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Note from the Department of Transportation: The Canso Causeway is closed to vehicles 2.5 meters or higher due to high winds.

Hoo boy, it's a blustery wet day. Thankfully, it should pass by lunchtime. In the meantime, stay safe (especially up in the Highlands, with hurricane force gusts this morning) and enjoy the music. Plus there's mass from St. Ninian's around 8:25. - John.

Provincial Health officials say there are two new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3hDoUmJ

James Harpell has been chosen as the new councillor in District 8 in the District of St. Mary's in a Special Election held this weekend. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/38MLy9g

Progress is being made on the Pictou County Rural Internet Project, with plans on constructing a tower on Hardwood Hill. The project is also awaiting approval on federal funding. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3oFXWNy

Hi everyone, it's Daryl MacLean here inviting you to join THE BEACH PARTY FAN PAGE. Check it out for lots of fun nostalgia pictures and links as well as BEACH PARTY updates. Just click this link, then click the "like" button on the page. Please feel free to share this with your friends...Thanks!!! https://www.facebook.com/Daryl.MacLeans.Beach.Party/

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust has acquired more than 200 hectares of urban wilderness in the Halifax area. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3rBUBkO (photo by Stephen Glazier)

Two Guysborough County nursing homes, Milford Haven Home for Special Care in Guysborough and Canso Seaside Manor are making changes to COVID-19 protocols. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3gGkdbe

Hi friends, it’s Daryl MacLean here. It’s time for some FUN RADIOTHE SATURDAY NIGHT BEACH PARTY is on the air 6-10pm. It’s our special ONE HIT WONDERS WEEKEND! Spotlighting the greatest Classic One Hit Wonders of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s and featuring YOUR requests & dedications at 1 866 665-6070. Hope you enjoy the show!

This week's Subway Office Lunch will be just a bit up the road on Market Street, at the Walmart Pharmacy! Trina and the gang are keeping busy during flu shot season (now more important than ever), so they need some food energy courtesy the James Street Subway! The prize certificate is headed your way in the mail! Nominate your workplace for a future Subway Office Lunch! Entre via the Contest page at 989xfm.ca - John.

Paul Van along for this Tuesday afternoon - it will soon be time to change the calendar to the new year.

Hi everyone, it’s Daryl MacLean here. Getting ready for a great evening of FUN RADIO on THE SATURDAY NIGHT BEACH PARTY! It’s our special ONE HIT WONDERS WEEKEND! Spotlighting the greatest Classic One Hit Wonders of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s and featuring YOUR requests & dedications at 1 866 665-6070. We kick off at 6pm. Don’t miss it!

Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron says 2020 had its challenges, but the municipality posted some successes as well. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3mXVWyS

The Municipality of the District of Guysborough is contacting the provincial Environment department about the state of a former gas station property in Guysborough. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/39YUCsD

The province has announced new restrictions as five new cases of COVID-19 are announced in the province's Central Zone. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/2IMzE5f

Happy Birthday Josie Hudson fo Country Harbour, enjoy your birthday and the Tim's treats, we'll mail your voucher to the address supplied to us.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority says telephone outage to the Eastern Memorial Hospital has been resolved and the telephone line is back in working order.

There are five new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/2Hl1HI1

Subway Trivia: Three-quarters of adults can no longer do THIS, but could when they were younger. What is it? Breakfast for 2 awaits. --- Olivia Pye of Ecum Secum is our winner this morning, correct answer, play a musical instrument, thanks to all who were in the draw for the win.

The annual Christmas village market, scheduled Nov 27th and 28th in Whitehead, has been canceled due to the risk of the increasing cases of COVID.

Join 989 XFM live on location today at Ron MacGillivray Chev Buick GMC until noon on St.Andrews Street Antigonish .

Hi everyone, it’s Daryl MacLean here. Getting ready for a great weekend of FUN RADIO on THE FRIDAY NIGHT BEACH PARTY! Tune in and turn on for a fantastic lineup of your favorite Classic Hits of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Featuring YOUR requests & dedications. We’ll kick off at 6pm. Don’t miss it!

