Podcast: The Todd Veinotte Show October 2nd, 2024

By Vanessa vandeNes

Posted Oct 2, 2024 01:00:00 PM.

Last Updated Oct 2, 2024 08:25:55 AM.

Hour 1: Lara Cusson is running for District 9 Halifax West – Armdale. Andrew Boyne, director of wildlife for the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, shares how the province’s natural resources department and Acadia University are now using satellite collars as they work to get a better idea of the health, movement and needs of Nova Scotia’s black bear population. Hospital Foundation CEO Stephen Harding shares how a generous donation will help the cafeteria at Dartmouth General get a major upgrade as the hospital nears its 50th anniversary. Alex Whalen, Director of Atlantic Canada Prosperity at the Fraser Institute, discusses privatizing the NSLC.

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Hour 2: House Calls with Dr. John Gillis.

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Hour 3: It’s the Mid-Week Meltdown. Dan takes your calls!

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