
The Todd Veinotte Show
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Ep 59The Todd Veinotte Show | January 8, 2025
In Hour 1, 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. President & CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, David Perry, shares how Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, what that means and what's at stake. Janick Cormier, VP of Atlantic Restaurants Canada, discusses how the GST tax break and Dry January affect bars and restaurants. David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, author of the report, Company Men: CEO Pay in Canada, 2023, shares a report on Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the phone lines for the Mid-Week Meltdown.
Ep 58The Todd Veinotte Show | January 7, 2025
In Hour 1, Christine Saulnier, Director at Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia, joins Todd to discuss how Nova Scotia will be indexing income assistance is a positive step but not enough to lift people out of poverty. Stephen Wilsack, Executive Director of Housing First Nova Scotia, discusses the sudden death of a 56-year-old man at a homeless encampment. Dr. Hugh Chisholm shares how another animal dies as a result of fireworks. Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, gives an update on Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation. In Hour 2, Todd opens the line for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.
Ep 57The Todd Veinotte Show | January 6, 2025
In Hour 1, David Hensbee, District 2- Halifax South Downtown and Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre, join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan opens the line for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, a Political Science professor at Dalhousie University, Lori Turnbull joins Dan to discuss Trudeau's resignation.
Ep 56The Todd Veinotte Show | January 3, 2025
In Hour 1, looking at 2025 with Interim co-leader of NS Liberal Party, Derek Mombourquette. Dr Margot Burnell, Canadian Medical Association president-elect, took a look back at health care in 2024, and we look ahead to 2025. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Markus Duncan, Data Scientist at ParticipACTION, offers expert tips for getting active in 2025. In Hour 2, Todd opens the line for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Filmmaker Matthew Pyne and Sandy Pembroke share their short documentary, UNRETIRED: The Return of Sandy Pembroke. Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President of Air Passenger Rights, shares how proposed air passenger protection changes perpetuate loopholes. Weather Wrap-Up with Allister Aalders. Sports talk with Cecil Wright.
Ep 55The Todd Veinotte Show | January 2, 2025
In Hour 1, Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia, Laura Mackenzie, shares how Nova Scotia increases film funds to support creative industries and grow the economy. Ken Bagnell, CEO of Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, discusses Canada's efforts to combat abuse in sports, which saw slow progress this year. Sydnee Blum, community legal worker with Dalhousie Legal Aid, shares how tenants are fighting evictions from Halifax apartment buildings. Mark Selvidge, a Nova Scotia man with a disability, is frustrated by driver evaluation delays. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Pam Kennedy, Pharmacist & Pharmacy Owner, is back for Ask the Pharmacist. Kelsey Green, Co-Founder of Complex Trauma Canada, discusses addressing gaps in homelessness and trauma services in Nova Scotia. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, releases Naughty and Nice List.
Ep 53The Todd Veinotte Show | December 30, 2024
In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, a political professor at Dalhousie University, gives an end-of-the-year political wrap-up. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics, shares a Year in Food. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, we get an end-of-year wrap-up with Clinton Wilkins. Garreth MacDonald, voice of the Mooseheads, gives an update on the Mooseheads. Sports wrap-up with Cecil Wright.
Ep 51The Todd Veinotte Show | December 23, 2024
In Hour 1, NDP leader Claudia Chender and Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data, join Todd for a year in review. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine and Don Desserud, a political science professor at UPEI join Todd for an end of the wrap on politics!
Ep 50The Todd Veinotte Show | December 20, 2024
In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, executive director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, discusses how Halifax's rental vacancy rate has risen to 2.1 per cent, according to the report. Dr. Christine Saulnier, a co-author of the report, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, shares how Nova Scotia's child poverty rate is the highest in Atlantic Canada. Politics with Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University. Dr Sonu Gaind, a psychiatry professor at the University of Toronto, shares a release from Statistics Canada that shows a record high in the number of people who chose medical assistance in dying (MAID) in 2023. Still, critics of the law say there were more than 600 cases last year where they believe the program shouldn't have been an option at all. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Thomas Arnason McNeil, Senior Energy Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre, discusses how the federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid back 15 years to 2050 as part of new clean electricity regulations. Jodene Baker, Vice-President of Research, Advocacy, & External Relations at Imagine Canada, shares that a majority of newcomers make charitable donations, yet a quarter regret immigration. Weather Wrap up with Allister Allders. Sports Talk with Cecil Wright.
