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Call from Liberal Leader Mark Carney Prompts Sean Fraser to Run Again for the Liberal Party in Central Nova

Mar 25, 2025 | Local News

Sean Fraser is seeking a return to federal politics.  Fraser, has decided to re-offer as the Liberal candidate for Central Nova.

Sean Fraser (Ken Kingston photo)

Fraser, a former federal cabinet minister,  says he decided to run again in his old riding after receiving a call Monday from Liberal Leader Mark Carney.  Carney asked Fraser to reconsider his December decision not to re-offer, in light of a very different world that exists now.  Carney cited the economic threats communities are facing with US President Donald Trump’s  proposed tariffs and trade war.
Fraser says standing up for your neighbours and community as a Member of Parliament is an immense privilege.
Fraser says he is excited to serve and thrilled with the opportunity.

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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.