Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | May 22, 2026

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Nathan Cullen • Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data • Assistant Commissioner Dan Morrow  Hour 2: • It's the Friday Free For All. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • Lisa Mader, Nova Scotia Community College • Bob Robichaud, Environment and Climate Change Canada • Meteorologist Allister Aalders • Cecil Wright

Episode Notes

In Hour 1, Nathan Cullen discusses his essay that discusses how individual political candidates motivate only 6% of voters, and why MPs who cross the floor should face by-elections to maintain democratic legitimacy.  Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Also, Assistant Commissioner Dan Morrow is now leading the Nova Scotia RCMP as its Commanding Officer joins Dan to talk about his new role.In Hour 2, Dan takes you calls during the Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Lisa Mader, Counsellor and Researcher at Nova Scotia Community College, shares research showing that says an estimated 28% of Canadian post-secondary students experiencing some form of homelessness, highlighting a growing national crisis. Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada joins Dan with a forecast and outlook for the upcoming hurricane season. Weekend Weather Wrap Up with Meteorologist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.