Ep 49The Todd Veinotte Show | December 19, 2024
In Hour 1, Sheri Lecker, executive director of Adsum for Women and Children, disagrees with Halifax Mayor Fillmore when he says the city is past the worst of its housing crisis. Amanda Galbraith, crisis management expert at Oyster Group, discusses how Trudeau should handle the current political crisis. Dr. Robin Urquhart, an associate professor in Dalhousie University's Department of Community Health and Epidemiology and one of the researchers selected for the project, seeks to improve the quality of life of long-term cancer patients after receiving funds from a Terry Fox research program developed by cancer patients for cancer patients. Celebrity Chef and TV personality Rodney Bowers shares how more than three-quarters of individuals who are overweight or living with obesity report experiencing stigma, bias, or discrimination due to their weight. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phone for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jeff Goodall is back for Ask the Vet!
Ep 48The Todd Veinotte Show | December 18, 2024
In Hour 1, Sanja Stanojevic, an associate professor in Dalhousie University's Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, shares how the research suggests that regular use of e-cigarette vaping devices may lead to worse lung function. Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director, discusses how Trudeau blows through his deficit guardrail. Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, discusses how Canada's Northern premiers are pitching the federal government to dip into its defence budget to bolster Arctic infrastructure and help meet the NATO spending target. Cassidy Morgan, founder of Purple Day, shares how some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls! In Hour 3, Todd takes your calls on the Mid-Week Meltdown.
Ep 47The Todd Veinotte Show | December 17, 2024
In Hour 1, Bob Bancroft, retired wildlife biologist, shares how two joggers experienced owl attacks on the Chain of Lakes trail last week. Don Desserud, Political Science Professor at UPEI, discusses Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation from her post. Gabor Lukacs, President of Air Passenger Rights, shares how Air Canada ordered to pay $10K after couple endures 'horrendous experience' after the couple had saved up 3 years to go on their first vacation without their kids. Renowned Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac proudly announces his newest Christmas album, Christmas Across the Atlantic. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls on the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.
Ep 46The Todd Veinotte Show | December 16, 2024
In Hour 1, Todd opens up the lines for an extra special Open Hour. In Hour 2, Todd continues with the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Joe Triff, vice president of Halifax Professional Fire Fighters, joins Todd to discuss how unions demand reform and leadership overhaul of Nova Scotia Firefighters School. Bacchus Barua, director of health policy studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada, 2024, discusses how patients in Atlantic Canada continue to endure the longest health-care wait times in the country, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute. James Cowan, Dying with Dignity, shares how more than 15,000 people received medical assistance in dying in Canada in 2023, but federal statistics show the growth in cases has slowed significantly. Carolynn Dubé, executive director of Fertility Matters Canada, discusses how a four-day work weekand how some Canadian families could also benefit from a long weekend every week if implemented correctly.
Ep 45The Todd Veinotte Show | December 13, 2024
In Hour 1, Derek Mombourquette, interim co-leader of the Liberal Party, joins Todd for a chat. Sue Taylor, the executive director of Colchester Transportation Cooperative Limited, shares how Truro and Colchester are exploring expanding public transit with a feasibility study. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategy, Abacus Data. CFIB President Dan Kelly discusses how the 'Tax holiday' could become a 'hot mess' for businesses. In Hour 2, Elizabeth Smith McCrossin, MLA for Cumberland North, joins Todd to discuss the new cabinet. Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Cancer Society, discusses how creditors approve the proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants. Weather Roundup with CityNews Halifax Weather Specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.
