The Todd Veinotte Show

In Hour 1, Peter McInnis, president of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, shares how professors and students say the Nova Scotia university bill, which gives the government more control over the province's 10 universities, is a case of overreach that could threaten academic freedoms. Politics chat with political science professor Lori Turnbull at Dalhousie University. Dr. Laurette Geldenhuys, a Halifax-based physician and member of the Nova Scotia arm of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, says a Nova Scotia government bill that would allow fracking for fossil fuels and exploration for uranium is dangerous and should be scrapped. NSGEU President Sandra Mullen discusses a Nova Scotia bill that members of the public say threatens people's access to information and violates labour rights in the civil service. In Hour 2, Todd open up the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Livio Di Matteo, author and senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, shares a new study that says Halifax has more than twice the property crime rate as Boston. Ramesh Venkat, director of the David Sobey Retailing Centre at Saint Mary's University, discusses what the possible closure of Hudson's Bay stores could mean for the Nova Scotia retail landscape. Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University answers the question, will axing the consumer carbon price save you money? Where you may feel it. Author and photographer Joseph Robichaud shares is new book, My Looking Glass: Nova Scotia A 50-Year Photographic Retrospective.

In Hour 1, Cathy Croskery joins Todd to share how she wasn't told she has cancer, exposing cracks that remain in the Nova Scotia healthcare system. Barry MacKenzie, Regional Coordinator of The Monarchist League of Canada, shares how King Charles is showing subtle support for Canada in the only way he can, given his politically neutral role. Scott Taylor of Esprit de Corps Magazine discusses how Prime Minister Carney ordered a review of the F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S. Lockheed Martin. Ashley Chapman, Chief Operating Officer at Chapman's Ice Cream, shares how the iconic Canadian ice cream brand is absorbing 'immediate' cost hikes due to tariffs. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls! In Hour 3, Todd opens the phone for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, an associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, joins Todd to discuss how unions representing workers at two large breweries in Newfoundland say easy beer sales between provinces would put local jobs at risk as Canada vows to knock down internal trade barriers. Suzanne Gravel, incoming president of the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors, calls on the Houston government to rethink its plans to double the deed transfer tax for non-residents buying homes in the province. Heather Haslam, Vice President of Marketing at ADP Canada, shares how Atlantic Canada Tops Workplace Happiness Rankings and what's driving the success. Christina Callegari, Senior Coordinator of the Marine Program at Ecology Action Centre, discusses how confusing labels make it harder to buy Canadian seafood amid trade tensions with the U.S. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

In Hour 1, Councillors David Hendsbee, District 2, Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Shawn Cleary, District 9, Halifax West Armdale join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Raymond Plourde, wilderness coordinator with the Ecology Action Centre, joins Todd to discuss how Northern Pulp is seeking $2.5 billion in private and public funding to build a new pulp mill. Pedro Barata, President of Habitat for Humanity Canada, shares how Trump's tariffs threaten the Canadian Housing Sector. Ryan Slaney is putting his name forward for the People's Party of Canada (PPC) in the riding of Sackville-Bedford-Preston, which includes Beaver Bank, Fall River, and Enfield because he is frustrated with establishment parties and wants to be part of making a better future for his children and for all Canadians. Rapper Stephen Hero shares why he is boycotting the East Coast Music Awards this year.

In Hour 1, Frank Palermo, President of Rail Connects Nova Scotia, joins Todd to share how the non-profit is advocating for light rail connecting Nova Scotia. Floyd Poulain shares how he was locked out of his apartment after successfully fighting landlord-use eviction. Politics chat with UPEI political science professor Don Desserud. US politics chat with Mark Brewer, University of Maine. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jamie Livingston, Associate Professor, Department of Criminology, Saint Mary’s University, discusses how several advocacy groups are calling for the government for an update on the proposed civilian crisis response teams after the recent deaths of two men experiencing a mental health crisis. Terri Milton share how the Grief Library is helping a woman's family cope with her cancer diagnosis. Weather Round Up With Weather Specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics at Dalhousie University, joins Todd to discuss how buying Canadian is a matter of pride for shoppers and an opportunity for major grocery chains. Joe Aversa, associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, shares how the gift card industry is booming, and so is related fraud and organized crime. A chat with Steve Murphy. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch discusses how incoming Prime Minister Mark Carney's team says he has placed his assets into a blind trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner ahead of being sworn in as prime minister. Franco Terrazzano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shares a new poll that shows eight-in-10 Canadians oppose MP pay raises. Tariffs chat with Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University.

