Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

In Hour 1, Becky Druhan, MLA for Lunenburg West, discusses the province's announcement launching Accelerate Nova Scotia, a new initiative focused on advancing health-care innovation. Sandra Mullen, president of the NSGEU, also joins the conversation to discuss how the second phase of the electronic medical records rollout has improved based on lessons learned from the initial implementation. Mayor...

In Hour 1, Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield - Sambro Loop and David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan also is taking your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Margaret Brigley, CEO and Partner at Narrative Research, discusses the findings of a new survey showing Atlantic Canadians...

In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, Political Science Professor at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss how U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses why Atlantica Canada has the hights meat prices. In Hour 2, Glenn Bowie,...

In Hour 1, President of CFIB Dan Kelly joins Dan to discuss how two-thirds of businesses support taking the time needed to secure the best possible terms for renewed or renegotiated CUSMA. Business professor Ed McHugh shares how dynamic pricing in Nova Scotia is here to stay. Lydia Miljan, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute explains how democratic reforms like term limits for politicians could reinvi...

In Hour 1, Renée Horton, Specialist, Strategic Communications at Canadian Blood Services, discusses the need for new and returning donors to book appointments before and after the Canada Day holiday. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, MLA for Cumberland North, joins Dan to discuss her call for the removal of tolls on the Cobequid Pass. Claudia Chender, Leader of the Official Opposition and Leader of the N...

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5-Dartmouth Centre and Kathryn Morse, District 10- Halifax - Bedford Basin West join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to respond to Auditor General’s review of municipal capital budgeting. Erin Filey-Wronecki from Food Banks Canada, discussesthe growing challenge of sum...

In Hour 1, Auditor General Kim Adair joins Lisa to discuss the newly released report on the oversight of mental health and addictions services. Jeff Scott, President of the Dartmouth Diamond Dawgs, and Bob Merrick weigh in on a proposal to convert the Dartmouth Common ball diamonds into dedicated cricket fields. Scott Taylor of Esprit de Corps magazine examines the Royal Canadian Navy's impending...

In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, discusses the investigation into Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore’s expenses. Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, shares insights from a new study examining whether teachers are receiving adequate training to navigate the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Michael Kabalen, Executive Directo...

In Hour 1, Lane Farguson, Mission to Seafarers Halifax board member, joins Lisa to mark International Day of the Seafarer. Debbie Lowther, co-founder and CEO of VETS Canada, discusses the full range of supports offered through Veterans Emergency Transition Services. Dr. Christine Saulnier, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia, breaks down a new report on pay equity...

In Hour 1, Kim Cail, CUPE’s long-term care co-ordinator joins Lisa to provide an update on the three long-term care homes whose workers have returned to the picket line, citing unresolved issues.  Ava Czapalay, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents, discusses a new Memorandum of Understanding that aims to harness the transformative power of post-secondary education...

In Hour 1, Tony Mancini, District 6- Dartmouth East – Burnside and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale join Lisa for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Lisa takes your calls during Manic Monday.  In Hour 3, Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University discusses the grocery promotion scam nobody sees. Steve Proctor, Communications Manager, Halifa...

In Hour 1, Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell joins Dan to discuss her motion requesting a staff report on the rules governing councillors’ meetings with private interest groups. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Brendan Meagher, President Halifax Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 268 discusses the appointment of Deryn Rizzi as Halifax’s new fire chief. In Hour 2, Dan takes yo...

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss council’s decision to pause plans for the Memorial Library redevelopment. Also, the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia, Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, shares encouraging physician recruitment figures and what they mean for healthcare in the province. Simon Bennett previews tonight’s Canada-Quatar matchup. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the...

In Hour 1, Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst with Gas Buddy, joins Dan with the latest update on gas prices and what drivers can expect in the days ahead. Ash Avery, executive director for Feed Nova Scotia, discusses the growing need and the challenges food banks are confronting across the province. Steve MacIntyre, Artistic Director, Stanfest reflects in three decades of the beloved folk fest an...

In Hour 1, Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University joins Dan to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new $3.2 billion strategy aimed at improving access to locally produced, affordable foods. Naomi Shelton, Director of Policy and Communications with Elections Nova Scotia, provides an update with just one week remaining in the Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay by-election. Owen Sagness, CEO Digital...

In Hour 1, Claudia Chender, leader of the NSNDP discusses the closure of rural libraries across the province. A conversation with Steve Murphy. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Lisa Phinney Langley, Programs Coordinator, Sable Island Institute, previews key topics to be featured at this year’s upcoming public meeting. Mark Brewer, Professor and Chair of the Departmen...

In Hour 1, Kim Cail, CUPE’s Nova Scotia Long-Term Care and Community Care Coordinator, discusses the newly ratified agreement between the province and workers at a Halifax long-term care home following a strike. Plus, the weekly conversation with Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, Abacus Data on the latest political developments. Amanda Mombourquette joins Dan to talk about her bid to become the next...

In Hour 1, Sean Power, Manager of Private Land Programs, Scaling and Forest Health with the Department of Natural Resources, joins the show to discuss the threat of a potential spruce budworm outbreak in Cape Breton’s Pleasant Bay area and what the province is doing to prevent it. Plus, Todd Veinotte stops by to talk politics with Dan. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour...

In Hour 1, Paul MacKinnon, Chief Executive Officer of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, joins Dan to discuss this weekend’s FIFA World Cup watch party at Garrison Grounds. Mikela Sani-Routledge, Communications and Marketing Advisor with the Halifax International Airport Authority, shares projections for record passenger traffic at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in 2026. Mark Culli...

In Hour 1, NDP MP Don Davies joins Dan to discuss his legislation to ban floor crossing. Steve Proctor, communications manager for Halifax Harbour Bridges, shares that the MacKay Bridge will be closed this weekend for maintenance work. Dr. Tara Lantz, chair of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, discusses how naturopathic doctors are now regulated in Nova Scotia, however the provi...

In Hour 1, Laura White, District 7- Halifax South Downtown and John Young, District 14- Hammonds Plains - Upper Hammonds Plains - Lucasville - Middle & Upper Sackville join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday! In Hour 3, Ken Bagnell, CEO Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, Sloan Mackenzie, Olympic bronze medalist for Paris 2024 and Julia Rivard c...

In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, executive director of the Nova Scotia Rental Housing Providers, joins Dan to discuss the future of Nova Scotia’s rent cap policy as its expiration date at the end of 2027. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Dr. Howard Chertkow, Chair in Cognitive Neurology and Innovation at Baycrest, shares new research linking everyday exposure to air pollution w...

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan live from the 2026 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference. Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, discusses NDP leader Don Davies’ bill that would require floor crossers to face voters. Julia Merritt, Chief Executive Officer of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library shares why five Nova Scotia library branches ar...

In Hour 1, Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute in Halifax and national coordinator for Canada of researchED, joins Dan to discuss a letter from the Education Minister Brendan Maguire informing educators of upcoming staffing changes. Annisa MacLeod is the Atlantic Director of Madd Canada, discusses progress in the fight against impaired driving in Nova Scotia, while noting that the...

In Hour 1, Richard Matern, Director of Research at Food Banks Canada, joins Dan to discuss Food Banks Canada’s latest report on poverty and what it reveals about the growing challenges facing Canadians. Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, shares findings from new national and provincial research examining women’s leadership across Canada’s sport system, with a particular focus...