Province Launches New Fund for Supporting Companies proposing Large-Scale Projects in the Seafood and Agriculture Sectors

Jul 23, 2025 | Regional News

The Province has announced the $4.71 million Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund , with the aim of supporting companies proposing large-scale projects that boost productivity and help their business expand. The projects could involve adopting new technology, changing how they do business, or finding new markets for their products. Funded projects must be completed by January 2027.

Perennia, a provincial development agency with a mission to support growth, transformation and economic development in Nova Scotia’s agriculture, seafood and food and beverage sectors, will manage the 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.