Ep 44The Todd Veinotte Show | December 12, 2024
In Hour 1, Larry Hughes, a Dalhousie University engineering professor whose area of expertise includes energy systems and climate change, joins Todd to discuss how power rates are rising in 2025, including a 2.4% increase to cover the delays in accessing Muskrat Falls. There is also a 1.4% increase to cover the cost of storm damages last year. Jessica Cleveland shares how some Nova Scotia parents are frustrated with constant school bus cancellations. Ioana Nicolau, Co-lead of the report and postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Calgary, discusses a report on how cancer brings emotional anguish, harsh treatments and a financial toll on patients' families despite Canada's universal health care; people with cancer bear a considerable financial cost. Sue Uteck, Executive Director of Spring Garden Area Business Association, shares how many Halifax stores are worried about shoplifting amid the holiday rush. Politics chat with political science professor Lori Turnbull, Dalhousie University. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Anita Kirkbride, Twerp Communications, shares how Facebook's buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics at Dalhousie University, discusses how the GST holiday will worsen the grocery cost. Rebecca Bligh, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, discusses how municipalities are the most on-the-ground level of government and can effectively intervene in issues of top importance to Canadians. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Thunderbirds, John Catalano, gives us all the details on the 2024-2025 season!
Ep 43The Todd Veinotte Show | December 11, 2024
In Hour 1, Stacey Gomez, Executive Director, Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia, discusses racism toward migrant workers in Nova Scotia on the rise due to misinformation. Ash Avery, Executive Director of Feed Nova Scotia, shares how Feed Nova Scotia has seen a 68% increase in food bank usage since 2021. Alec Stratford, Executive Director and Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, shares a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released a new report, Contradictions in Care: Labour Conditions, Conflicting Values, and Crisis in Child Protection Social Work in Nova Scotia. Brian Giroux of Shelburne Elver group discusses how the Federal Fisheries Department is proposing new elver quotas for the 2025 season that would cut the share of baby eels fished by existing commercial licence holders. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the phone for the Mid-Week Meltdown.
Ep 42The Todd Veinotte Show | December 10, 2024
In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, Executive Director of The Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, discusses how Statistics Canada says investors represented three in 10 residential property buyers in Nova Scotia between 2018 and 2020. Gar Pardy, former diplomat, author, and columnist, gives an update on Syria. Patricio Garcia, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union's Local 508, shares how Halifax Transit patrons and drivers are frustrated by delays. Ken Jull, an adjunct law professor at the University of Toronto, discusses gas ads and how accurate they are. in Hour 2, Todd opens up the lines for the Open Hour. in Hour 3, Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files and Pam Kennedy takes your questions with our Ask the Pharmacist segment.
Ep 41The Todd Veinotte Show | December 9, 2024
In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Nancy Hartling, District 13- Prospect Road - St. Margarets join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Chris Di Liberatore, PSAC Atlantic's Regional Executive Vice-President, shares how the largest federal union calls for the Liberal government to be held accountable for a pension attack on federal workers. Sandra Mullen, NSGEU President, discusses how a group of unionized Nova Scotia jail guards marched in driving rain Thursday to draw attention to what they say are "crisis" working conditions. Director of Research James Gaede, co-author of the Scorecard report, shares a new national study that says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours. Clinton Wilkins discusses how two-thirds of Canadians can't comfortably afford a mortgage above $1700.

Ep 40The Todd Veinotte Show | December 6, 2024
In Hour 1, Don Desserud, UPEI political science professor, joins Todd for a political chat. Pam Mood, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, discusses how municipalities in Nova Scotia welcome rules for council member behaviour, but some have concerns about the provincewide policy. Tim Powers, Summa Strategy, Abacus Data is back for our weekly chat. Mark Brewer, a University of Maine political science professor, gives us an update on US politics. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Paul Palango, author of the book 22 Murders, joins Todd to discuss how a member of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is raising concerns from survivors of gender-based violence about a lack of action. Hope Swinimer, Founder-Director of Hope for Wildlife, shares how there are a lot of unusual patients who arrive at Hope for Wildlife in need of specialized treatment. Weather Roundup with CityNews Halifax Weather Specialist Allister Aalders. Sports Chat with Cecil Wright.
