• The Todd Veinotte Show | May 21, 2025
    May 21 2025

    In Hour 1, NDP leader Claudia Chender says the NDP is pushing for protections and enforcement as renters face uphill battles. Bill VanGorder, CARP Advocacy, is deeply concerned that responsibility for 20% of Canada's population has been assigned to a junior ministerial role. Jill Grant, a planning expert and professor emeritus in Dalhousie University School of Planning, discusses how the municipality is seeing an increase in new high-rise developments, raising the question: "Who will be able to afford to live in them?" Stephanie Carver, a parent and board president with Inclusion Nova Scotia, shares concern among disability advocates on the new Nova Scotia student code of conduct. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls! In Hour 3, It's the Mid-Week Meltdown, Todd takes your calls!

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 20, 2025
    May 20 2025

    In Hour 1, Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, joins Todd to give a tariff update and how it will affect the region. Iain Rankin, Liberal MLA, Timberlea-Prospect, discusses how the Nova Scotia government says it will wade into the regulatory review of Halifax Water's proposed rate hikes with concerns about affordability. Sean Kirby, Executive Director of the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, explains how mining can help maintain independece against Trump threats and how it is key to creating jobs and opportunities. Politics with UPEI political science professor Don Desserud. In Hour 2, Todd takes your call for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files!

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 16, 2025
    May 16 2025

    In Hour 1, Robert Huish, a professor at Dalhousie University’s department of international development studies, joins Todd to give a tariff update and a new government without a new budget. Brenden Sommerhalder, president of MQO Research, discusses how electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. US politics chat with Mark Brewer, University of Maine. In Hour 2, Dr. Todd takes your call for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Hannah Main, program analyst at Dalhousie Legal Aid Service, shares how Dalhousie Legal Aid Service launched a province-wide tenant survey as part of the Housing Research Program. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director at Canadian Taxpayers Federation, says taxpayers deserve a federal budget. Weekend Weather Round Up with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 15, 2025
    May 15 2025

    In Hour 1, Jim Cormier, Atlantic director of the Retail Council of Canada, explains why the U.S.-China tariff pause could signal good news for Canadians. NSCC President Don Bureaux discusses the fallout of Bill 12- An Act Respecting Advanced Education and Research, and what it means for colleges and universities across the province. Steven Staples, National Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Canadian Health Coalition, says the new federal health minister will have work cut out for them. Krysta Hanakowski, Community Development Manager at Canadian Blood Services, shares how the Canadian Blood Services set its most ambitious recruitment goal ever: one million new donors. In Hour 2, Dr. Todd takes your call for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, shares how the federal government should reform capital gains taxes to spur economic growth. Wayne MacKay, law professor emeritus at Dalhousie University, gives an update on the trial of the former members of Canada's 2018 World Juniors hockey team. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, shares how Loblaw is warning customers of a tariff-hit product surge. Author Janice Landry joins Todd to share her new book, Every Little Thing: How Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Impact.

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 14, 2025
    May 14 2025

    In Hour 1, Peggy Cameron, from the non-profit Friends of Halifax Common, joins Todd to discuss the $200 million Robie St widening project. Nathan Kalman-Lamb, Sociology Professor at the University of New Brunswick, shares how several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S. Interim Liberal leader Derek Mombourquette, discussing how the Liberals are urging the Nova Scotia government to keep the Work Activity program. Lori Turnbull, Political Science professor at Dalhousie University, discusses Mark Carney's new cabinet picks. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd takes your call for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 13, 2025
    May 13 2025

    In Hour 1, Karen McKendry, senior wilderness outreach coordinator with Ecology Action Centre, joins Todd to discuss the Nova Scotia government has announced changes to the environmental assessment process for proposed clean-energy projects that will bolster the fight against climate change, foster economic growth, and encourage sustainable development. Bill Van Gorder, spokesperson, Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), shares how Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill recently proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law. Dr. Gregory Knapp, a surgical oncologist at the IWK and Victoria General Hospital, built an IWK breast cancer research team to investigating why Nova Scotia has the lowest survival rate in the country for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Gehad Gobran, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, discusses how the rollout of electronic medical records system is delayed until December. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phones for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 12, 2025
    May 12 2025

    In Hour 1, David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood, join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phones for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University, discusses how the U.S. and China reached a deal to slash tariffs for 90 days. NSGEU President Sandra Mullen discusses the helicopter pilot shortage amid wildfire season. Dr. Penny Richards, the Nova Scotia representative of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, shares how the Nova Scotia government has asked Dalhousie University to consider starting a doctor of veterinary medicine program at the school's agricultural campus in Truro, N.S. Jason Wang, a senior electricity analyst with the clean energy think tank the Pembina Institute, discusses how Alberta is seeking a court ruling on the constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan.

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | May 9, 2025
    May 9 2025

    In Hour 1, Stanley King, manager of Atlantic Elver Fishery, calls for enforcement against illegal harvesting on Nova Scotia rivers. NSTU President Peter Day shares how new and accelerated education programs could boost the teacher supply in the province by increasing the number of new graduates. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at EST, discusses the Nova Scotia Power cyberattack resulting in a customer information leak. In Hour 2, Todd opens the phones for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, shares how competing shipyards teamed up to offer Canada a contract worth up to $ 24 billion. Heather Clark, Chair of the Halifax-Mainland Chapter of ACORN, discusses how a fixed-term lease loophole erodes Nova Scotia tenants' rights. Weekend Weather Round Up with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.

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    2 hrs and 9 mins