The Todd Veinotte Show | January 13, 2026

In Hour 1, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, breaks down a new survey that shows Premier Tim Houston’s PCs leading Nova Scotia voters by 19 points province-wide, with strong approval and issue ratings, but trailing the NDP in Halifax, 40% to 31%. Bob Ottenbrite, owner of Lietash Canine Academy, stresses training and supervision after a boy was fatally attacked by dogs. Raymond Plourde, Senior Wilderness Coordinator Ecology Centre, shares their concerns about surrounding parks and protected areas. Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute, share a new report that says government workers in Atlantic Canada receive 6.3% higher wages on average than private-sector workers. In Hour 2, Lisa takes your call during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Doug Jones. CEO & Founder Ignite Atlantic, shares how Cape Breton businesses now have more space, support and resources close to home with the official opening of the new Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre in Sydney. Jackson Koch, grade 12, Captain, Citadel Boys Hockey Team and Azalea Dambergs, grade 12, President, Citadel GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance), joins Lisa to talk about the Citadel High School Boys Hockey Team hosts 3rd Annual Hockey Pride Night. Meteorologist Allister Aalders gives us an update on the weather.