Ep 39The Todd Veinotte Show | December 5, 2024
In Hour 1, Jeff Karabanow, a professor at Dalhousie University and a co-director of Dalhousie's social work community clinic, joins Todd to give an update on a de-designated encampment in Halifax that is now vacant after municipal staff told three people to leave. Dr Claire Karst, President of the Nova Scotia Dental Association, discusses the lack of transparency after it was disclosed fluoride hadn't been added to the Halifax water supply consistently since 2021. Janet Music, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University, shares that the price of beef reached record highs in Canada. Sam Austin, District 5 - Dartmouth Centre, discusses the Halifax council narrowly votes to keep list of potential designated encampments. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, discusses how Auditor General Karen Hogan says the small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed in a cost-effective way. 15-year-old Jude Chedrawy shares his fundraising efforts in support of Lebanon, where over one million people have been displaced due to conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Ben Eisen, a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, discusses how quickly is the government workforce growing. Author Vernon Oickle shares his new book Grandma's Home Remedies A Collection of Tried-and-True Nova Scotian Cures.
Ep 38The Todd Veinotte Show | December 4, 2024
In Hour 1, Canadian Christmas Trees Association Executive Director Shirley Brennan joins Dan to discuss how Christmas Tree Growers are concerned over the tariff scare. Sarah Lyon, Director of Marketing and Communications with the Nova Scotia SPCA, shares how the SPCA worries about a drop in donations due to the postal strike. HRFE Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum gives all the details on the HRFE recruiting drive underway. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls! In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls for the Mid-Week Meltdown!
Ep 37The Todd Veinotte Show | December 3, 2024
In Hour 1, Todd chatted politics with Lori Turnbull, a Political Science professor at Dalhousie University. Chris MacMaster, professor of pharmacology at Dalhousie University, discusses how researchers in Nova Scotia develop a family of antibiotics to combat superbugs. David Brushett, Chair of Solar Nova Scotia, shares how Solar Nova Scotia will Host the 2024 Atlantic Canada Solar Summit, bringing solar and battery industry leaders together. Bill Van Gorder, CARP, calls voter turnout in Nova Scotia's election shocking. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls for the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for the Science Files.
Ep 35The Todd Veinotte Show | November 29, 2024
In Hour 1, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, shares the hidden costs of Ottawa's Food Tax Holiday. Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University, discusses the tariff wars. Political chat with UPEI Political Science professor Don Desserud. Peter Day, Nova Scotia Teachers Union President, shares how the NSTU is looking forward to continued collaboration with the Houston government. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls for the Open Hour! In Hour 3, The official opposition leader, Claudia Chender, joins Todd to talk about the provincial election. Weekend Weather Roundup with CityNews Halifax Weather Specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.
Ep 34The Todd Veinotte Show | November 28, 2024
Ep 33The Todd Veinotte Show | November 27, 2024
In Hour 1, Dan takes your calls for the Mid-Week Meltdown! In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Tom Urbaniak, a Political Science Professor at Cape Breton University, breaks down the election results. Concordia University's Moshe Lander discusses the Trump tariffs and how they will affect Canada. Naomi Shelton from Elections Nova Scotia gives a breakdown of the election results.
Ep 32The Todd Veinotte Show | November 26, 2024
In Hour 1, John Hamilton, spokesperson for Canada Post, gives an update on the strike. Brittany Smith, Senior Communications Advisor, Halifax Water, discusses how Halifax Water recommends that residents of Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston, and Eastern Passage save water due to unusually low water levels in Lake Major. Dr Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Associate Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance and Assistant Vice‑Provost of Equity and Inclusion at Dalhousie University, shares research on Early childhood educators playing a critical role in the quality of early learning and child care and in setting the foundation for anti-racist and culturally responsive environments. Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, discusses recent disruptions to Scotiabank’s online and mobile banking services, underscoring the growing importance of ensuring cyber resilience during routine system maintenance. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.
