Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | June 4, 2026


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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’ bill that would require floor crossers to face voters. Julia Merritt, Chief Executive Officer of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library shares why five Nova Scotia library branches are closing and how it will affect the communities. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Paul Bennett from director of the Schoolhouse Institute in Halifax returns for part two of our discussion on Education Minister Brendan Maguire’s letter outlining upcoming staffing changes and what it will mean for educators, staff and students. Bruce Rainnie, President and CEO of Sport Nova Scotia, joins Dan to unveil the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Jonathan Burns, and Rhys Waters from Podstarter share details all the on this year’s Echo Podcast Summit and the events planned for attendees. In our Business Minute, we shine a spotlight on Laurel Collins from Subtle Med Aesthetics.

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Nova Scotia Today with Dan AhlstrandBy CityNews/Frequency Podcast Network