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Cape Breton-Canso MP Announces Funding for Upgrades for three Climate Comfort Centres in Guysborough County

Jan 9, 2024 | Local News

Cape Breton Canso MP Mike Kelloway has announced $382,556 in grants through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) to upgrade three climate comfort centres in Guysborough County.

The support will help outfit existing comfort centres at the Royal Canadian legion Branch 39 in Mulgrave, the Chedabucto Lifestyle Centre in Guysborough and the St. Mary’s RecPlex in Sherbrooke with readiness supplies such as bedding, medical equipment and generators.

The funding will also support building upgrades to improve accessibility.

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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.