Ep 31The Todd Veinotte Show | November 25, 2024
In Hour 1, Councillors Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield Sambro Loop - Prospect Road and Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre join Steve for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Steve takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Lori Turnbull, a political science professor at Dalhousie University and Naomi Shelton, Director of Policy and Communications for Elections Nova Scotia, join Steve to discuss the Provincial election. Jonathan Fowler, a historical archaeologist at Saint Mary's University, joins Steve to talk about Oak Island!
Ep 30'The Todd Veinotte Show | November 22, 2024
In Hour 1, Todd Veinotte is back!! Mayor Andy Fillmore joins us in the studio for a chat. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics at Dalhousie University, discusses The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity's recently released report on consumer trust in the food industry. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Weekend Weather Roundup with CityNews Halifax Weather Specialist Allister Aalders and sports with Cecil Wright.
Ep 29The Todd Veinotte Show | November 21, 2024
In Hour 1, CUPW Atlantic Director Jeff Callahan gives an update on the Canada Post Strike. ACE Team Chair Gary MacLeod shares their Election Platform Report Card evaluation on each party's platform. Dr. Maria Popova, McGill University, discusses US missiles used against targets in Russia. Marla MacLeod, Director of Programs at Ecology Action Centre's gives their report card on election platforms. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Garreth MacDonald gives a Moosehead tee-up. Kara McCurdy, Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager Halifax Regional Fire, shares grants available for Wildfire Preparation Day. Dalhousie's Dr. Ahsan Habib discusses how growing cities need bike lanes. Rob Cunningham, Senior policy analyst at the Canadian Cancer Society, gives an update on a proposed class action against tobacco companies. 5 Minutes with Dan and Force Radon's Ryan Groombridge.
Ep 28The Todd Veinotte Show | November 20, 2024
In the first hour of the program Dan sit's down with the Mayor of Wolfville. The small town in the Annapolis Valley is witnessing a growing number of people living rough and is running out of resources to help. Dan then chats with Discover Halifax's Ross Jefferson who said we saw numbers that surpassed pre-pandemic tourist counts this past season. Westjet announcing new routes and additional services at Halifax Stanfield International. Airport Spokesperson Jessica Pettigrew highlights the changes and what is in store for the airport during the busy winter travel season.In hour two, it's House Calls with Dr. John Gillis. Dr. John answers callers questions.Hour Three is the Mid Week Meltdown Open Hour. Dan takes your calls
Ep 27The Todd Veinotte Show | November 19, 2024
In Hour 1, Author Kayla Hounsell shares an updated version of her book, Second Degree: From Med School to Murder, The Story Behind the Shocking Will Sandeson Trials. John Murphy shares how a Halifax church's steeple and bell tower will not be demolished. Cst. Martin Cromwell discusses HRP recruiting. Duncan Robertson shares how CFIB is happy with campaign promises of lower taxes. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for the Science Files!
Ep 26The Todd Veinotte Show | November 18, 2024
In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Preston - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Kathryn Morse, District 10- Halifax - Bedford Basin West join Steve Murphy for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Steve takes your calls during Manic Monday! In Hour 3, Political Science Professor Lori Turnbull, Dalhousie University, gives an update on the provincial election. And legendary broadcaster Clary Flemming joins Steve in the studio!
Ep 25The Todd Veinotte Show | November 15, 2024
In Hour 1, CUP-W Atlantic Director Jeff Callahan gives an update on the Canada Post Strike. Dr. Stephanie Snow, Medical Oncologist at QEII Health Sciences Centre, raises awareness and educates during Stomach Cancer Awareness Day. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. HRM Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator Chris Kennedy shares how HRM freshwater lakes show high salt levels. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Friday Free For All! In Hour 3, Author Wanda Baxter shares her new book, She is Hope for Wildlife. Garreth MacDonald gives us the Mooseheads' Weekend Tee-up. Weekend Weather Update with weather specialist Allister Aalders, and we're talking sports with Cecil Wright.