In Hour 1, Geoff Irvine, Executive Director, The Lobster Council of Canada, joins Todd to talk about China putting 25% tariff on N.S. lobster. Graham Little, Insurance Bureau of Canada, Director of Government Relations (Atlantic Region), shares a story about how a property sale would have transformed a Nova Scotia family's lives but got an epic shock when they learned insurance wouldn't cover $100K water damage bill. Scott Taylor of Esprit de Corps Magazine, discusses how the federal Liberal government signed an initial deal with Irving Shipbuilding for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new River-class destroyers. Paul Palango, discusses how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing for long-promised reform to the RCMP. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Clinton Wilkins joins us for a Bank of Canada announcement. Todd opens the phone for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Bridgewater mayor David Mitchell joins Todd to discuss the tariff war and its impact on Nova Scotia. Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society, shares how Nova Scotia will receive $809 million from a tobacco settlement. Shannon Miedema visits the studio as she runs for the Liberal party in the Halifax bi-election. Canadian musician J.P. Cormier says he won't tour in U.S. until Trump's tariffs end. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for the Science Files.

In Hour 1, Tony Mancini, District 6, Dartmouth East- Burnside and Kathryn Morse, District 10, Halifax, Bedford Basin West, take your calls for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Paul MacKinnon, CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, shares how small Halifax businesses are coping with the trade war. Chat with NDP Leader Claudia Chender. Politics chat with Dalhousie University political science professor Lori Turnbull, Dalhousie University. Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield- Sambro Loop- Prospect Road, discusses encampments to stay until more options become available.

In Hour 1, Steven Proctor, Communications Manager of Halifax Harbour Bridges, discusses how the Macdonald Bridge will close for two weekends for toll plaza removal. William Breckenridge, community advocate, discusses the demolition of Vintage Row buildings underway in downtown Halifax. Janet Tobin, the communications manager at Efficiency Nova Scotia, is warning homeowners of 'Predatory' companies selling heat pumps by making false rebate promises. Sean Kirby, Executive Director of the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, discusses how Nova Scotia is seeking global investment to unlock critical mineral resources. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Politics chat with UPEI Political Science professor Don Desserud. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Weekend Weather with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports talk with Cecil Wright. Mortgage 101 tee-up with Clinton Wilkins.

In Hour 1, CFIB President Dan Kelly joins Todd to discuss the US tariffs. Jeff Karabanow, a professor at Dalhousie University and a co-director of Dalhousie's social work community clinic, shares how Nova Scotia is rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments while costs soar for new ones. Premier Tim Houston joins Todd to take your calls! In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Brian Giroux of Shelburne Elver group discusses new regulations that came into effect on March 1st that are designed to strengthen the elver fishery in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair says the provincial government is not properly keeping track of the billions of dollars it is sending to universities.

In Hour 1, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics at Dalhousie University; Yarmouth Mayor and President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, Pam Mood; Mark Brewer, a political professor at the University of Maine; and Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, join Todd to talk about the US tariffs. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, We continue our US tariffs chat with Robert Huish, an associate professor at Dalhousie University; Ian Lee, Carleton University; and Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University.

