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Winter Terms at St. FX University and NSCC Nearing Completion

Apr 6, 2026 | Local News

The academic year at two local post-secondary institutions is winding down.

Today is the final day of classes for students at St. FX University for the winter term. Examinations begin on Thursday. The last day of exams is Tuesday, April 21st. Spring Convocation is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd.

NSCC Pictou Campus

The winter term at the Nova Scotia Community College ends on April 15th. Spring Convocation runs at various campuses June 3rd to 16th.

Spring Classes at St. FX begin April 27th, Spring and Summer term classes start at the NSCC on April 22nd.

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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.