Pharmacare Bill Passes in the House of Commons

Jun 4, 2024 | Local News

The federal government’s Pharmacare Plan has taken another significant step.

 Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says the enabling legislation allowing the program to proceed has received third and final reading in the House of Commons.

 

Fraser says with the passage of the bill, it brings Pharmacare one step closer to becoming reality. The bill now goes before the Senate for consideration.

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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.