In Hour 1, Peggy Cameron, from the non-profit Friends of Halifax Common, joins Todd to share how Friends of Halifax Common has written to HRM to cancel its Robie St widening plan and save $73m. Janet Hazelton, president of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union, discusses how Nova Scotia is launching its first internal travel nurse program to deploy teams to emergency departments across the province. Peter McInnis, president of Canadian Association of University Teachers, discusses how the University sector is concerned about Houston government's 'short-sighted' education bill tha would increase government control of universities. David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, gives an update on tariffs and the war in Ukraine. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

In Hour 1, Councillors Virginia Hinch, District 8- Halifax Peninsula North and Sam Austin, District 5 Dartmouth Centre join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Duane Bratt, a political scientist at Mount Royal University, shares how after nearly $3M in cocaine, meth seized from trucks entering Canada at Coutts border crossing undermines the arguments used by U.S. President Donald Trump to justify his tariff threats against Canada. Geoff Irvine, Executive Director, The Lobster Council of Canada, discusses the Clearwater Seafoods layoffs. Ken Bagnell, CEO of Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic talks local sports!

In Hour 1, Patrick Sullivan, CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, joins Todd to discuss a bill allowing the Nova Scotia government to carve out a protected riding for the Acadian region of Chéticamp. Mayor Andy Fillmore discusses Halifax's Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment after an overwhelming 15-2 vote by city councillors. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, shares how the Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of tariffs on jobs. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Joss Reimer, CMA President, shares how the Canadian Medical Association wants nationwide licensing for doctors. February 28th is Rare Disease Day , and Canada’s leading rare disease awareness initiative, I Am Number 12, was launched. Ashley Hickey shares her story. Weekend Weather with Allister Aalders. Patricio Garcia, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, raises concerns about recent violent attacks at bus stops. Sports with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, NS NDP Leader Claudia Chender joins Todd to discuss how the NDP is demanding Premier Houston reverse course on measures that limit information for Nova Scotians. Iain Rankin, Liberal MLA, shares how a Liberal bill would require considering wood heat for Nova Scotia public buildings, creating new markets for forestry byproducts. Steven Proctor, Communications Manager at Halifax Harbour Bridges, discusses removing the tolls on the bridge. Fabienne Colas, President and Founder of the Black Film Festivals, is back to talk about the 9th annual Halifax Black Film Festival. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jeff Goodall is back for Ask the Vet.

In Hour 1, Keanin Loomis, president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, shares how the tariff war threat is already driving up housing costs. Larry Hughes, a Dalhousie University engineering professor whose expertise includes energy systems and climate change, discusses Tariffs and Nova Scotia's energy future and where the natural gas will come from. Scott Taylor from Esprit de Corps Magazine shares how the military is now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage. Kristofer Woods, Maritime Director, Canadian Transplant Association, shares their event Lace Up For Life. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the lines for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Politics chat with Lori Turnbull, a political science professor at Dalhousie University. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, shares how the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia reached a bilateral agreement on school food. Dominique Arel, associate professor of political science and holder of the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa, discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not rule out sending Canadian troops to Ukraine as part of a possible ceasefire deal as he joined European leaders Monday in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? Sasha Ivanov created an app for that! In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

In Hour 1, Councillors on the Hot Seat with Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville- Beaver Bank and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Laurette Geldenhuys, CAPE Nova Scotia's chair and spokesperson, discusses how Nova Scotia doctors warn of health risks from fracking and uranium mining. Trish Ralph, Nova Scotia's Information and Privacy Commissioner, says the Nova Scotia government failed security obligation in the MOVEit privacy breach. CFIB President Dan Kelly shares how small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise. US Politics with Mark Brewer, political science professor at the University of Maine.

