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Hosted by Dan Ahlstrand · news · EN-CA · 69 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchNova 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.
Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand is hosted by Dan Ahlstrand. The show has published 69 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Nova Scotia Today | July 7, 2026" (7 July 2026, 118 minutes), "Nova Scotia Today | July 6, 2026" (6 July 2026, 125 minutes), and "Nova Scotia Today | July 3, 2026" (3 July 2026, 124 minutes).
Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 124 minutes across 69 episodes.
Booking probability for Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand's contact route on record: verified email.
Dan Ahlstrand hosts Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand, a news show with 69 episodes published.
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Episode #69
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...
Episode #68
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...
Episode #67
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...
Episode #66
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...
Episode #65
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...
Episode #64
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...
Episode #63
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...
Episode #62
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...
Episode #61
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...
Episode #49
<p>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...
Episode #48
<p>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...
Episode #47
<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...
Episode #46
<p>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...
Episode #45
<p>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...
Episode #44
<p>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...
Episode #43
<p>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...
Episode #42
<p>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...
Episode #41
<p>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...
Episode #40
<p>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...
Episode #39
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...
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District 14- Hammonds Plains - Upper Hammonds Plains - Lucasville - Middle & Upper Sackville, United Grid Leagues Houston Bandits
transformation executive, tech strategist, and people-first leader, Halifax Regional Municipality
Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data, Idaho Hospital Association
executive director, Nova Scotia Rental Housing Providers
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