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New Glasgow Regional Police Charge Man in Relation to a Hate Motivated Crime

Jun 7, 2025 | Local News

New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a man in connection with a hate-motivated crime.

Police say they were notified of an incident of online hate speech that occurred from a town residence on Friday.  The New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit learned that someone allegedly posted several hateful messages targeting Jewish communities.

Police arrested a 22-year-old man Friday afternoon.  Luke Alexander MacDonnell  of  New Glasgow has been charged with Advocating and Promoting Genocide, Public Incitement of Hatred and Willful Promotion of Hatred.

He has been remanded into custody and will be appearing in Nova Scotia Provincial Court on Monday.

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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.