Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | April 10, 2026

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In Hour 1, Bruce Reine, President and CEO at Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame joins Dan to reflect as Nova Scotia remembers swimming legend Nancy Garapick. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, explains how Carney could ‘cushion the blow’ at gas pumps by cutting fuel taxes now. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Adam Baldwin and Steve Lund join Dan in the studio to talk about the opening weekend celebrations for Little Lorraine. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Lori Lancaster, Executive Director of Basketball Nova Scotia is issuing a strong warning about spectator behaviour following recent on-court incidents in youth basketball games. Emily Kennedy shares her vibrant tapestry project documenting rising temperatures, proving that sometimes the most urgent messages are crafted by hand. Meteorologist Allister Aalders joins Dan for the Weekend Weather Wrap Up. Sports update with Cecil Wright.

Nova Scotia Today | April 9, 2026

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In Hour 1, Lori Turnbull, political science professor at Dalhousie University, breaks down the recent floor crossings and upcoming byelections. A conversation with NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender. Curtis Whiley, Founder & CEO Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust, explains how a community is taking housing into its own hands in Upper Hammonds Plains. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Louis-Philippe Gauthier, Vice-President, of CFIB Atlantic, discusses how crime continues to put daily pressure on small businesses in Nova Scotia. RCMP Sgt. Serge Landry, explains what a recent alcohol bust reveals about theft from the NSLC. Jesse Roach, Co-owner and operator of Scotia Pest Solutions joins Dan to take your calls.

Nova Scotia Today | April 8, 2026

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On this edition of Nova Scotia Today Dan kicks off the show with a look at Ghost Gear and a federal fund that could have an impact on our coastlines. We see a lot of construction underway across HRM but is there enough people to cover the labour demand? It's only April, but cruise season is officially underway in HRM. What does the 2026 season look like? In hour 2 Dr. John is in the house to answer your medical questions and the Midweek Meltdown goes in hour 3 of the show.

Nova Scotia Today | April 7, 2026

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In Hour 1, Dr. Samuel P. Gillis Hogan, Union President of the UKCTA at University of King's College, joins Dan to discuss the possibility of a strike by some campus staff depending on the outcome between the University of King’s College Teachers Association and the university. Wayne MacKay, Professor Emeritus of Law at Dalhousie University, weighs in on rising tensions between the Nova Scotia government and First Nations leaders during ongoing debate over jurisdiction in Indigenous communities. Heather Shantora, President and CEO of Halifax based Resolve Sleep Health, shares a new approach to addressing Canada’s sleep crisis in Atlantic Canada. Iman Mannathukkaren, External Vice President of the King's Students' Union, discusses the student rally in support of bargaining faculty fellows. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for the Science Files.

Nova Scotia Today | April 6, 2026

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In Hour 1, Laura White, District 7- Halifax South Downtown and David Hendsbee, District 2- Lawrencetown - The Lakes - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Manic Monday. In Hour 3, Alex Whalen, Director of Atlantic Canada Prosperity with the Fraser Institute, shares a new report on Premier Tim Houston’s per person spending in 2023 set new record among Nova Scotia premiers since 1965. Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre, gives an update on the Dartmouth Cove infilling project. Ken Bagnell, CEO of Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, talks sports including a new report for the Future of Sport in Canada.

Nova Scotia Today | April 2, 2026

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Hour 1: • Frédéric Gionet, CFIB Atlantic • Hon. Kevin Murphy • Meteorologist Allister Aalders • Christine Saulnier, The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • Premier Tim Houston takes your calls!

Nova Scotia Today | April 1, 2026

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In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore discusses budget ratification. Auditor General Kim Adair raises concerns about untendered contracts at Nova Scotia Health. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, argues that Manitoba’s decision to remove the provincial sales tax from all groceries is a sound policy move. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.

Nova Scotia Today | March 31, 2026

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In Hour 1, Heather Mulligan, Senior Manager of Advocacy at Canadian Cancer Society, discusses a bill introduced by the Nova Scotia Liberal caucus that would lower the starting age for routine colon cancer screening to 45 from 50. Gabriel Giguère, senior policy analyst at the MEI and author of the publication, explains how pipeline projects to Canada’s coasts could generate billions in economic benefits. Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine, examines Canadian military procurement following a newly awarded contract to supply 7,000 replacement stocks for C-19 rifles after existing one began to fail. In Hour 2, Dan chats with President & CEO of Nova Scotia Power Vivek Sood. Dan also takes your calls during the Open Hour In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.

Nova Scotia Today | March 30, 2026

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In Hour 1, Billy Gillis, District 15- Lower Sackville - Beaver Bank and Trish Purdy, District 4- Cole Harbour - Preston - Westphal - Cherry Brook join Dan for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during Manic Monday!In Hour 3, Bill VanGorder from CARP Advocacy outlines the events planned for Moving Seniors Safely Week. Iain Rankin. Interim Leader of the Liberal Party, responds to the N ova Scotia Power Decision. Jennifer Denty, Director of the Naval Museum of Halifax, discusses the museum’s two-year closure for renovations. Atiqa Mohammad, Director of Cancer Program Implementation, at Movember, highlights the “ Know Thy Nuts” campaign for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.