Ep 24The Todd Veinotte Show | November 14, 2024
In Hour 1 Duncan Williams, The Construction Association of Nova Scotia discusses the skilled worker shortage in construction sector in Atlantic Canada. It's Movember and Gabriela Ilie, PhD, an Affiliate Scientist with Nova Scotia Health talks about prostate cancer and the related related depression and disconnection among men facing this diagnosis. And Green Party Leader Anthony Edmonds joins Dan to talk about the Provincial election. In Hour 2 Dan takes your calls for the Open Hour. In Hour 3 Pharmacist Pam Kennedy is back for Ask the Pharmacist and taking your calls! Jonathan Fowler, an Anthropology professor at Saint Mary's Univeristy discusses Halifax's disappearing history. And Dr. Simon Sherry, a clinical psychologist at CRUX Psychology and professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience at Dalhousie University, denounces NSLC’s advertising campaign urging consumers to “choose safe and legal cannabis” as false advertising.
Ep 23The Todd Veinotte Show | November 13, 2024
In Hour 1, Tom Urbaniuk, Professor of Political Science at Cape Breton University, discusses how bridge tolls are bad. November is Thank a Business Month, Julia Lewis, President and CEO at BBB Serving the Atlantic Provinces shares the BBB Thanks a Business Month. Con O'Brien with The Irish Descendants celebrates their 35th anniversary with a tour and new 35th Anniversary Box Set. Mita Dasog, Associate Professor of Dalhousie University, discusses how Dalhousie researchers design low-cost device that can help fight water scarcity. In Hour 2 Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls and during Hour 3 Dan opens the lines for the Mid-Week Meltdown!
Ep 22The Todd Veinotte Show | November 12, 2024
In Hour 1, Naomi Shelton, Director of Policy and Communications for Elections Nova Scotia, updates us on the provincial election early voting numbers. We're talking everything Black Friday with Santo Ligotti, Vice President, Marketing and Member Services, Retail Council of Canada. Dalhousie's Sylvain Charlesbois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses President-elect Trump and his impact on Canada's food sector. In Hour 2 Dan takes your calls for Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back with The Science Files.
Ep 21The Todd Veinotte Show | November 8, 2024
In hour 1 we have a chat with HRM Mayor Andy Fillmore. Rachel Shepherd, Executive Director of Halifax Transition House Association Bryony House Shelter, shares resources available. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Remembrance Day History with Author and historian Leo Deveau. In hour 2 Dan open the lines to take your calls! And in Hour 3 Author Ross Hebb shares his book A Canadian Chaplain in the Great War. Vice President of Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia Kristi Russell shares how Farmers Markets are ready for Christmas. We get a weekend weather update from our weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.
Ep 20The Todd Veinotte Show | November 7, 2024
In Hour 1 President of the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance, Bay of Fundy Inshore Fishermen's Association and Southwest Lobster Science Society shares how a commercial lobster fishing group in Nova Scotia has gone to court seeking $10 million in damages against companies it alleges are buying illegally caught lobster. Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Danny Cavanaugh is calling for a focus on workers during the provincial campaign. Director of Housing & Homelessness Max Chauvin discusses the University Avenue Encampment. In Hour 2 Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3 Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill is in the studio to take your calls!

Ep 19The Todd Veinotte Show | November 6, 2024
Hour 1 begins with Kate Horton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, sharing how Ronald McDonald House Charities are filling a critical gap in Canada’s pediatric health care. University of New Brunswick Political Science professor Don Wright discusses the US election. Kevin Russell, Executive Director Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, discusses landlord scams. Mark Brewer, a political professor at the University of Maine, continues the conversation on the US Election. In hour 2 Dr. John Gillis joined us for House Calls and in hour 3 Dan opens the telephone lines for the open hour.

