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Central Nova MP Sean Fraser Encourages Residents to Pause to Remember Survivors of Residential Schools and Those who Did Not Return Home

Sep 28, 2024 | Local News

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser is encouraging area residents to stop and take a moment to remember survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home.
Monday is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  It recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the children who never came home, the families left behind the and survivors of these institutions.  Fraser says Monday is an opportunity to learn more.
Monday is also Orange Shirt Day in Canada. Residents are encouraged to wear an Orange Shirt as a symbol of hope, reconciliation and a commitment to a better future.

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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.