The Todd Veinotte Show

In Hour 1,DFA President David Westwood joins Dan to give an update on the Dalhousie University new labour agreement. NSGEU President Sandra Mullen, discusses the new collective agreement. With more Canadian companies enforcing stricter return-to-office mandates, Sarah Bramley, Senior Vice President of Workplace Advisory at Colliers Canada, answers the questions, are workplaces supporting productiv...

In Hour 1, Dr. Osama Elkhateeb, Interventional Cardiologist at Nova Scotia Health Professor Of Medicine at Dalhousie University shares an event that urges older adults to listen to their heart. Auditor General Kim Adair shares a new report that says the Nova Scotia government's plan to add or replace thousands of nursing beds reveals concerning weaknesses. Brett Matthew is back on the show to shar...

In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor, Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss what to expect this fall as MPs return to the House of Commons. Beatrice Amyotte , a research scientist a the Kentville Research and Development Centre, shares how researchers are aiming to find varieties that can withstand climate change. Stacey Gomez, Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia, ex...

In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park – Wedgewood join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Stephen Bussey, District Chief at Halifax Regional Municipality gives Dan an update on the structure fire on Hanwell D...

In Hour 1, Bill VanGorder, CARP Advocacy joins Dan to discuss RSV Vaccine for seniors 75 and over. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Duncan Robertson, Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation Independent Business, shares a new report that found half of small businesses in Atlantic Canada don’t believe their municipality is small business friendly. In Hour 2,Dan...

In Hour 1, David Westwood, president of the Dalhousie Faculty Association, gives Dan an update on the negotiation talks. Dalhousie Student Union President Maren Mealey shares how Dalhousie Student Union is demanding tuition refunds amid the three-week lockout. Heather Mulligan, Senior Manager of Advocacy at Canadian Cancer Society, discusses protecting the next the generation from nicotine addicti...

In Hour 1, Jeff Myrick, Senior Manager, Communications and Corporate Strategy, joins Dan to give an update on the possible mandatory water conservation measures. Shaleen Jones, Executive Director of the Eating Disorder Nova Scotia, shares how EDNS will be kicking off renovations for their first-ever physical space. Nancy Saunders a member of Nova Scotia Moms for Compassionate, Collaborative Mental...

In Hour 1, Mandy Gayle, a guide with Freeport Whale & Seabird Tours, shares how her tour cruise spotted a great white shark this week. Sarah Mavrak, a health promotion specialist with the IWK's Child Safety Link, discusses a program that helps families with keep young children out of ERs. Dianna MacDonald, Director of Events and Partnerships, QEII Foundation, shares the QEII/ BMO Ride for Cancer e...

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre and Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield - Sambro Loop join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Deputy Mayor Tony Mancini discusses how Halifax is looking to protect hemlocks in city parks from invasive insect. Ken Bagnell, CEO, Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic and Olympic sailor...

In Hour 1, Devin Drover, Atlantic Director and General Counsel, Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins Dan to discuss the Nova Scotia Power rate hike. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Cpl. Carlie McCann, RCMP Public Information Officer is reminding Nova Scotians to be cautious on the road and online as students return to school. In Hour 2,Dan takes your calls during the Ope...

In Hour 1, Halifax Regional Police Public Information Officer Cst. Martin Cromwell, shares how HRP wants to ensure everyone settles in safely and understands the local laws as students are heading back to university and college this week. Sarah Austin Founder and CEO, Children First Canada, shares a new report that reveals Nova Scotia has Canada's highest child poverty rate. NDP Leader Claudia Che...

In Hour 1, Weather specialist Allister Aalders joins Dan to give a mid-week weather update. Kevin Russell, Executive Director Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, discusses the Nova Scotia Power increase as well as the Stop the Water Rate Hike petition. President of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union Peter Day joins us as we welcome students back to school. Elizabeth May reflects on Green Party leade...