Two StFX University alumni and long-time supporters of the university, Graydon and Beth Nicholas of Fredericton, New Brunswick have donated $210,000 to the school to create a bursary to assist Indigenous Canadian students. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3md1s0h

We can expect some SUN today, high 19, some sun tomorrow, night showers, high 20, humidex 26 (wow...summer like) ... Don't think anyone is going to mind this :) Gas prices are out today, regular is down .09 to 95.3 (96.1 CB) and diesel is up 1.4 to 89.3 (90.1 CB)

Find out about the great deals til 4, check out canadiantire.ca where you have the option to pick up at the door, have it taken out to you or for a small fee they'll deliver to you. Lots of options, in store, health protocols are in place. Hot savings in this weeks flier.

Late Buses: Bus 165, driven by Carl Campbell, and Bus 171, driven by Denton Ehler, taking students home from Dalbrae Academy and Whycocomagh Education Centre are travelling 30 minutes late due to road construction.

Happy Birthday Gabe Miller of Williams Point, have a super day and enjoy the Tim's treats. We'll send the voucher to the address we have been supplied with.

The Festival of Trees begins today in support of CACL Antigonish! Details below - John.

Good morning, welcome to Friday. If you haven't seen the Cabot Trail, it should be one of the things you do. This trip experienced 3 of the 4 seasons in 5 hours. A lot of great sights, enjoy and have an awesome day.

A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS THIRSTY ELF - MOVED INDOORS! Stop in for a warm cup of hot chocolate while you are out enjoying Moonlight Madness shopping on Friday, Nove...mber 27! The Thirsty Elf stations will be set up downtown at The People's Place: Antigonish Town and County Library from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the former Ross Screen Print Building beside Trendys on South River Road from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Town and County Council members will be serving hot chocolate as a thank you for shopping local! Municipality of the County of Antigonish 989 XFM Antigonish Life

LOST: A lone Honda key. Lost in the Market Street area today. Call 902-318-8389 - John.

Hockey Nova Scotia has updated its COVID-19 restrictions following new directives from Public Health. More on the story by following this link to the sports section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3nQU8si

Atlantic University Sport says there will be no sanctioned regular season or postseason games for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. More on the story by following this link the sports section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/3q0YTkR

Oh no! Our players went 0 for 2 with the XFM ATM today! Well, there's nowhere to go but up... listen for the new PIN with Paul Kerwin on Friday morning - John.

Regular gas is up slightly this morning in New Brunswick .06, 100.4 is the max, diesel up 2.02 per liter to 102.5. Nova Scotia sets prices tonight.

We received this notice from the Nova Scotia Health Authority. There will be a temporary closure of the emergency department of Baddeck's Victoria County Memorial Hospital later today: Victoria County Memorial Hospital’s emergency department will be closed from 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 until 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 due to lack of physician coverage. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911.... For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider or visit a walk-in clinic if there is one in your area. For general health advice and information call 811, which is a service offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced registered nurses. The provincial Mental Health Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167. All temporary closures can be found online at www.nshealth.ca/temporaryclosures.

Congratulations to our winner of the treats from Tim Horton's Carly Stewart who is 12 today ..Enjoy!

Today's morning trivia question for a chance to win breakfast for 2 at Subway is :1 in 4 pet owners admit that they have done THIS. What is it? Congratulations to our winner Clara Guthro ..the correct answer is tasted their pets food!

Good Morning and welcome to Thursday on 989 XFM, Glenn Baker along with you, we will play the XFM ATM later this morning. Listen for the secret PIN!

Mark it on your calendar! October 15th and 16th at the Canso Arena, Straitway Kia will be showing off Kia’s 2021 Seltos EX, an all new subcompact SUV, with great perks, like all wheel drive and collision avoidance technology, and rates starting at 2.99%! Straitway Kia will be there in support of the Canso Blue Fins, donating $100 from each vehicle sale and all the proceeds from their barbeque over those days! Come out for a hamburger and a test drive to support a great cause. Call 902-863-9229 or visit Strait-Way Kia dot com for more information.

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/2STpz7N

Paul Van along for this wet Wednesday afternoon - it's a good day to work indoors!

Construction of the Beech Hill Road/Trunk 4 Intersection is progressing, and Antigonish County Warden Owen McCarron says it should be finished either late this month or early next. More on the story by following this link to the news section of the 989XFM web site: https://bit.ly/2GPxhO5