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Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender visits Pictou West

May 1, 2024 | Local News

Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender is in Pictou West today supporting NDP candidate Melinda MacKenzie.  

Chender says the party is excited to have MacKenzie as a candidate, adding party is hoping MacKenzie can continue the NDP tradition of leadership in Picotu West. The NDP represented Pictou West from 2003-2013 when Charlie Parker was the MLA and served as Speaker of the House of Assembly and Minister for Natural Resources and Energy. 

Chender said every race is important as it is an opportunity to make sure Nova Scotians have their voices heard.

The Pictou West by-election is set for Tuesday, May 21.

 

 

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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.