Province to provide $3 million for Student Housing to Mabou Campus of the Gaelic College

Apr 12, 2025 | Local News

The Nova Scotia Government announced nearly $3 million in funding over two years for the development of 24 new housing units in Mabou for the satellite campus of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic College,  to increase housing supply in western Cape Breton.

The two-storey, 24-unit building at the Mabou site will be used by students during the school year and by seasonal workers and tourists from May to August. Construction will start right away with an anticipated completion date of January 2026.

Gaelic College Mabou Campus (ACOA photo)

The building will incorporate modular construction, and each unit will be equipped with a three-piece bath and kitchenette. A common laundry room will be available to tenants.

The campus offers in-person and online programming in partnership with Cape Breton University.

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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.