In Hour 1, Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair discusses general warns Houston government's bill threatens independence. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Christine Saulnier, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia, shares how the Nova Scotia 2025-2026 Budget isn't bold enough. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Helen Kennedy, Egale Canada head, a Canadian LGBTQ+ advocacy group, won't visit the UN forum over concerns about the U.S. border in response to concerns about how their members might be treated at the border under the Trump administration. NDP Leader Claudia Chender discusses the 2025-2026 budget and the push to prevent and address gender-based violence and raises concerns about the Houston government's priorities as Nova Scotians brace for Trump tariffs. Weekend Weather with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Peter Day, Nova Scotia Teachers Union President, discusses Nova Scotia offering a 14-month bachelor of education to ease the province's teacher shortage. Ross Jefferson, CEO of Discover Halifax, shares how Discover Halifax is beginning community engagement sessions as they plan to map the next five years of tourism growth in HRM. Liberal interim leader Derek Mombourquette discusses the budget. Raymond Plourde, wilderness co-ordinator with the Ecology Action Centre, criticizes Nova Scotia's bill to lift bans on fracking and uranium exploration. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Colin Robertson, Vice President and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, discusses the ongoing Trump tariff battle. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, shares a poll that shows that Canadians believe industrial carbon tax makes life more expensive. Steve Joordens, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, shares how the Toronto plane crash adds to recent accidents that may rattle travellers. Rob Cowley, Canadian Art Specialist and President of Cowley Abbott, shares the nationwide search for art comes to Halifax. Josh McJannett, Dominion City Brewing, shares Glorious and Free, which is a Trans-Canada brewery collaboration project conceived and launched by Ottawa's Dominion City Brewing Co. in partnership with beer makers from coast to coast to coast.

In Hour 1, Finance and Treasury Board Minister John Lohr joins Todd to talk about Budget 2025-26: Unlocking Our Potential. Sue Uteck, the executive director of the Spring Garden Area Business Association, discusses the proposed HRP budget hike, which was met with opposition as business groups stressed the need for more beat cops. A chat with Steve Murphy. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the phones for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

On today's edition of the Todd Veinotte Show Todd explores what the Maritime seafood industry in doing in the face of US tariffs. Todd will also will dig into what Canada's response should be should tariffs come. He will also look at the Phoenix pay system and the mess it has caused. Hour 3 today is Science Files with Dr. Rob Thacker.

In Hour 1, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics at Dalhousie University, shares how Canadian grocers are pivoting away from U.S. products amid tariff threat. Duncan Robertson, CFIB NS, Director of Legislative Affairs, discusses how Nova Scotian small businesses are urging the government to deliver on promised tax cuts ahead of the spring sitting and budget. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Craig Stewart from the Insurance Bureau of Canada discusses how homeowners are bracing for high insurance rates across Canada and low-risk areas, too. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Wilfrid Greaves, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Director, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria, says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation. Baris Akyurek, vice president of insights and intelligence at online marketplace AutoTrader, answers the question: Should you speed up your car purchase as Trump imposes metal tariffs? Weekend Weather update with our weather specialist, Allister Aalders. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Sean Kirby, Executive Director of the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, discusses how Nova Scotia is clearing the way for lithium exploration after a land dispute. We chat politics with Dalhousie University's Political Science professor Lori Turnbull. Kate Higgins, CEO of Cooperation Canada, shares how Canadian aid workers warn that a 'catastrophic' USAID halt will put Ottawa's projects in limbo. Auditor General Kim Adair is asking the Province to improve public accountability for the latest $1.38 billion in over-budget spending that was not approved by the legislature. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Grant Frost a teacher of 30 years who has been writing about educational issues for more than a decade, discusses how the Trump executive orders will create chaos in U.S. schools. Ecojustice lawyer Matt Hulse discusses Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland's pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to allies and how it draws skeptical reactions. Dr Krista Schultz, Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Alumni and former Associate Dean of Student Experience on the Behavioral Sciences team at Yorkville University, discusses how mental health professionals polled say That puts a spotlight on parental stress. Solitha Shortte House of Soli Inc. and author, poet and educator Moashella Shortte share the showcase The Fabric of our DNA" A Celebration of Black Creativity.