In Hour 1, Brendan Maguire, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, joins Dan to share how Nova Scotia is expanding the before and after school child-care programs for the new school year. Grant Cavicchi, owner of Cavicchi's Meats shares how his business has been affected due to the Nova Scotia trail closures. Joe Triff, president of Atlantic Provinces Professional Firefighters, dis...

In Hour 1, Michael Zwaagstra, author and senior fellow of the Fraser Institute, shares a study answering the question, how much does your province spend on public schools? Mohamed Basma, VP of Small Business Services at ADP Canada, discusses how 44% of small businesses say a shortage of skilled labor is directly limiting their ability to increase sales or production. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, S...

In Hour 1, AJ Tibando, CEO of Shift Canada, joins Dan to share Shift’s first impact report detailing student and teacher response to their “ Shift Failure ” program that teaches students how to fail. Larry Hughes, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Dalhousie University, discusses how hurricanes are a potential threat to wind turbines in Nova Scotia’s Scotian Shel...

In Hour 1, President of the Dalhousie Student Union Maren Mealey joins Dan to discuss how students and parent are feeling frustrated amid the Dalhousie University contract dispute. Award-winning Actor Wayne Burns makes his directorial debut at the Atlantic International Film Festival with a short about eel fishing in the province. Joe Bills, Associate Editor of Old Farmer's Almanac. In Hour 2, Dr....

In Hour 1, Christine Saulnier, Director at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia, joins Dan to share a new 2025 living wage report. Lori Turnbull, Political Science professor at Dalhousie University discusses the new poll that found Conservative support slightly ahead of Liberals for first time in months. Scott Taylor from Esprit de Corps Magazine answers the questions if it’s ti...

In Hour 1, Virginia Hinch, District 8- Halifax Peninsula North 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 Open Hour. In Hour 3, Hossein Bonakdari, University of Ottawa joins Dan to discuss how Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought. Alicia King, President of the Nova Scotia...

In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5 - Dartmouth Centre, joins Todd as he explains how council is confused over rejection of updated regional plan. Duncan Robertson, Senior Policy Analyst, Nova Scotia, discusses how nearly 20% of Canadian small businesses may close from tariffs. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Dr. Mary Sweatman, Canadian Centre Policy Alternatives, discuss...

In Hour 1, Derek Martin, President of the HFX Wanderers FC, joins Todd to discuss how Halifax council orders feasibility study for $116M stadium grounds project. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director with Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, shares how food prices rose 3.3% in July outpacing overall inflation by 1.6 percentage points. MLA for Sackville-Cobequid Paul Wozney says more opti...

In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre secured a seat in the House of Commons. Shirley Quach, Lung Health Foundation Director of Person-Centered Care & Programs, and a Registered Respiratory Therapist shares how doctors are seeing more non-smokers, especially women, with later-stage lung cancer. E...

In Hour 1, Air Passenger Rights president Gábor Lukács, joins Todd to answers your questions about your rights as passengers in the wake of the Air Canada work stoppage. Matthew Reid, manager of Souls Harbour Rescue Mission’s mobile outreach program, discusses why homeless people in Nova Scotia's woods are choosing to stay despite ban and wildfire risk. Chat with Steve Murphy. In Hour 2, Todd take...

In Hour 1, Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville - Beaver Bank and Shawn Cleary, District 9- Halifax West Armdale join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University, discusses the labour dispute between Air Canada and flight attendants. Duncan Williams, President & CEO, Co...

In Hour 1, Amanda Dean, IBC’s Vice-President of Ontario and Atlantic, discusses the wildfires in Atlantic Canada and the important insurance information for residents. Lisa Haller, Director of Programming and interim Executive Director of the Atlantic International Film Festival, joins Todd to announce the full 2025 program of the 45th AIFF. US politics with Mark Brewer, University of Maine. NDP l...

In Hour 1, Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park – Wedgewood, discusses how Halifax is pushing the province for a lobbyist registry. Dr. Hugh Chisholm, retired vet, founder of #fireworkshurt shares how the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association issues position statement on fireworks. Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, discusses the rise in reported incidents of hat...