The Todd Veinotte Show

In Hour 1, Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra, shares how 'boondocking' RVs, campers are making it difficult for emergency vehicles to get through narrow streets. Weather specialist Allister Aalders discusses the heat, drought and if relief is on the way. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University, discusses how major institutional investors...

In Hour 1, Josh Dehaas, Counsel with Canadian Constitution Foundation, gives an update on an organization is calling on the provincial government to reconsider its ban on activities in the woods. Lori Turnbull, Political Science professor at Dalhousie University, discusses a new poll that says support for Liberals, and Prime Minster Mark Carney unchanged despite no trade deal with U.S. Elizabeth S...

In Hour 1, Nancy Hartling, District 13- Prospect Road - St. Margarets and Laura White, District 7- Halifax South Downtown joins Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat! In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, NSGEU President Sandra Mullen shares how Nova Scotia Health is boosting security measures with AI metal detectors. Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection for the N...

In Hour 1, Minister of Emergency Management Kim Masland joins Todd to discussed the fire and woods ban as well as the damning audit leading the province to end ties with Nova Scotia Firefighters School. Patrick Brannon, Senior Researcher and Director of Major Projects for the Atlantic Economic Council shares the new Health Care Reports and how does Atlantic Canada compare to the rest of Canada? We...

In Hour 1, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Jeff Karabanow, a professor at Dalhousie University and a co-director of Dalhousie’s social work community clinic, shares how homelessness is on the rise. Neal Livingston, a woodlot owner in Inverness County and co- chairman of the Margaree Environmental Association, discusses h...

In Hour 1, NDP Leader Claudia Chender, joins Todd to discuss Nova Scotia’s restrictions on activities in the woods with several closures across the province, tariffs and how firefighters deserve safe training options. Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, discusses alleged terrorist among the ranks. Ashley Legere, executive director of Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association, sha...

In Hour 1, Nancy Robinson, Chair of the The Digby & Area Housing Coalition Society, joins Todd to discuss how the Digby affordable housing project on hold as federal funding dries up. Tarek Hadhad, CEO of Peace by Chocolate, shares how US tariffs are giving Canadian chocolatiers more opportunities for Canadian chocolatiers. Stacey Gomez, Executive Director of Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova...

In Hour 1, Jules Chiasson, Director General of the Fédération Acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse in Halifax joins todd to mark the start of the second annual Acadian Heritage Month, this year’s theme: “Honouring Acadian Heritage, Shaping the Future.” Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of Canadian Taxpayer Federation, discusses how hundreds of CBC managers, directors and producers paid six figures. W...

In Hour 1, Barb Harris, who has organized public information meetings on uranium development, joins Todd to address concerns raised by the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia that “individuals who are not registered Geoscientists in Nova Scotia are presenting opinion and information to the public that may be misinforming or misleading to citizens, communities and public instit...

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, Associate Professor of international development studies at Dalhousie University, joins Todd to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney assembling cabinet today to talk U.S. trade and the Middle East. Paul D’Eon, Director of the  Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, shares how this summer, free life jackets are being offered at Dominion Beach – and three others in Nova Scotia as part...

In Hour 1, Raymond Plourde, the wilderness coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre, shared insights regarding Nova Scotia's environment minister's announcement that Northern Pulp has not been given a specific deadline to present a cleanup plan for its closed mill site located near Pictou, N.S. Laura Ferguson, Biologist and Assistant Professor at Acadia University, shares how the public can help w...

In Hour 1, Becky Kent- District 3- Dartmouth South - Woodside - Eastern Passage and Tony Mancini, District 6- Dartmouth East – Burnside joins Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, US politics with Mark Brewer, Political Science professor at the University of Maine. Mike Moffatt, founding director of the Missing Middle Initiative at...

In Hour 1, Colin Stephenson, executive director of DEFSEC Atlantic,  weighs in on Halifax’s opportunity to benefit from Canada’s defence boom, and the growing calls for a cohesive national industrial strategy to support it. Wayne MacKay, Law professor emeritus, Dalhousie University, discusses the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. In Hou...

In Hour 1, Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of Halifax Chamber of Commerce, shares a new release of its recent survey on the potential introduction of strong mayor Powers in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), conducted between July 17 and July 22. Niki Jabbour, award-winning author of 4 gardening books, discusses how gardeners are enduring Japanese beetle infestation. Ash Avery, executive...

In Hour 1, Dr. Margot Burnell, President of the Canadian Medical Association, shares how health-care advocacy groups are trying to streamline their own messages to ensure the country’s fragile health system remains on the agenda as Canadians premiers gather in Ontario. Krystle Wittevrongel, Director of Research at the MEI, discusses how federal impact assessments should be fair, transparent, and s...

In Hour 1, Paul Palango joins Todd to discuss documents that show workplace assessment of RCMP watchdog found ‘clear call for change.’ Political chat with Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University. Steven Staples, National Director of Policy and Advocacy with the Canadian Health Coalition, discusses how most provinces are refusing hundreds of millions in federal pharmacare...

In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Jean St. Amand, District 16-Bedford – Wentworth join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3,  Magali Grégoire, Executive Director & Founder Back to the Sea Centre, shares how a pair of rare, multicoloured lobsters are the new summer stars o...

In Hour 1, Todd Burgess, executive director of Forest Nova Scotia discusses how the Nova Scotia government says it is making wood construction and heating a priority in public buildings going forward. Vishal Bhardwaj, President of the new Nova Multifest Society, shares what's happening at this year's Nova Multifest. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. New Glasgow Regional P...

In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, the Executive Director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, talks about the need for the Houston government to address the regulatory conflict regarding the Halifax Water situation. Julia Kent, Director of Advocacy & Community Relations at CAA Atlantic, Shares a study that suggests road safety laws are lagging behind the adoption of personal e-bikes and e-scooters. Mo...

In Hour 1, Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette joins Todd to share how the Liberal party is urging the Nova Scotia government not to put all its energy development eggs in one basket. Duncan Robertson, Senior Policy Analyst for Nova Scotia at CFIB, discusses how Atlantic Canada's small businesses call for compensation for construction disruptions during the 2025 construction season. Steven...

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, Department of International Development Studies, provides a tariff update. Carol Macomber, Chair of the Protection of Persons in Care Review Committee, Chair with The ACE Team, shares a letter to the Premier regarding abused nursing home residents. The Halifax Mooseheads have a new head coach! Brad MacKenzie joins Todd to talk a...

In Hour 1, Virginia Hinch, District 8- Halifax Peninsula North and Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender joins Todd to discuss how supporting local is crucial as a tariff threat looms. Bryan MacLennan, Chief Operations Officer for Skylar Security...

In Hour 1, Chris Di Liberatore, Regional Executive Vice-President for PSAC Atlantic, shares PSAC's reaction to deep public service spending cuts planned by the Carney government. John Gilchrist, director of communications for Therapsil, discusses how the court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Hope Swinimer, who...

Hour 1 Todd starts the program with a look at the offshore gas industry in Nova Scotia.  He then chats with the President of MADD Canada about the dismissal of a drunk driving charge that was levelled against a star junior hockey player.  Today then explores return to work programs with the chair of Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada and a look at the possibility of repealing EV man...

In Hour 1, Dr. Shelly McNeil, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, shares how Doctors Nova Scotia joins voices opposed to expanding booze sales in Nova Scotia. Janice MacMillan, who started the South Shore Chronic Pain Support Community, shares how peer support helps people with chronic pain. Christine Saulnier, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia, discusses a new repo...