The Todd Veinotte Show

COVID update with Dr Lisa Barrett. Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley, says more than one-third of working Canadians are feeling burnt out. Weekly chat with Tim Powers. Geoff MacLellan, chair of a housing panel struck by the provincial government last year, says the Halifax development process is under the microscope.

Mary Jean Hande, says immigration report critically examines the province's recruitment plans.Sylvain Charlebois examines how grocery store closures loom amid labour and product shortages. Barb Adams hopes to see "significant changes" within the next month in getting people out of hospital beds and into more appropriate settings. Canadian Soprano Measha Brueggergosman, shares her four-part virtual concert series with a performance of her latest works from her album, Measha Jazz.

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Lisa Beddow says owners and operators of the province's 201 private for-profit child-care centres are being squeezed out of business by the provincial government to push toward a publicly funded system. Kirk Symonds shares the Halifax Regional Municipality illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign. Michelle Porter announced a supportive housing project for women and their children. Laurel Broten says a Global tech company expanding in Halifax vows to create up to 1,250 jobs.

Mid-Week Meltdown. We take your calls!

House Calls with Dr. John Gillis.

Ken Hanson discusses shipbuilding costs skyrocketing. Sandra Bauld is extremely concerned that what is missing is any coverage of how Home Care services throughout the province are affected at this time. Lunenburg Mayor Matt Risser and the Town of Lunenburg are looking for advice on converting lighting in the heritage district. HRM Councillor Lindell Smith, chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, says public consultation to come on the budget increase.

Howard Epstein says the Halifax Common Master Plan needs further public consultation. El Jones breaks down the report: "Defunding The Police: Defining the Way Forward for HRM." Ian Lee discusses Canada's shift to net-zero emissions likely to drive higher inflation. Terri Roberts shares how to stay fit during the pandemic.

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Patrick Sullivan shares how businesses are doing during the latest COVID-19 wave. Pam Mood talks about what it would mean for Yarmouth to have a full season for the CAT ferry service between Yarmouth, N.S. and Maine. A chat with Education Critic Derek Mombourquette. Paul Wozney gives updates on Nova Scotia students returning to in-class learning.