The Todd Veinotte Show

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

In Hour 1, Tammy Martin, CUPE Long-term Care Coordinator, joins Dan to discuss why thousands of long-term care workers in Nova Scotia are now in a strike position. Kevin Russell, Executive Director, Rental Housing Providers of Nova Scotia, explains the growing momentum behind the Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign. Dr. Caleb Porter, President of the Nova Scotia Dental Association, outlines the or...

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

In Hour 1, Cpl. Bobby Bambury of the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Traffic Unit, joins Dan to discuss innovative road safety operations in Lower Sackville and Cole Harbour aimed at reducing high-risk driving behaviours. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University, provides an update on the ongoing blackouts in Cuba. Plus, a conversation with In...

In Hour 1, Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield - Sambro Loop and Nancy Hartling, District 13- Prospect Road - St. Margarets, join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Meteorologist Allister Aalders joins Dan with the latest weather update. Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute, discusses a new study show...

In Hour 1, HRM Councilor Sam Austin joins Dan after no trespassing signs appeared on a recreation trail in Dartmouth Cove.  Jon Roe, Senior Research Associate with Angus Reid Institute, breaks down the latest poll that Premier Tim Houston dropped double digits after a budget reversal. We also turn to US politics with Mark Brewer, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Universit...

In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore, raised concerns that dissolving the Halifax bridge board could reduce awareness at the municipal about the state of this critical infrastructure. Leader of the Official Opposition Claudia Chender emphasized that the public bills committee should hear from anyone who wants to present, noting that the gove...

In Hour 1, Larry Hughes Research Fellow at the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy at Dalhousie University, discusses the challenges surrounding energy security in Atlantic Canada. Kristin Welbourn explains how school librarians in Halifax are facing budget uncertainty and fear their jobs may be at risk. Janessa Williams, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Directors Association and executive...

In Hour 1, Jillian Ramsay, sustainable cities coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre, share her concerns over the Highway 101 connector project. Larry Zelvin, Head of Security Advisory at BMO, shares Operation Atlantic, a real-time crypto investment and approval‑phishing scams. Dr. Hannah Harrison, Assistant Professor in the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University, announces the Inaugural...

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre and Jean St. Amand, District 16- Bedford - Wentworth join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Allister Aalders joins Dan to discuss the weather this week. Bob MacEachern, Chair - Celtic Colours International Festival Board of Directors, shares how the Celtic Colours’ 30th annivers...

In Hour 1, Ziggy Kirch, the President of the Student Union of NSCAD, joins Dan to discuss how students across Nova Scotia are set to strike next week. Meteorologist Allister Aalders is back for the Weekend Weather Wrap Up. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Kevin Russell, Executive Director, Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia joins Dan to discuss how Nova Scotia is now t...

In Hour 1, Simon Bennett gives an update on the World Baseball Classic. David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore, discusses how the Halifax Forum redevelopment plan is moving forward. Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, says the Houston government cuts harm families and thousands of jobs still on the line. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during t...

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss Halifax Forum redevelopment plan. Iain Rankin, Interim Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party reacts to Premier Tim Houston decision to reverse $53.6M in funding cuts to programs supporting people with disabilities, seniors, and African Nova Scotian/Indigenous students. Peter Day, President of the NSTU, says changes and additional funds are need...

In Hour 1, Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to explain why spikes in energy prices are often followed by rising grocery costs. Nadeem Esmail, Director, Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute, discusses a new report examining how long Canadian patients wait for medically necessary care? Families are speaking out against the rec...

In Hour 1, Becky Kent, District 3- Dartmouth South - Woodside - Eastern Passage and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale, join Dan on Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Lori Turnbull, Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss politics. The Price is Right Tonight  premieres on Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv or stre...

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss the Iran War. Dylan Ward, Director of Real Estate Development with Rooted, discusses how programs targeting affordable housing owned by non-profit groups is up 80 per cent. De Haan, Petroleum Analyst and media commentator, talks about gas prices and where they are headed.  ...

In Hour 1, Don Bureaux, CEO of Halifax Chamber of Commerce joins Dan to discuss stepping into his new role and his priorities for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Steve Murphy also joins the conversation to break down the latest headlines and what’s making news. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Paul MacKinnon, Downtown Halifax Business Commission, discusses the po...

In Hour 1, Lauren McKenzie, President CUPE 391, Dalhousie University, joins Dan with an update on ongoing talks with NSCAD. Christine Saulnier, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Nova Scotia, examines who really benefits from Nova Scotia’s tax cuts. John Britton, the CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia explains how a dementia support program will shut down as a result of the provincia...

In Hour 1, Attorney General and Justice Minister Scott Armstrong, joins Dan to discuss proposed amendments to the Cannabis Control Act. Ryan Somers, recounts the moment how Premier Tim Houston was booed at an African Heritage Month gala amid controversy over provincial budget cuts. Jonathan Goldson, Placemaking Manager for Downtown Halifax Business Commission and Mike Burt, Artist and Founder of H...

In Hour 1, Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood and David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan to take your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Minister of Finance John Lohr joins Dan to discuss the 2026-27 Provincial budget. Kenney Fitzpatrick, Executive Direc...

In Hour 1, Devin Casario, Executive Director of the Association of Nova Scotia Museums, joins Dan to discuss the museum closures and funding cuts to the museum sector. Mathew Reichertz, president of the Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers shares how the 2026-27 budget misses an opportunity to strengthen the long-term resiliency of Nova Scotia’s university system. Weekly chat with Tim Po...

In Hour 1, Jim Lorimer, CEO of Formac and Terrilee Bulger, manager of Nimbus, join Dan to share their concerns that the budget attacks local Nova Scotian publishing industry. Patrick Brannon, Senior Researcher and Director of Major Projects for the Atlantic Economic Council, discusses how most Atlantic provinces recorded first population decline in years at the end of 2025. Wayne MacKay, a profess...

In Hour 1,Gregory N. Puncher join Dan to share his concern over the sudden closure of Fisherman’s Life Museum. Emma Lang, Executive Director, Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, discusses how the provincial budget guts Nova Scotia museum system, putting heritage buildings at risk. Cam Kowalski , Director of Operations, Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, shares the study that overl...

In Hour 1,Claudia Chender, Leader of the NSNDP, Gage Haubrich, the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Iain Rankin, interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and Sandra Mullen, NSGEU, join Dan to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. In Hour 2, Dan is taking your calls during 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 Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan is taking your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Meteorologist Allister Aalders gives an update on the upcoming storm heading our way. Hannah Main, Community Legal Worker (Eviction Prevention) at Dalhousie Legal Aid Service,...