Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | July 3, 2026

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Lori Turnbull, Dalhousie University • Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data • Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University Hour 2: • Glenn Bowie, Westin Nova Scotia • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • Dylan Ward, Rooted • Wayne Brown, Dog Park Now • Margaret Brigley, Narrative Research • Cecil Wright

Episode Notes

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, Abacus Data. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses why Atlantica Canada has the hights meat prices. In Hour 2, Glenn Bowie, General Manager with Westin Nova Scotia joins Dan to share some of the events happening at Harboursdie Ribfest. Dan also is taking your calls during the Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Dylan Ward, Director of Real Estate Development at Rooted, discusses the city's surplus land pilot program for affordable housing. While the initiative has resulted in just one project so far, some councillors argue it remains a valuable tool. Plus, Wayne Brown, Founder and CEO of Dog Park Now, shares how his new app is helping pet owners connect with dog-friendly spaces. Margaret Brigley, CEO and Partner of Narrative Research, discusses how low levels of satisfaction with provincial governments are reflected in voter intentions across Atlantic Canada. And Cecil Wright has the latest in sports.