In Hour 1, Andrew Tanner, president of the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia, discusses how the Trump tariff talk boosts Nova Scotia's craft beer business. Kurt Sampson, Zero Emission Vehicle Advocate at CAA Atlantic, shares how the Canadian Automobile Association conducted the ultimate stress test in a real-world winter EV performance study. NSGEU President Sandra Mullen discusses the Government funding private mental health care. Authors Darril Fosty and George Fosty share their book "Black Ice The Lost History of the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes". In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the phones for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Geneviève Tellier, a professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies, shares how Canadian pride is on the rise in the wake of Trump's tariff threat – especially in Quebec. Robert Huish, an associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, discusses how Trump will formally announce steel and aluminium duties on Monday, including in Canada. Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, asks the question: with a 30-day tariff break, will Canada get serious about easing internal trade? Janick Cormier, Vice President of Restaurants Canada Atlantic, shares how Restaurants Canada wants the tax' holiday' made permanent as the end nears. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, we're keeping the lines open a second Open Hour!

In Hour 1, John Young- District 14- Hammonds Plains - Upper Hammonds Plains - Lucasville - Middle & Upper Sackville and Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield - Sambro Loop joins Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Sylvain Charlebois, Lab Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses how a fight may be brewing over Canadian supply management amid the U.S. tariff threats. Executive Director of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia Emma Lang shares how another important historic building, 1717 Brunswick Street, the former Halifax Alehouse, is under threat of demolition in downtown Halifax. We're talking sports with Ken Bagnell, CEO of Canadian Sprot Institute Atlantic.

In Hour 1, Nan McFadgen, President of CUPE, joins Todd to discuss how Nova Scotia Health needs to address the ongoing problems with its security contractor following last week's stabbing incident at the Halifax Infirmary. Janet Hazleton, President of NSNU, shares a pilot program that sees registered nurses prescribing meds at care homes. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. NDP Leader Claudia Chender shares how the Caregiver Tax Credit would help support Nova Scotians who care for sick family members. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Tom Urbaniack joins Todd to share his book, "You Are Loved", a tribute to his late wife Rev. Alison Etter. Politics chat with Don Desserud, UPEI political science professor. Weekend Weather with Weather Specialist Allister Aalders. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright. Mortgage 101 tee up with Clinton Wilkins.

In Hour 1, Tony Mancini, Deputy Mayor District 6 - Dartmouth East – Burnside, shares how city staff are recommending an apology for the evictions and the police actions that followed the 2021 encampment evictions outside the old Memorial Library. Heather Mulligan, Senior Manager of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives at the Canadian Cancer Society, shares a new survey on the financial impacts of cancer in Canada. African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Twila Grosse joins Todd to celebrate African Heritage Month 2025 with this year's theme, Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance. Leigh Vanderloo, Scientific Director at ParticipACTION, offers expert tips for boosting your heart health. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Larry Zelvin, Head of BMO's Financial Crimes Unit, shares how romance scams are rising. Pam Mood, President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, discusses the emphasis on collaboration with the province on U.S. Tariff concerns. Pam Kennedy, Pharmacy owner of Guardian, Bridgwater, is back for Ask The Pharmacist.

In Hour 1, Christine Saulnier, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, joins Todd to discuss the minimum wage increase. Margaret Chapman, COO & Partner of Narrative Research, shares a new poll that says Maritimers are less likely to travel to the U.S. due to Trump's presidency. Lana Payne, Unifor National President, discusses tariffs. Lorn Sheehan, a strategy professor at Dalhousie University, discusses how a Nova Scotia cottage rental would be applying a 25 per cent additional fee to any booking coming from the U.S. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the lines for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Osborne Burke, general manager of Victoria Co-operative Fisheries in northern Cape Breton, shares how they're prepared for the U.S. tariffs even after the 30-day pause tariffs on Canada. Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO at Halifax Chamber of Commerce, discusses the tariff scare. Politics chat with Lori Turnbull, Political Science professor at Dalhousie University. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

In Hour 1, Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine; Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce; Dan Kelly, President of CFIB; and Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University, join Todd to discuss President Trump's tariffs. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back with House Calls. In Hour 3, we continue to discuss President Trump's tariffs with Mitch Raymond, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' Vice President for Nova Scotia; Peter MacDonald, a member of the CME NS Advisory Board and the Vice Chair of CME's National Board of Directors; Robert Huish, an associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax and Premier Tim Houston.

