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Boil Water Advisory lifted for users of the Whycocomagh Water System

Jun 12, 2026 | Local News

The Municipality of Inverness County announced  the Boil Water Advisory for users of the Whycocomagh water system is no longer in effect as of today (Friday) at 3:30p.m.
As a result of the Advisory being lifted, the water voucher program will end, and outstanding vouchers will not be honoured .
Any  Whycocomagh  residents who would like to collect water at the scheduled water pick-up today may still do so at the  Whycocomagh  Fire Department from 3:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.

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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.