Sherbrooke Public Library to be Closed for a Week for Accessibility Upgrades

Jan 10, 2025 | Local News

The Sherbrooke Public Library will be closed the week of January 13-17 in order to make accessibility upgrades to the facility.

Warden James Fuller stated the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is committed to improving access for all residents and visitors.

Improvements will include an electronic activated door as well as widening inside doors and corridors to improve mobility space.

Sherbrooke Library (Eastern Counties Regional Library)

Fuller said retrofitting older buildings brings its own set of challenges, adding that ensuring modern appliances fit within decades old buildings can be daunting, but vitally important. He noted other recent accessibility improvements have been made to the Municipal RexPlex with more to be made in the near future.

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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.