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Local State of Emergency Lifted in Richmond County

Sep 10, 2026 | Local News

The Municipality of Richmond County announced the lifting of the  State of Local Emergency for the area .
While travel is not prohibited, there will be some road closures in impacted areas.  Road signage will be posted, and motorists are asked to exercise caution in those affected areas.  Residents are encouraged to continue to call the municipal support line.

Heavy machinery on West Bay Road. (Nova Scotia Government photo)

With the Local State of Emergency lifted, classes resume today at all schools in Richmond County.

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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.