The Todd Veinotte Show

The Todd Veinotte Show | February 28, 2025

Episode Summary

Hour 1: • Patrick Sullivan, Halifax Chamber of Commerce • Mayor Andy Fillmore • Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data • Siobhán Vipond, Canadian Labour Congress Hour 2: • It's the Open Hour. Todd takes your calls! Hour 3: • Dr. Joss Reimer, CMA • Ashley Hickey • Weather Specialist Allister Aalders • Patricio Garcia, Amalgamated Transit Union • Cecil Wright

Episode Notes

In Hour 1, Patrick Sullivan, CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, joins Todd to discuss a bill allowing the Nova Scotia government to carve out a protected riding for the Acadian region of Chéticamp. Mayor Andy Fillmore discusses Halifax's Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment after an overwhelming 15-2 vote by city councillors. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, shares how the Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of tariffs on jobs. In Hour 2, Todd opens the lines for the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Joss Reimer, CMA President, shares how the Canadian Medical Association wants nationwide licensing for doctors. February 28th is Rare Disease Day , and Canada’s leading rare disease awareness initiative, I Am Number 12, was launched. Ashley Hickey shares her story. Weekend Weather with  Allister Aalders. Patricio Garcia, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, raises concerns about recent violent attacks at bus stops. Sports with Cecil Wright.