The Todd Veinotte Show

In Hour 1, Dr. Howard Chertkow, a leading Canadian cognitive neurologist, Chair in Cognitive Neurology and Innovation at Baycrest, discusses how winter social isolation could affect your brain health. Tina Powell, a local Licensed Insolvency Trustee with MNP LTD, share the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index: Atlantic Canadians Brace for Challenging 2026. Larry Zelvin, Head of Security Advisory at BMO,...

In Hour 1, Nick Russell, Chief Executive Officer for Rooted, joins Lisa to share how non-profits hustling to save affordable housing in Nova Scotia. Lori Marino is a neuroscientist and expert in animal behaviour and intelligence, formerly on the faculty of Emory University, and current President of the Sanctuary explains how the whale sanctuary project in Nova Scotia needs $15 million to open by e...

In Hour 1, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, breaks down a new survey that shows Premier Tim Houston’s PCs leading Nova Scotia voters by 19 points province-wide, with strong approval and issue ratings, but trailing the NDP in Halifax, 40% to 31%. Bob Ottenbrite, owner of Lietash Canine Academy, stresses training and supervision after a boy was fatally attacked by dogs. Raymond Plour...

In Hour 1, Jean St-Amand, District 16- Bedford – Wentworth and Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville - Beaver Bank, join Lisa for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Lisa takes your call during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Charlie Angus joins Lisa to talk about his new venture Meidas Touch Canada. Viktor Cicman, an economist at The Conference Board of Canada, shares shared its outlook for Hal...

In Hour 1, Steve Proctor, Communications Manager of Halifax Harbour Bridges, gives an update on the bridge closure scheduled for this weekend. In Hour 2, Dan takes your call during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Clinton Wilkins joins Dan for a preview of Mortgage 101. Janick Cormier, Vice-President, Restaurants Canada Atlantic, discusses how Canada could lose four thousand restaurants in 2026. Meteorol...

In Hour 1, Iain Rankin, interim leader of the NS Liberal Party, joins Dan to discuss the Liberals’ opposition to Nova Scotia Power’s proposed rate increase. Historian William Breakenridge, Chair of The Friends of the Halifax Memorial Library, previews a free presentation exploring the library’s past and future. Plus, meteorologist Allister Aalders checks in with a look at the rain expected this we...

In Hour 1, Dr. Caroline Apovian, Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Mass General Brigham, joins Dan to dispel the common GLP-1 misconceptions. As Alzheimer’s Awareness Month begins, John Britton, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, discusses dementia stigma. Garreth MacDonald gives an update on the latest roster changes with the Halifax Mooseheads. In Hour 2, Dr. Jo...

In Hour 1, Brendan Meagher, Halifax Professional Fire Fighters association union president, discusses concerns about emergency response times. Mark Brewer, Political Science professor at the University of Maine, weighs in on US politics. Dr. Leah Cahill, principal investigator of the Nourish research team at Nova Scotia Health and Dalhousie University, explains Canada’s newly required nutrition wa...

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5 -Dartmouth Centre and Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your call during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Ken Bagnell, CEO Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic joins Ellie Black to discuss her appointement to the Order of Canada and what's ahead in 2026. Dr. Markus Dunca...

In Hour 1, Briana MacLellan, Public Education Curriculum Specialist | Fire Prevention with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, joins Dan to share some holiday fire safety tips. Kevin Russell, Director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Executive, discusses Halifax Water’s proposed new, reduced rate increase. Meteorologist Allister Aalders joins Dan for a Christmas Weather Wrap Up! In Hour 2,...

In Hour 1, Ed McHugh, a Halifax-area business professor, shares how national trends are pointing to Canadians spending less this holiday season. Tony Manicini, District 6- Dartmouth East – Burnside, discusses how Shubie Off-Leash Dog Park is at risk of permanent closure. Maria Allaham, Public Policy Manager, shares how Lyft has officially launched in Halifax. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during...

In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale,  joins Dan for the final Councillors on the Hot Seat of the year! In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Minister Leah Martin, responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, introduces a new awareness campaign desig...

