Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | June 23, 2026

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Kim Cail, CUPE • Ava Czapalay, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents • Mathew Reichertz, ANSUT • Tenille Goodspeed, Halifax Jazz Festival Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • The Science Files with Dr. Rob Thacker

Episode Notes

In Hour 1, Kim Cail, CUPE’s long-term care co-ordinator joins Lisa to provide an update on the three long-term care homes whose workers have returned to the picket line, citing unresolved issues.  Ava Czapalay, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents, discusses a new Memorandum of Understanding that aims to harness the transformative power of post-secondary education for current and former military members and families. The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers President Mathew Reichertz shares concerns about Acadia University’s proposal to restructure into two faculties, warning that the changes could have broader implications for universities across the province. Tenille Goodspeed, Executive Director Halifax Jazz Festival previews the highlights and events taking place at this year’s TD Halifax Jazz Festival. In Hour 2, Lisa takes your calls during the Open Hour.  In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files.