• The Todd Veinotte Show | March 7, 2025
    Mar 7 2025

    In Hour 1, Steven Proctor, Communications Manager of Halifax Harbour Bridges, discusses how the Macdonald Bridge will close for two weekends for toll plaza removal. William Breckenridge, community advocate, discusses the demolition of Vintage Row buildings underway in downtown Halifax. Janet Tobin, the communications manager at Efficiency Nova Scotia, is warning homeowners of 'Predatory' companies selling heat pumps by making false rebate promises. Sean Kirby, Executive Director of the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, discusses how Nova Scotia is seeking global investment to unlock critical mineral resources. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Politics chat with UPEI Political Science professor Don Desserud. Weekly Chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Weekend Weather with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports talk with Cecil Wright. Mortgage 101 tee-up with Clinton Wilkins.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | March 6, 2025
    Mar 6 2025

    In Hour 1, CFIB President Dan Kelly joins Todd to discuss the US tariffs. Jeff Karabanow, a professor at Dalhousie University and a co-director of Dalhousie's social work community clinic, shares how Nova Scotia is rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments while costs soar for new ones. Premier Tim Houston joins Todd to take your calls! In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Brian Giroux of Shelburne Elver group discusses new regulations that came into effect on March 1st that are designed to strengthen the elver fishery in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair says the provincial government is not properly keeping track of the billions of dollars it is sending to universities.

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | March 5, 2025
    Mar 5 2025

    In Hour 1, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics at Dalhousie University; Yarmouth Mayor and President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, Pam Mood; Mark Brewer, a political professor at the University of Maine; and Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, join Todd to talk about the US tariffs. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, We continue our US tariffs chat with Robert Huish, an associate professor at Dalhousie University; Ian Lee, Carleton University; and Moshe Lander, an economist from Montreal's Concordia University.

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | March 4, 2025
    Mar 4 2025

    In Hour 1, Peggy Cameron, from the non-profit Friends of Halifax Common, joins Todd to share how Friends of Halifax Common has written to HRM to cancel its Robie St widening plan and save $73m. Janet Hazelton, president of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union, discusses how Nova Scotia is launching its first internal travel nurse program to deploy teams to emergency departments across the province. Peter McInnis, president of Canadian Association of University Teachers, discusses how the University sector is concerned about Houston government's 'short-sighted' education bill tha would increase government control of universities. David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, gives an update on tariffs and the war in Ukraine. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | March 3, 2025
    Mar 3 2025

    In Hour 1, Councillors 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, Duane Bratt, a political scientist at Mount Royal University, shares how after nearly $3M in cocaine, meth seized from trucks entering Canada at Coutts border crossing undermines the arguments used by U.S. President Donald Trump to justify his tariff threats against Canada. Geoff Irvine, Executive Director, The Lobster Council of Canada, discusses the Clearwater Seafoods layoffs. Ken Bagnell, CEO of Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic talks local sports!

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | February 28, 2025
    Feb 28 2025

    In Hour 1, Patrick Sullivan, CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, joins Todd to discuss a bill allowing the Nova Scotia government to carve out a protected riding for the Acadian region of Chéticamp. Mayor Andy Fillmore discusses Halifax's Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment after an overwhelming 15-2 vote by city councillors. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, shares how the Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of tariffs on jobs. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Joss Reimer, CMA President, shares how the Canadian Medical Association wants nationwide licensing for doctors. February 28th is Rare Disease Day , and Canada’s leading rare disease awareness initiative, I Am Number 12, was launched. Ashley Hickey shares her story. Weekend Weather with Allister Aalders. Patricio Garcia, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, raises concerns about recent violent attacks at bus stops. Sports with Cecil Wright.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | February 27, 2025
    Feb 27 2025

    In Hour 1, NS NDP Leader Claudia Chender joins Todd to discuss how the NDP is demanding Premier Houston reverse course on measures that limit information for Nova Scotians. Iain Rankin, Liberal MLA, shares how a Liberal bill would require considering wood heat for Nova Scotia public buildings, creating new markets for forestry byproducts. Steven Proctor, Communications Manager at Halifax Harbour Bridges, discusses removing the tolls on the bridge. Fabienne Colas, President and Founder of the Black Film Festivals, is back to talk about the 9th annual Halifax Black Film Festival. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jeff Goodall is back for Ask the Vet.

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • The Todd Veinotte Show | February 26, 2025
    Feb 26 2025

    In Hour 1, Keanin Loomis, president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, shares how the tariff war threat is already driving up housing costs. Larry Hughes, a Dalhousie University engineering professor whose expertise includes energy systems and climate change, discusses Tariffs and Nova Scotia's energy future and where the natural gas will come from. Scott Taylor from Esprit de Corps Magazine shares how the military is now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage. Kristofer Woods, Maritime Director, Canadian Transplant Association, shares their event Lace Up For Life. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd opens the lines for the Mid-Week Meltdown.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins