The Todd Veinotte Show

Today marks Todd Veinotte’s final show. We’ve invited some of our favourite guests to join us as we celebrate his incredible career and wish him all the best in retirement!

In Hour 1, Tammy Martin, CUPE Long-term Care Coordinator, joins Dan to discuss why thousands of long-term care workers in Nova Scotia are now in a strike position. Kevin Russell, Executive Director, Rental Housing Providers of Nova Scotia, explains the growing momentum behind the Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign. Dr. Caleb Porter, President of the Nova Scotia Dental Association, outlines the organization efforts to tackle the province-wide dental staff shortage. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jeff Goodall is back for Ask the Vet.

In Hour 1, Andy Fillmore is taking your calls! In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis returns for another edition of House Calls. Hour 3, Dan is on the lines for for the the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Cpl. Bobby Bambury of the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Traffic Unit, joins Dan to discuss innovative road safety operations in Lower Sackville and Cole Harbour aimed at reducing high-risk driving behaviours. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University, provides an update on the ongoing blackouts in Cuba. Plus, a conversation with Interim NDP leader Don Davies. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

In Hour 1, Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield - Sambro Loop and Nancy Hartling, District 13- Prospect Road - St. Margarets, join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Meteorologist Allister Aalders joins Dan with the latest weather update. Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute, discusses a new study showing that the size of governments across Canada on the rise, accounting for 44 per cent of the economy in 2024. Lauren McKenzie, President CUPE 3912, provides an update on striking NSCAD staff returning to work after voting for arbitration. Garreth MacDonald, breaks down the latest QMJHL Playoffs action.

In Hour 1, HRM Councilor Sam Austin joins Dan after no trespassing signs appeared on a recreation trail in Dartmouth Cove. Jon Roe, Senior Research Associate with Angus Reid Institute, breaks down the latest poll that Premier Tim Houston dropped double digits after a budget reversal. We also turn to US politics with Mark Brewer, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science University of Maine. Plus, Scott Tingley, Manager of Forest Protection with the Department of Natural Resources, discusses the wildfire risk outlook for Nova Scotia this year. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Louis-Philippe Gauthier, Vice President, of CFIB Atlantic, joins Dan to discuss how business confidence is slipping as rising energy costs continue to strain operations. Author Jaime Burnet has longlisted for the prestigious Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her novel Milktooth. Meteorologist Allister Aalders is back for the Weekend Weather Wrap Up. Sports with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore, raised concerns that dissolving the Halifax bridge board could reduce awareness at the municipal about the state of this critical infrastructure. Leader of the Official Opposition Claudia Chender emphasized that the public bills committee should hear from anyone who wants to present, noting that the government’s budget has faced significant public pushbacks. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, says food inflation is slowing, but the squeeze isn’t over. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, Cumberland North MLA, raises concerns about a proposed toll at the Amherst-Aulac border stated for 2028. Terrilee Bulger, General Manager at Nimbus Publishing, challenges the Nova Scotia government's support for local publishers, calling its claims "100% false". Steven Proctor, Communications Manager at Halifax Harbour Bridges, invites the public to help solve a curious mystery. Tamara Deverell, Production Designer joins Dan to discuss her Oscar winner for Best Production Design for her work on the Guillermo del Toro film, Frankenstein.

In Hour 1, Larry Hughes Research Fellow at the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy at Dalhousie University, discusses the challenges surrounding energy security in Atlantic Canada. Kristin Welbourn explains how school librarians in Halifax are facing budget uncertainty and fear their jobs may be at risk. Janessa Williams, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Directors Association and executive director of Needham Early Learning Centre, addresses concerns about the province withholding millions of dollars in wages dating back as far as two years. In Hour 2, Sportscaster Simon Bennett joins Dan with the latest updates from the Baseball Classic. Dan turns to politics with Parliament Hill Bureau Chief for CityNews & News Radio Cormac MacSweeney. Niki Jabbour is here to answer your gardening questions! In Hour 3, Clinton Wilkins is back with a Bank of Canada rate announcement. Dan to take your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Jillian Ramsay, sustainable cities coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre, share her concerns over the Highway 101 connector project. Larry Zelvin, Head of Security Advisory at BMO, shares Operation Atlantic, a real-time crypto investment and approval‑phishing scams. Dr. Hannah Harrison, Assistant Professor in the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University, announces the Inaugural International Coastal Access Symposium. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre and Jean St. Amand, District 16- Bedford - Wentworth join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Allister Aalders joins Dan to discuss the weather this week. Bob MacEachern, Chair - Celtic Colours International Festival Board of Directors, shares how the Celtic Colours’ 30th anniversary plans are at risk due to cuts in provincial grants. Patrick De Haan, Petroleum Analyst · Media Commentator gives an update on gas prices. Brendan Doherty, co-owner of the Old Triangle, shares the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events!

In Hour 1, Ziggy Kirch, the President of the Student Union of NSCAD, joins Dan to discuss how students across Nova Scotia are set to strike next week. Meteorologist Allister Aalders is back for the Weekend Weather Wrap Up. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Kevin Russell, Executive Director, Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia joins Dan to discuss how Nova Scotia is now the least affordable province. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Premier Tim Houston takes your calls!

