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Province announces Funding to Local Groups in Support of Active Lifestyles

Jan 5, 2024 | Local News

The provincial government is supporting active lifestyles through funding announced yesterday.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s will receive $18,450 towards multiple initiatives to support physical activity, while the Town of Mulgrave will receive $9,100 for the same purpose.

Active Pictou County received $16,725 for multiple initiatives supporting physical activity while the Pictou County Forest School Society got $5,000 to purchase a Baby Barn for the storage of equipment, clothing and gear.

This funding comes from the Active Communities Fund.

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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.