Ep 18The Todd Veinotte Show | November 5, 2024
Hour 1 begins with an update on several police investigations from Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Cst. Martin Cromwell. Dan also chats with Election Nova Scotia’s Naomi Shelton on a phishing email that has been circulating. CUPW Atlantic Regional Director Jeff Callahan updates negotiations at Canada Post and we head to Washington DC and CityNews Reporter Caryn Ceolin to set the stage for the US vote.In hour 2 Dan opens the telephone lines for the open hour. And, in hour 3 it’s Science Files with SMU Astrophysicist Dr. Rob Thacker

Ep 17The Todd Veinotte Show | November 4, 2024
It’s Murphy Monday’s with Steve Murphy. On today’s episode Steve puts District 4 councillor Trish Purdy and District 1 Councillor Cathy Deagle-Gammon onto The Hot Seat. In the 2nd hour Steve opens the telephone lines to take your calls.The third hour features President and CEO of the NS Sport Hall of Fame Bruce Rainnie, Chair of the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust Bill Woodburn and Sailor 1st Class Micheal Butt on the Navy Run.

Ep 16The Todd Veinotte Show | November 1, 2024
In the 1st hour, we look at why election voter cards won't be mailed out for this provincial election. University of Maine’s Mark Brewer comments on the upcoming US election, and Tim Powers from Summa Strategies and Abacus Data discusses what happened this week in Ottawa.In hour 2, Dan opens the lines for the Friday Free For All open hour. Hour 3 we tee up the weekend for the Halifax Mooseheads, speak with MADD Canada’s Dawn Regan about the launch of their school program, chat Dodgers and Leafs with sports guru Cecil Wright and set up this weekend’s edition of Mortgage 101 with Clinton Wilkins

Ep 15The Todd Veinotte Show | October 31, 2024
On today’s episode of The Todd Veinotte show, guest host Dan Ahlstrand sits down with CFIB Atlantic’s Duncan Roberston to discuss a significant rise in reported theft from businesses in Atlantic Canada. Dan also chats about a delay in creating a minimum standard for training new truck drivers in Nova Scotia with the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Executive Director Chris McKee. To wrap up the 1st hour, Dan sits down with the co-founder and co-executive director of the AfterWords Literary Festival, Stephanie Domet. In hour 2, Dan takes calls from listeners. Hour 3 is our monthly visit with the Vet, Dr. Jeff Goodall.

Ep 14The Todd Veinotte Show | October 30, 2024
In the first hour of the show Dan Ahlstrand sits down with, and takes your calls for the Leader of Nova Scotia’s New Democrats as we work our way though the 1st week of the provincial election campaign. In hour two Dr. John Gillis joins Dan for his weekly Housecalls segment and answers listeners calls and emails. Hour three is the Midweek Meltdown open hour where callers discuss the issues of the day.
Ep 13The Todd Veinotte Show | October 29, 2024
During hour 1, Dan Ahlstrand welcomes the Director of Policy and Communications with Elections NS Naomi Shelton to the show to lay out what the provincial election will look like for voters. From advance polls to election day and in between, they cover it all. Also, in the first hour, Dan chats with UNIFOR about the impact that the snap election call will have on talks. There is the potential of a postal workers strike/lockout next week. Dan chats with the union representing workers about what happens next.In hour 2 Dan opens the telephone lines on issues including bike lanes, bridge tolls and the provincial election.Hour 3 features the ever-popular Science Files with Dr. Rob Thacker from SMU. The art of frost, anti-social behaviour in older animals, and space news are all featured during this hour.

Ep 12The Todd Veinotte Show | October 27, 2024
It's another Murphy Monday! Steve Murphy puts two regional councillors onto the hot seat, fresh off a municipal election. Also in hour one a conversation with Dalhousie University Political Scientist Lori Turnbull reflecting on this past weekend's snap election call by Premier Houston. Hour two is the first open line segment of the week. Steve takes calls from listeners. Hour three features a conversation with Dr. Lisa Barrett on the legacy of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia and where we go from here. Also, a conversation with the legendary Denis Ryan, a member of the Irish band Ryan's Fancy.