The Todd Veinotte Show | November 20, 2025

In Hour 1, Sandra Hanna, pharmacist and CEO of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, discusses a new poll showing that Canadians want expanded services at their local pharmacies. Jennifer Benoit, Provincial Coordinator at Nova Scotia Health Coalition, responds to recent statement from the Nova Scotia Health and Wellness regarding mental health and addiction. Brittany Keough Misener, Director of Service & Engagement at Home Instead, highlights the organization’s 19th Annual Be a Santa to a Senior. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour! In Hour 3, Ashton Stephenson, acting director of housing and homelessness for Halifax, outlines the new rules being introduced for the city’s homeless encampments, as several sites are slated to close. Nicoletta Faraone, Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department at Acadia University, wins prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award for first-of-its-kind fabric spray tick repellent. Singer/Songwriter Meaghan Smith debuts her new picture book based on her song “It Snowed”. Beverley Ware, Director, Marketing and Communications for Build Nova Scotia, shares all the activities slated for the 2025 Evergreen Festival kicking off Friday.