Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

In Hour 1, Nancy Harling, District 13- Prospect Road - St. Margarets and Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood joins Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes you calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Major Ken Hynes, CD, MA, who served for 30 years in the Canadian Army’s Artillery branch both in Canada and overseas, discusses the positive ide...

In Hour 1, Emily Roy and Patrick Weaton of Pockwock Corridor SAFE (Safety Access and Fire Egress) join Dan to discuss residents’ calls for a development freeze in Hammonds Plains over ongoing egress safety concerns. Jeff Van Mulligen, president of the Dartmouth District Minor Baseball Association, explains how a shortage of playing fields is forcing the organization to turn away young athletes. Pl...

In Hour 1, Leader of the Opposition Claudia Chender joins Dan to discuss Premier Tim Houston's cabinet shuffle. Dan also speaks with Canada’s Minister of National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne. Author Dan Pontefract discusses his new book  The Future of Work is Grey. Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax, shares details on Discover Halifax posting visitation, tourism growth i...

In Hour 1, Kelly Bennett, Vice President & Atlantic Lead at Abacus Data joins Dan to discuss how Premier Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives continue to lead in Nova Scotia, despite a sharp decline in support since earlier this year. Leah Martin, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision re...

In Hour 1, Kim Cail, CUPE’s long-term care coordinator, joins Dan with an update on the ongoing strike. NSTU President Peter Day discusses the cuts affecting regional centres for education across Nova Scotia. Cst. Martin Cromwell urging people to keep a close eye on their drinks and look out for on another after two women needed medical attention after possible drink tampering. In Hour 2, Dan take...

Hour 1: • Councillors on the Hot Seat with David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Virginia Hinch, District 8- Halifax Peninsula North Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • Ken Bagnell • Sloan Mackenzie • Julia Rivard • Larry Hughes • Sarah Mitton • Madeline Gillis

In Hour 1, Nathan Cullen discusses his essay that discusses how individual political candidates motivate only 6% of voters, and why MPs who cross the floor should face by-elections to maintain democratic legitimacy.  Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Also, Assistant Commissioner Dan Morrow is now leading the Nova Scotia RCMP as its Commanding Officer joins Dan to talk abo...

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss his State of the Municipality address. Dan Paszkowski, the president and CEO of Wine Growers Canada, breaks down a new Deloitte report showing Canada’s wine industry supercluster, contributes $10.1 billion to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs each year. Andrew Hebda, a retired curator of zoology at the Nova Scotia Museum, explains why...

In Hour 1, Meteorologist Allister Aalders joins Dan to discuss if any heat records will be broken this week.  Mahone Bay Mayor Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, shares her disappointment with the Bank of Montreal's lack of communication following news that the bank would be leaving the community in June. Rene Quercia, senior vice president of the broker channel at HomeEquity Bank, discusses the upcoming Canad...

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University, gives an update on U.S.-Cuba tensions escalate. Adam Parsons, Director of Marine Operations and Harbour Master, shares a guide to safe boating through the Marine Safety Handbook. Author Lloyd Taylor, discusses his new book The Kindness of Strangers. In Hour 2, Dan takes you calls during the O...

In Hour 1, Blue Nose Marathon Executive Director Sherri Robbins joins Dan to preview this year’s marathon festivities and what participants can expect. Shelley McNeil, President of CUPE Local 5047, discusses Halifax’s plan to phase out funding for school librarians over the next five years. Plus, the weekly political chat with Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and Abacus Data. Mikela Sani-Routledge,...

In Hour 1,Todd Veinotte joins Dan to talk about the news of the week! In Hour 2, Dan takes you calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Brendan Roberts, executive director of Students Nova Scotia, discusses the rise in the student employment rate. Heather Woodin, Chief of Animal Operations at the Nova Scotia SPCA, shares details about a new app designed to support pet families in the days and months...

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss the two motions to council this week that seek to establish a feedback system on red tape in the municipality and reduce fees for restaurant patios. Helen Luedee, MSW, RSW, Executive Director of EHN Guardians Atlantic, shares the new Atlantic location exclusively for military, veterans, and first responders, living with PTSD, trauma, and addictio...

In Hour 1, MLA Becky Druhan joins Dan to discuss her decision to join the Liberal Party. Dr. Lisa Barrett, a clinician scientist with expertise in infectious disease and human immunology and an assistant professor at Dalhousie University, discusses the Hantavirus. Adam Baldwin returns to the studio to talk about the success of Litte Lorraine. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. I...

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 the Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Christopher Subich, Research Scientist in Numerical Methods at Environment and Climate Change Canada, discusses how Environment Canada is moving to an AI predictive weather mode...

In Hour 1, Melissa Marsman, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, discusses how the organization is calling for the province to do more to protect workers’ rights and improve labour conditions. Our weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies and Abacus Data. Janick Cormier, Vice-President Restaurants Canada Atlantic, discusses how Canada could see roughly 4,000 restaurants close in...

In Hour 1, Auditor General Kim Adair, to reflect on the midpoint of her mandate and the key issues facing the province. Fred McMahon, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute discusses a new study showing Atlantic Canada continues to lose younger working-age residents to other parts of the country, despite a recent population uptick. Ancel Langille, Senior Manager, Emergency Management, Canadian Red Cross,...

In Hour 1, Lars Osberg, Professor of Economics at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to explain how sovereign wealth funds work and what they mean for the economy. Philip Holmans, Owner of World Tea House , discusses his concerns about how ongoing construction outside his restaurant could impact his business. Anna Weinstein, Marketing & Communications Manager, Nova Scotia Nature Trust shares detains...

In Hour 1, Duncan Williams, President and CEO of Construction Association of Nova Scotia, speaks about CANS urging Halifax Regional Municipality Council to pause progress on construction policy until proper consultation takes place. Patrick De Haan, Petroleum Analyst and Media Commentator for Gas Buddy provides the latest update. Gayle Browne, Senior Director of Texting, Kids Help Phone, discusses...

In Hour 1,Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville - Beaver Bank  and Jean St. Amand, District 16- Bedford - Wentworth 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 discuss his plan for a clear, disciplined 2027/28 municipal budget. Philip Cross, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, shares insights from...

In Hour 1, Shawn Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada joins Dan to talk about the Spring Economic Update. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Scott Tingley, Natural Resource Management specializing in Wildfire and Forest Insect management, provides an outlook on the upcoming wildfire season and prevention efforts. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during...

In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to reflect on Prime Minister Carney’s first year in office. Armağan Özbilge, Assistant Professor, Management Science and Information Systems Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University, breaks down new findings from Dalhousie’s Canadian Food Sentiment Index, showing that while panic is easing one in three ho...

In Hour 1, Meteorologist Allister Aalders provides an update on the incoming rain system. David Giles, President of PoweredEV, discusses the development of a thermal monitoring solution aimed at reducing lithium-ion battery-related fires. Claudia Chender, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the NSNDP, outlines how the party is pressing the Houston government to take action on lowering power bil...

In Hour 1, Kim Cail, representative of CUPE provides an update on the CUPE long-term care workers’ strike. Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, shares new data showing millennial parents in Atlantic Canada are saving money effectively than previous believed. MP Braedon Clark joins Dan to discuss his first year in office. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Change My Mind Tuesday. In Hour 3,Dr. Rob Thacker...

In Hour 1, Kathryn Morse, District 10- Halifax - Bedford Basin West and Becky Kent, District 3- Dartmouth South - Woodside - Eastern Passage join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Jaimee Morozoff, Director of Conservation at the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, shares the story of a couple who donated land to help protect one of Nova Scot...