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Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre in Inverness Receives Provincial Funding For a New Roof

Jul 23, 2024 | Local News

The Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre in Inverness is getting a boost from the province.

Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster, who is also Nova Scotia’s Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage Minister has announced the facility is receiving a grant of $430,000. The money will go towards a new roof.

The multi-purpose centre has hosted hockey, figure skating, concerts and community events for more than 50 years.

MacMaster says the building has provided a lot of enjoyment for people over the years, adding a new roof means new life for the rink and will help make memories for the next generation.

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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.