Thompson, Manitoba deploys classical music to beat idleness and petty crime

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In the northern Manitoba town of Thompson, a shopping mall has found a unique way to combat idleness and petty crime. Instead of extra security guards, they decided to use classical music as their weapon.

The music is played nonstop in the mall’s parking lot. The strategy has been controversial, alienating customers and residents alike.

However, mall managers believe the approach is effective, seeing classical music as a way to keep out troublemakers and maintain order.

It’s a remarkable story of how musical notes can be transformed into a tool for community safety.