Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | June 18, 2026

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Mayor Andy Fillmore • Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, Doctors Nova Scotia • Simon Bennett Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • William Breckenridge • Colin Robar, NextRideNS • Ben Johnson, SailGP •  Alison Cook, Arthur Kidston Memorial Camp

Episode Notes

In Hour 1, Mayor Andy Fillmore joins Dan to discuss council’s decision to pause plans for the Memorial Library redevelopment. Also, the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia, Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, shares encouraging physician recruitment figures and what they mean for healthcare in the province. Simon Bennett previews tonight’s Canada-Quatar matchup. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, William Breckenridge joins Dan to discuss the vote to delay the demolition of the Spring Garden Road Library. Colin Robar of NextRideNS answers your questions and gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. Ben Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer of SailGP, shares details on all the exciting events taking place during SailGP weekend. Alison Cook, Director of Camping at Arthur Kidston Memorial Camp, explains the Kidston Kaleidoscope program and discusses the importance of providing a dedicated overnight camp experience for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their allies.