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Antigonish Seniors Care Van Society receives New Van

Nov 25, 2022 | Local News

The Antigonish Seniors Care Van has a new vehicle.

New Antigonish Seniors Care Van

Earlier this month, officials received a van that can accommodate seven passengers and two wheelchairs.
The chair of the Antigonish Seniors Care Van Society, AJ Sears says it was time to get a new vehicle.  It replaces a van that’s been in operation for 10 years.
The new unit cost more than $100,000, with most of the cost covered by regular donors.
The Care Van can take Antigonish Town and County seniors and residents with mobility issues to medical appointments and outings in Antigonish, Pictou and Guysborough Counties.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.