The Todd Veinotte Show | August 1, 2025

In Hour 1, Jules Chiasson, Director General of the Fédération Acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse in Halifax joins todd to mark the start of the second annual Acadian Heritage Month, this year’s theme: “Honouring Acadian Heritage, Shaping the Future.” Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of Canadian Taxpayer Federation, discusses how hundreds of CBC managers, directors and producers paid six figures. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Author Karissa Donkin shares her new book Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game.In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, MJ MacDonald, CEO of Construction Safety Nova Scotia, shares a report that says there is  ‘Urgent need’ for mental health supports in the Nova Scotia construction industry. Wi’kipaltimk 2025, a sacred three-day gathering of Mi’kmaq culture, ceremony and community, has released the line up of evening entertainment that will be showcased August 8 to 10 at Open Hearth Park in Sydney, Nova Scotia and former Senator Dan Christmas, will serve as master of ceremonies for portions of the weekend. Weekend weather with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.