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RCMP Investigate Hate-Motivated Mischief on an Antigonish Sidewalk

Nov 24, 2023 | Local News

The Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a case of hate-motivated mischief in the town last month.
Police say on October 8th, officers received a report of vandalism on a sidewalk on Church Street.  Investigators say someone had spray painted a racial slur and derogatory graffiti on the sidewalk.  It has since been removed.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

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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.