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Hosted by Dan Ahlstrand · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 69 episodes
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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.
Dan Ahlstrand hosts Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand, a news show with 69 episodes published.
In Hour 1, Becky Druhan, MLA for Lunenburg West, discusses the province's announcement launching Accelerate Nova Scotia, a new initiative focused on advancing health-care innovation. Sandra Mullen, president of the NSGEU
In Hour 1, Deputy Mayor Patty Cuttell, District 11- Spryfield - Sambro Loop and David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat.In Hour 2, Dan a
In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, Political Science Professor at Dalhousie University, joins Dan to discuss how U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abac
In Hour 1, President of CFIB Dan Kelly joins Dan to discuss how two-thirds of businesses support taking the time needed to secure the best possible terms for renewed or renegotiated CUSMA. Business professor Ed McHugh sh
In Hour 1, Renée Horton, Specialist, Strategic Communications at Canadian Blood Services, discusses the need for new and returning donors to book appointments before and after the Canada Day holiday. Elizabeth Smith-McCr
In Hour 1, Sam Austin, District 5-Dartmouth Centre 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 Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Ma
In Hour 1, Auditor General Kim Adair joins Lisa to discuss the newly released report on the oversight of mental health and addictions services. Jeff Scott, President of the Dartmouth Diamond Dawgs, and Bob Merrick weigh
In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, discusses the investigation into Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore’s expenses. Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, shares insi
In Hour 1, Lane Farguson, Mission to Seafarers Halifax board member, joins Lisa to mark International Day of the Seafarer. Debbie Lowther, co-founder and CEO of VETS Canada, discusses the full range of supports offered t
In Hour 1, Laura White, District 7- Halifax South Downtown and John Young, District 14- Hammonds Plains - Upper Hammonds Plains - Lucasville - Middle & Upper Sackville join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2,
In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, executive director of the Nova Scotia Rental Housing Providers, joins Dan to discuss the future of Nova Scotia’s rent cap policy as its expiration date at the end of 2027. Weekly chat with Tim P
In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan live from the 2026 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference. Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, discusses NDP leader Don Davies’ bi
In Hour 1, Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute in Halifax and national coordinator for Canada of researchED, joins Dan to discuss a letter from the Education Minister Brendan Maguire informing educators o
In Hour 1, Richard Matern, Director of Research at Food Banks Canada, joins Dan to discuss Food Banks Canada’s latest report on poverty and what it reveals about the growing challenges facing Canadians. Allison Sandmeyer
In Hour 1, Nancy Harling, District 13- Prospect Road - St. Margarets and Janet Steele, District 12- Timberlea - Beechville - Clayton Park - Wedgewood joins Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes you ca
In Hour 1, Emily Roy and Patrick Weaton of Pockwock Corridor SAFE (Safety Access and Fire Egress) join Dan to discuss residents’ calls for a development freeze in Hammonds Plains over ongoing egress safety concerns. Jeff
In Hour 1, Leader of the Opposition Claudia Chender joins Dan to discuss Premier Tim Houston's cabinet shuffle. Dan also speaks with Canada’s Minister of National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne. Author Dan Pontefrac
In Hour 1, Kelly Bennett, Vice President & Atlantic Lead at Abacus Data joins Dan to discuss how Premier Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives continue to lead in Nova Scotia, despite a sharp decline in support s
In Hour 1, Kim Cail, CUPE’s long-term care coordinator, joins Dan with an update on the ongoing strike. NSTU President Peter Day discusses the cuts affecting regional centres for education across Nova Scotia. Cst. Martin
Hour 1: • Councillors on the Hot Seat with David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore and Virginia Hinch, District 8- Halifax Peninsula North Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan take
John Young
District 14- Hammonds Plains - Upper Hammonds Plains - Lucasville - Middle & Upper Sackville · United Grid Leagues Houston Bandits
1 appearance on this show
Tim Powers
Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data · Idaho Hospital Association
3 appearances on this show
Paul Bennett
Director of the Schoolhouse Institute · Schoolhouse Institute
2 appearances on this show
Dan Pontefract
leadership strategist, author, and champion of workplace culture
1 appearance on this show
Kelly Bennett
Vice President & Atlantic Lead · SuperTalk MS News
1 appearance on this show
Peter Day
head of London office · Northern Ireland Community Relations Council
1 appearance on this show
Adam Baldwin
1 appearance on this show
Sandra Mullen
NSGEU
1 appearance on this show
Becky Druhan
Lunenburg West
1 appearance on this show
Ken Bagnell
Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic
2 appearances on this show
Margaret Brigley
Narrative Research
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Strooband
SPCA Nova Scotia
1 appearance on this show
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