In Hour 1, Health Minister Michelle Thompson discusses how Nova Scotia is focused on reducing red tape and eliminating doctors' burdens. Sandra Mullen, president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union, discusses safety in hospitals after an armed patient allegedly injures three hospital staff in Halifax emergency room. NDP Leader Claudia Chender and the NDP are is urging the Houston government to create a task force to deal with the issue immediately. Politics chat with Lori Turnbull, Political Science professor at Dalhousie University. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back with House Calls. In Hour 3, Talking Tariffs with former diplomat and columnist Gar Pardy. Duncan Robertson, Senior Policy Analyst for Canadian Federation Independent Business Nova Scotia, shares the 2025 Red Tape Report Card: Nova Scotia continues leadership on red tape reduction with an A- grade. Weekend Weather with Allister Allders. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright.

I Hour 1, HRM Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Todd to discuss the latest Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment design after the regional council voted against moving forward. Paul Jenkinson, ACE Team Communications Coordinator, and Carol Macomber, Chair of The ACE Team's Protection for the People in Care Review Committee, share a document that highlights the stark comparisons between the Protection for People in Care Act and the Protection from Cruelty to Animals Act. Dr Joss Reimer, Canadian Medical Association, discusses how governments must do everything in their power to support healthcare workers and keep them caring for patients. Maria Gintova, assistant professor at McMaster University's Department of Political Science, shares how the public service productivity study group is not looking at remote work. In Hour 2, Todd open the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 2, Dr. Jeff Goodall, is back for Ask the Vet.

In Hour 1, Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, released the Global Agri-Food Most Influential Nations Ranking. Joyce Carter, President and CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority, shares how they are making history by contributing 4.2 billion dollars to Nova Scotia's economy and offering more opportunities. Rudy Buttignol, CARP National President and CEO, joins Todd in the studio. Veteran Matthieu Tetreault and Michelle McClung discuss how the local bylaw that says he needs to leave the RV where he lives is unfair during winter and a housing crisis. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back with House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the phones for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Sean Kirby, Executive Director of the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, shares how miners praise the Nova Scotia premier's call to lift the uranium ban. Still, environmentalist calls it a 'dead end'. Bob Bancroft, retired wildlife biologist, discusses Nova Scotia's bat population showing signs of recovery after years of decline. Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau joins Todd to discuss the "Green Choice" program, which is expected to help the province have 78 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2028. Amy Janzwood, a McGill University professor and an expert in the politics of energy and the environment, says revived Canada pipeline talks are 'wishful thinking'. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back in the studio for the Science Files.

In Hour 1, Kathryn Morse, District 10 Halifax - Bedford Basin and Laura White, District 7, Halifax South Downtown, join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Brian Giroux of Shelburne Elver group discusses how the Federal fisheries minister has shelved a controversial proposal that would have shifted baby eel quota away from longtime licence holders to their employees. Natalie MacLean, a spokesperson and wine expert at Wine Growers Canada, shares how you don't need to go completely "dry" this January to prioritize your health. Raymond Plourde, Senior Wilderness Coordinator of Ecology Action Centre, discusses Premier Tim Houston's push for more natural resource development in Nova Scotia. Osborne Bourke, general manager of Victoria Co-op Fisheries and a member of regional and national advisory committees for small craft harbours, shares how fishers are worried by the Nova Scotia premier's musings over lifting the oil-exploration moratorium.

