Water Rates in New Glasgow Rising

Apr 2, 2026 | Local News

Customers of the New Glasgow Water Utility will paying more.

The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board approved an application for adjustments to the town’s water rates recently.

Town officials say the increases for customers are 14.5 per cent this year, 13.8 per cent in 2027 and 13.5 per cent in 2028. The proposed increase means the average home user would pay about $9.52 more per quarter or $40 per year in 2026.

The last water rate increase took place in 2017.

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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.