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Federal Government announces New Employment Insurance Benefit for Adoptive Parents

Nov 28, 2023 | Regional News

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says the federal government now has a new Employment Insurance Benefit for adoptive parents.
Fraser says this new 15 week EI benefit is going to make a major difference for these parents.
.The measure was announced in the recent Fall Economic Statement.

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Gasoline and Diesel Prices rise by 6 Cents a Litre

Sep 18, 2026

The price at the pump took a big jump. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas rose by 6 cents a litre.  The price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded ranges from $1.97.3 to $2.00.2 in the eastern mainland and Port...

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.