Nova Scotia Today with Dan Ahlstrand

Nova Scotia Today | May 29, 2026

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Emily Roy, Pockwock Corridor SAFE (Safety Access and Fire Egress) • Patrick Weaton, Pockwock Corridor SAFE (Safety Access and Fire Egress) • Jeff Van Mulligen, Dartmouth District Minor Baseball Association • Tom Urbaniak, Cape Breton University Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Dan takes your calls! Hour 3: • Minister’s François-Philippe Champagne • Meteorologist Allister Aalders • Cecil Wright

Episode Notes

In Hour 1, Emily Roy and Patrick Weaton of Pockwock Corridor SAFE (Safety Access and Fire Egress) join Dan to discuss residents’ calls for a development freeze in Hammonds Plains over ongoing egress safety concerns. Jeff Van Mulligen, president of the Dartmouth District Minor Baseball Association, explains how a shortage of playing fields is forcing the organization to turn away young athletes. Plus, Cape Breton University political science professor Tom Urbaniak joins Dan for a discussion on the latest in politics. In Hour 2, Dan takes you calls during The Friday Free For All. In Hour 3, Part two of Minister’s François-Philippe Champagne interview. Intern Parker will give us a recap of his time at 95.7 News Radio. Weekend Weather Wrap Up with Meteorologist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.