Pictou County Councillors disappointed with Minister John Lohr over lower setbacks of Wind Turbines from Residential Property

May 6, 2025 | Local News

Pictou County councilors are disappointed with a mandate from Minister John Lohr that lowers the minimum separation of wind turbines from residential property down from the one kilometer distance that council set in 2021. And Pictou County is not the only one bothered by the change – Colchester County council has already sent a letter to the Minister expressing their concerns.

Council decided to send a letter to the Minister, which is also being sent by the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities. Warden Robert Parker says it can be frustrating to work out a compromise between landowners and potential wind farm operators, only to have the province step in and set their own rules.

 

After the unveiling,  there will be the official cutting and serving of an anniversary cake, followed by a concert inside Glasgow Square Theatre, running from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

The events are for everyone. Mayor Dicks said they are hoping for nice weather and a good crowd

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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.