Sewer Charges moving from a Flat Fee on Tax Bills to Usage Charge on Water Bills in Town of Pictou

Jun 16, 2026 | Local News

Water users in the town of Pictou will notice a change in both their tax bills  & water  bills going forward.   

Sewer charges have changed from a flat fee that appeared on tax bills, to a usage charge that will be shown in the water bill. 

  

Mayor Jim Ryan noted that most people will notice a credit applied toward their next water bill, as the difference between the flat sewer charge from earlier in the year and the  new charge  based on use will have been calculated.  

 

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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.