In Hour 1, Simon Bennett gives an update on the World Baseball Classic. David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore, discusses how the Halifax Forum redevelopment plan is moving forward. Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, says the Houston government cuts harm families and thousands of jobs still on the line. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Halifax educator and public policy commentator Dr. Paul Bennett joins Dan to discuss being named the National Volunteer of the Year, recognizing his longstanding commitment to civic engagement and fostering public dialogue on international affairs. Sarah Medill, operations coordinator at Sable Island National Park Reserve, talks about Parks Canada archaeologists uncovering rare shipwreck findings at Sable Island National Park Reserve. Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, weighs in on the war in Iran and spending on the Canadian military. Carol Connare, Editor-in-Chief, The Old Farmer's Almanac, shares the new edition of the 2026 Garden Guide magazine.

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss Halifax Forum redevelopment plan. Iain Rankin, Interim Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party reacts to Premier Tim Houston decision to reverse $53.6M in funding cuts to programs supporting people with disabilities, seniors, and African Nova Scotian/Indigenous students. Peter Day, President of the NSTU, says changes and additional funds are needed to address rising violence in Nova Scotia schools. In Hour 2 and 3, Dan to take your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to explain why spikes in energy prices are often followed by rising grocery costs. Nadeem Esmail, Director, Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute, discusses a new report examining how long Canadian patients wait for medically necessary care? Families are speaking out against the recent budget cuts, saying they are harming the most vulnerable. Brittany Aucoin shares how the tax cuts are affecting her family and others in similar situations. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for the Science Files.

In Hour 1, Becky Kent, District 3- Dartmouth South - Woodside - Eastern Passage and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale, join Dan on Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Lori Turnbull, Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss politics. The Price is Right Tonight premieres on Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv or stream it on Citytv+ and Ashley Callingbull, talks about the show based on the smash hit show and working with Howie Mandel. Sgt. Serge Landry, Community Action Response Team and Community Policing Offices at RCMP’s Halifax detachment, discusses how posting camera footage of crimes online could hurt investigations.

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss the Iran War. Dylan Ward, Director of Real Estate Development with Rooted, discusses how programs targeting affordable housing owned by non-profit groups is up 80 per cent. De Haan, Petroleum Analyst and media commentator, talks about gas prices and where they are headed. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Friday Free for All. In Hour 3, Julie Dimitri, National Manager, TD Women in Enterprise, shares that Canadian women entrepreneurs generate more than $100 billion in annual revenue, yet 84% launch using their personal savings. Matt Campbell, Lead Energy Partner for Atlantic, Deloitte Canada, discusses a new report on how Atlantic Canada can capture its $100 billion dollar clean-energy opportunity. Meteorologist Allister Aalders gives us a Weekend Weather Wrap Up. Sports with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Don Bureaux, CEO of Halifax Chamber of Commerce joins Dan to discuss stepping into his new role and his priorities for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Steve Murphy also joins the conversation to break down the latest headlines and what’s making news. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Paul MacKinnon, Downtown Halifax Business Commission, discusses the potential impact on reintroducing paid parking on Saturdays on local businesses. Dan Roscoe, President of Renewall Energy, explains how Nova Scotians will soon have the option of where they buy their electricity. Sue Kelleher Director of Community Partnerships, Innovation, and Advocacy, Feed Nova Scotia, responds to the provincial budget, saying it’s missing the mark on addressing poverty. Elmira Aliakbari, director of the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Natural Resource Studies, shares the Annual Survey of Mining Companies report.

In Hour 1, Lauren McKenzie, President CUPE 391, Dalhousie University, joins Dan with an update on ongoing talks with NSCAD. Christine Saulnier, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Nova Scotia, examines who really benefits from Nova Scotia’s tax cuts. John Britton, the CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia explains how a dementia support program will shut down as a result of the provincial budget cuts tabled last week. Dr. Cathy Cervin, Chair of the Nova Scotia Committee of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and a member of Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax, discusses why HRM needs greater investment in road safety. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Dan to take your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Attorney General and Justice Minister Scott Armstrong, joins Dan to discuss proposed amendments to the Cannabis Control Act. Ryan Somers, recounts the moment how Premier Tim Houston was booed at an African Heritage Month gala amid controversy over provincial budget cuts. Jonathan Goldson, Placemaking Manager for Downtown Halifax Business Commission and Mike Burt, Artist and Founder of Halifax Mural Fest, reflect on ten years of artists coming together to celebrate public art in Downtown Halifax. And author Ray Robertson discusses his new book The Right to be Wrong. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for the Sceince Files.

In Hour 1, Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood and David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Minister of Finance John Lohr joins Dan to discuss the 2026-27 Provincial budget. Kenney Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Dance Nova Scotia, current President of CFNS - the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, and founder of the Q LGBTQ Creatives Network, explains the how effects the 2026 Provincial budget will have on the Nova Scotia arts, culture, and heritage sector. Ken Bagnell, CEO of Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic reflects on the Winter Olympics. KC Dalton, Head Coach Canoe Kayak Canada and Mark James, Technical Director of the Atlantic Division Canoe Kayak Canada share the under 23 Canoe Championships being hosted in Dartmouth on July 1-15.