Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

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Nova Scotia Today is a dynamic and engaging talk radio program that covers a wide range of topics including politics, current events, and community issues. Hosted by Dan Ahlstrand, the show invites listeners to join the conversation through call-ins and social media.

  1. 2D AGO

    Nova Scotia Today | May 8, 2026

    In Hour 1, Melissa Marsman, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, discusses how the organization is calling for the province to do more to protect workers’ rights and improve labour conditions. Our weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies and Abacus Data. Janick Cormier, Vice-President Restaurants Canada Atlantic, discusses how Canada could see roughly 4,000 restaurants close in 2026.In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Meteorologist Allister Aalders is back for the Weekly Weather Wrap-up. Catherine Stevens Communications Director, The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia, shares tips on how to keep your pets safe during emergencies. Clinton Wilkins tees up Mortgage 101. Sports with Cecil Wright.

    2h 3m

  2. 2D AGO

    Nova Scotia Today | May 7, 2026

    In Hour 1, Auditor General Kim Adair, to reflect on the midpoint of her mandate and the key issues facing the province. Fred McMahon, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute discusses a new study showing Atlantic Canada continues to lose younger working-age residents to other parts of the country, despite a recent population uptick. Ancel Langille, Senior Manager, Emergency Management, Canadian Red Cross, explains how Nova Scotians can better prepare themselves and their households for emergencies. Peter Day, President of NSTU, discusses concerns raised by the N.S. teachers’ union over a recent letter from the education minister. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Genaya Cameron, Sr Director of Event Operations Events East Group, discusses the Halifax Convention Centre’s new food sustainability program. Kevin Russell, Executive Director, Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, examines the continued rapid rise in rents for Nova Scotia’s oldest and most affordable rental units. Palliative care physician Dr. Anne Frances D’Intino, highlights the importance of National Palliative Care Week. Jonathan Fowler, Anthropology Professor at Saint Mary’s University shares how a group of Saint Mary's University archaeology students, working in partnership with the Old Burying Ground Foundation, confirmed the location of several historic burials on Friday.

    2h 2m

  3. 3D AGO

    Nova Scotia Today | May 6, 2026

    In Hour 1, Lars Osberg, Professor of Economics at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to explain how sovereign wealth funds work and what they mean for the economy. Philip Holmans, Owner of World Tea House, discusses his concerns about how ongoing construction outside his restaurant could impact his business. Anna Weinstein, Marketing & Communications Manager, Nova Scotia Nature Trust shares detains about a newly launched platform that lets users experience nature in an immersive way. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown!

    2h 2m

  4. 4D AGO

    Nova Scotia Today | May 5, 2026

    In Hour 1, Duncan Williams, President and CEO of Construction Association of Nova Scotia, speaks about CANS urging Halifax Regional Municipality Council to pause progress on construction policy until proper consultation takes place. Patrick De Haan, Petroleum Analyst and Media Commentator for Gas Buddy provides the latest update. Gayle Browne, Senior Director of Texting, Kids Help Phone, discusses Mental Health Week. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

    2h 5m

  5. 6D AGO

    Nova Scotia Today | May 4, 2026

    In Hour 1,Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville - Beaver Bank  and Jean St. Amand, District 16- Bedford - Wentworth join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday. In Hour 3,Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss his plan for a clear, disciplined 2027/28 municipal budget. Philip Cross, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, shares insights from a new study on Canada’s unusually high youth unemployment rate in the absence of a recession. Ken Bagnell, CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, ask the question, what sport facilities do we need an HRM.

    2h 5m

  6. MAY 1

    Nova Scotia Today | May 1, 2026

    In Hour 1, Shawn Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada joins Dan to talk about the Spring Economic Update. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Scott Tingley, Natural Resource Management specializing in Wildfire and Forest Insect management, provides an outlook on the upcoming wildfire season and prevention efforts. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Sandra Mullen, President NSGEU, explains how the IWK survey is raising concerns about the One Person One Record initiative. Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society, discusses how the new U.K. anti-smoking law is sparking debate on whether Canada should follow suit. Meteorologist Allister Aalders brings us the Weekend Weather Wrap Up. Sports with Cecil Wright.

    2h 6m

  7. APR 30

    Nova Scotia Today | April 30, 2026

    In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to reflect on Prime Minister Carney’s first year in office. Armağan Özbilge, Assistant Professor, Management Science and Information Systems Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University, breaks down new findings from Dalhousie’s Canadian Food Sentiment Index, showing that while panic is easing one in three households still struggles to afford food, the pain clearly isn’t. Scott Ingram, the municipality service delivery coordinator, outlines a new “One Membership” pilot program aimed at improving access to municipally operated and multi-district recreation facilities. Dr. Rachel Brickner, Professor at Acadia University in the Department of Politics and a Research Associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, discusses a new report based on a first-of-its-kind survey that finds nearly one in three Nova Scotia workers is in precarious job. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Jeff Goodall is back for Ask the Vet.

    2h 7m

  8. APR 29

    Nova Scotia Today | April 29, 2026

    In Hour 1, Meteorologist Allister Aalders provides an update on the incoming rain system. David Giles, President of PoweredEV, discusses the development of a thermal monitoring solution aimed at reducing lithium-ion battery-related fires. Claudia Chender, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the NSNDP, outlines how the party is pressing the Houston government to take action on lowering power bills. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for the House Calls. In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.

    2h 4m
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Nova Scotia Today is a dynamic and engaging talk radio program that covers a wide range of topics including politics, current events, and community issues. Hosted by Dan Ahlstrand, the show invites listeners to join the conversation through call-ins and social media.

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