In Hour 1, Julia Sande, Amnesty International Canada's Human Rights Law and Policy Campaigner shares how refugee advocates want Canada to make exemptions for U.S. transgender asylum claims. Bill Van Gorder, Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), proposes to stop 'warehousing' seniors and build small homes for long-term care. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Talking Tariffs with CFIB President Dan Kelly. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Politics Chat with Don Desserud, a political science professor at UPEI. Paul W. Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Institute, Adjunct Professor of Education at Saint Mary's University, and Chair of Research of ED Canada, discusses the PowerSchool cyberattack signals widespread breakdown with Cape Breton district as part of the cyberattack. Weather Wrap-Up with Allister Aalders. Danny Dill, share the Long Pond Hockey Heritage Classic tournament is set for this weekend in Windsor. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Peter Halpin, Executive Director of the Association of Atlantic Universities, discusses how universities face 'across the board' cuts due to international student caps. Natalie MacLean, a spokesperson and wine expert with Wine Growers Canada, talks about Dry-ish January and starting the new year with a mindful balance over all or nothing. Steve Murphy joins Todd for a chat! In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax shares how tourism in Halifax Regional Municipality reached another record year in 2024. Todd Burgess, Executive Director at Forest Nova Scotia, discusses how the Nova Scotia forestry sector is anxious about possible U.S. tariffs. Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, discusses how Maritime industries brace against the impact of possible U.S. tariffs. Solitha Shortte, founder and CEO of Soli Productions Management and Ethan Horton, join Todd in the studio to share Ethan's journey as he prepares for Paris Fashion Week.

In Hour 1, Larry Hughes, a Dalhousie University engineering professor whose expertise includes energy systems and climate change, discusses how credit rating agencies warn against 'political interference' in Nova Scotia Power rate applications. Nova Scotia musician Ian Janes calls out AI album for using his name without permission. Jenna Poste, a member of the Nova Scotia chapter of Unplugged Canada, makes a case for smartphone-free childhood. Robert Huish, a Dalhousie University's Department of International Development Studies professor, discusses how Atlantic Canadian seafood firms are looking to diversify the export market as United States President Donald Trump takes office for a second term. In Hour 2, House Calls with Dr. John Gillis. In Hour 3, Dan opens the phone for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, We're talking about the inauguration of President Trump with University of Maine Political Science professor Mark Brewer. Michael Graydon, CEO of Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada, discusses how U.S. tariffs could become a catalyst to bolster Canadian food supply chains. Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University, discusses the new Trump administration and the Canadian economy. Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data, discusses the Trump presidency. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Premier Tim Houston joins Todd in the studio to take your calls!

In Hour 1, Jean St. Amand, District 16- Bedford- Wentworth, and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Randy Stevens, CEO of Bluenose Health, shares how Nova Scotia is losing out on health transfers as private medical imaging grows. Brian Giroux of Shelburne Elver group discusses how Ottawa delays meetings for an unpopular plan to redistribute elver fishery quotas. NDP Leader Claudia Chender expresses concern seeing an increasing move from the government to "keep Nova Scotians in the dark." Harrison Fleming, legislative and policy director at Secondstreet, a public policy think tank, shares how more than 74,000 Canadians have died on wait lists since 2018.

In Hour 1, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of agri-food Analytics, joins Todd to discuss a class-action lawsuit accusing Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales. Dr Lisa Christian, Associate Clinical Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Programs at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science, shares a study that says one in three children have nearsightedness. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Nova Scotia filmmaker Joshua Saunders captures war in Ukraine with a new documentary. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Jim Stanford, Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work, shares a report that debunks claims that Canada "subsidizes" the U.S. Tara Graham is calling for greater public discussion about domestic violence, saying she learned too late about the warning signs in her mother's relationship. Allister Aalders is back for the Weekend Weather Wrap-Up. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Kelly Higginson, president and CEO of Restaurants Canada, joins Todd to discuss if the GST tax 'holiday' helped businesses after it has been in place for a month. Scott McKenna, chief information officer at Nova Scotia Health, shares how text messages and notifications are now available for most Nova Scotia Health appointments. Daniel Roscoe, CEO of Roswell Development, discusses a Halifax wind energy deal to cut city emissions by 24 per cent. Rachel Samson, vice president at The Institute for Research on Public Policy and co-author of the report, shares how one in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Grady Munro, a policy analyst at Fraser Institute, discusses a proposed federal tax hike that would make Canada's top capital gains tax rate among the highest of 37 advanced countries. Toby Bond, a PhD candidate at Dalhousie and senior scientist at the Canadian Light Source, shares that research out of Dalhousie could be an electric vehicle game-changer. Matthew Johnson, a family science professor at the University of Alberta, discusses research on the gender gap, which has shown the same pattern over and over: women still take on more domestic tasks than men. Author Jo-Ann Roberts is in the studio to talk about her book Storm the Ballot Box: An Insider's Guide to a Voting Revolution.

