loud noise can cause temporary changes or even permanent hearing loss. If your hearing feels muffled, your ear feels full, or you notice ringing after a loud event, don’t wait. Book a quick hearing test at The Polo Park Hearing Centre located in

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