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Nova Scotia Summerfest receives Support from ACOA

Aug 18, 2023 | Local News

Nova Scotia Summerfest is getting a boost from the federal government.  Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says the event, being held in Antigonish this weekend will receive $30,000 from the Atlantic Canada Opporunities Agency.

Entertainment at the festival begins at 4 this afternoon at Columbus Field featuring Elyse Aeryn, Irish Mythen, Fortunate Ones, Dave Sampson Band and Matt Anderson and the Big Bottle of Joy.

 

Performers Saturday include Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Jimmy Rankin, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys, Silver Wolf Band, Ocean Playground, Alicia Toner, and the Ennis Sisters

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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.