In Hour 1, Kurt Sampson, Zero Emission Vehicle Advocate for CAA Atlantic, discusses a survey that says EV owners love their EVs despite public charging infrastructure needs. Sacha Nadeau, Director of Research & Advocacy at Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, shares that January is Alzheimer's awareness month, and according to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, more than 400 people in the country develop Alzheimer's or another form of dementia every day. Politics chat with Dalhousie University's Political Science professor Lori Turnbull. Pascal Chan, Vice President of Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the looming tariff threats. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back with House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the phone lines for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1 The Retail Council of Canada's Jim Cormier joins Todd to discuss Halifax Regional Police “theft blitz” to combat retail crime, a trend on the rise, especially around the holidays. Dr. Joss Reimer, President of the Canadian Medical Association stops by to chat about calling on the federal government to immediately direct the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to stop collecting taxes on capital gains from medical corporations at a higher inclusion rate that was never approved through legislation. Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET joins the discussion surrounding school boards across Canada are grappling with the fallout from a significant cyberattack on PowerSchool, a widely used administration software platform. Hour 2 is the open hour where Todd takes your callsHour 3 is Science File with D.r Rob Thacker from SMU. Space travel and more.

In Hour 1, Cathy Deagle Gammon, District 1 – Waverley, Fall River and Musquodoboit Valley and Janet Steele, District 12 Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park – Wedgewood join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Author and reporter Paul Palango discusses how Halifax residents spoke out against the budget increases for the police they say 'failed' them. : Dave Risk, Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Research Chair in Climate Science and Policy, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, St. Francis Xavier University, shares a study that links oil and gas industry pollution in Alberta to negative health outcomes. Darrell Samson, Liberal MP for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook talks about the Liberal leadership race. Russell Grosse, executive director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, shares how the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia is gearing up for multi-million-dollar expansion.

In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, joins Todd to discuss Nova Scotia landlords say tenants left rentals in shambles. Dr Gehad Gobran, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, shares how the number of people on the family doctor waitlists has dropped, according to a Nova Scotia Health report. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. U.S. Politics with Mark Brewer, University of Maine. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, discusses Canadian Forces considering bonuses to keep soldiers from leaving. Gavin Giles, chair of the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners, shares how Halifax RCMP asks the municipality to pay for 14 new officers, saying the positions are needed in growing suburban areas and a historic Black community. Weather Wrap-Up with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Cecil Wright joins Todd for a weekly sports update. Clinton Wilkins gives a tee-up to this month's Mortgage 101.

In Hour 1, Tanya Penney, Nova Scotia Health's senior director of the emergency program of care and executive director for the central zone, joins Todd to discuss the Emergency department closure report, which shows problems persist at most troubled Nova Scotia locations despite some progress, recruitment challenges and closures continue at some sites. NDP Leader Claudia Chender says the government is not living up to that promise regarding a legislative agenda. Dr. Jeff Goodall, a veterinarian who runs the Sunnyview Animal Care Centre in Bedford, discusses how Nova Scotia clinics out to boost the supply of blood available to dogs in emergency cases Canadian Animal Blood Bank is opening a processing centre in the region. Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University, joins Todd to discuss what Trudeau's exit means for the struggling loonie and Canada's economy. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Politicschat with UPEI political science professor Don Desserud. Tim Guest, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association, shares Phase Two of the Healing Pathways Community Funding Program. Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch, will challenge a prorogation of Parliament in court if it is clearly in the Liberal Party's self-interest and happens at a time when opposition parties intend to vote non-confidence in the government. Norm Collins, Founder of Crosswalk Safety Society of Nova Scotia, discusses how Halifax safety advocates are calling for government action to reduce the number of pedestrians injured or killed by cars after the death of a senior who was hit while walking on a marked crosswalk earlier this week.