Second Phase of a Subsidence Study in Westville Begins

May 28, 2025 | Local News

The second phase of the subsidence study is underway in the Town of Westville.

Students with the Canadian Centre of Geodetic Engineering – based out of the University of New Brunswick – are placing sensors around the town to measure levels of ground subsidence this summer.

The data gathered will help produce a map of which areas in Westville would not be suitable for development due to current levels of subsidence or high risk of subsidence

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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.