In Hour 1, Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data, returns for our weekly discussion of the key issues of the week. Mayor Andy Fillmore joins us for an end of the year recap. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Sarah Rumley, Executive Director, Atlantic Canada Cruise Association and Lori MacLean, Director, Communications and Marketing, Port Halifax, shares insights...

In Hour 1, Dr. Lisa Barrett, infectious disease specialist, explains why Nova Scotia’s flu season is expected to peak earlier this year. Garreth MacDonald gives an update on the Halifax Mooseheads. Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps magazine, argues that Canada must reduce its dependency on U.S. weapons systems.  In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jeff Goodall is back...

In Hour 1,Kevin Russell, Executive Director Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, joins Dan to discuss the Halifax Water rate shock. Dr. Nur Zincir-Heywood, cybersecurity expert at Dalhousie University Distinguished Research Professor, and Associate Dean Research Computer Science, Dalhousie University, shares how more resources are needed to combat cybercrime in Nova Scotia. Steve Murphy joins us...

In Hour 1,Toronto Sceptres Head Coach Troy Ryan, joins Dan to discuss the PWHL Takeover Tour. Stacey Gomez Executive Director, Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia, shares findings from a new report raising human rights concerns for women migrant workers in Nova Scotia. Sgt. Jeffrey MacFarlane, manager of the provincial human trafficking unit of the Nova Scotia RCMP, discusses new Statisti...

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5-Dartmouth Centre and Trish Purdy, District 4- Cole Harbour - Preston - Westphal - Cherry Brook join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Meteorologist Allister Aalders gives us a recap on the weekend storm. NS NDP leader Claudia Chender joins Dan for an end of year in review.

In Hour 1, Interim leader Iain Rankin and the Nova Scotia Liberals are calling on the government to develop a comprehensive economic strategy for the province. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works, discusses how the province is exploring solutions for the Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Op...

In Hour 1, Cathy Burton joins Dan to discuss her new role as Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. John MacGillis, spokesperson for MacGillivray Law, the class action suit filed against Nova Scotia Power over data breach and alleged overbilling. Auditor General Andrew Atherton releases a follow up report covering 2023 Audit of HRM IT: Management of Cybersecurity Audit.  I...

In Hour 1, Kenya Thompson, co-author and research associate with Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Nova Scotia Nova Scotia, discusses a new report warning that the Nova Scotia’s childcare system at a crossroads. Dr. Abraham Rudnick, co-lead and clinical director of the Nova Scotia Operational Stress Injury Clinic, reflects on the clinic’s 10-year anniversary. Nadeem Esmail, Director, Health...

In Hour 1,Chief Strooband, deputy chief inspector for the Nova Scotia SPCA, discusses how rising costs of living and animal care are leading to more abandoned pets in Cape Breton. Nina Newington, President, Save Our Old Forests Association, highlights how Camp NOW is protesting the failure to protect wilderness areas. Hope Swinimer, founder of Hope for Wildlife, explains how Nova Scotia's first bl...

In Hour 1,Kathryn Morse, District 10- Halifax - Bedford Basin West and Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville - Beaver Bank joins Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2,Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday! In Hour 3, Jeff Myrick, Senior Manager, Communications and Corporate Strategy Halifax Water, gives an update on the boil water advisory. Ash Avery, Executive Director at Feed No...

In Hour 1, Former professional racecar driver, Carl Nadeau gives winter driving tips we can use! Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Sgt. Brian Palmeter, in charge of the HRP Traffic Unit with the Halifax Regional Police, discusses Operation Christmas, a campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Friday Free For All! In Hour 3, D...

In Hour 1, Brittany Smith, Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, shares the Canada’s Food Price Report 2026. Larry Hughes examines hybrid warfare, and why data is critical infrastructure, after the Nova Scotia Power cyber-attack. Garreth MacDonald joins Dan to talk Mooseheads. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Vince Cald...

In Hour 1, Brittany Smith, Senior Communications & Public Affairs Advisor for Halifax Water, explains why some tap water tastes musty. Megan Soroka, Program Manager for the Windsor Street Exchange project, shares the upcoming lane realignment on Highway 111 in support of the Windsor Street Exchange project. NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson discusses the NDP leadership race. In Hour 2, Dr...