CTV News Montreal at Six - October 5, 2026

Here are the stories that are making headlines in Montreal on October 5, 2026.  

Heurtel: It is a possibility the CAQ will be wiped out completely tonight

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Mennie: The CAQ may disappear, but the stain they left on Quebec will endure for years to come…

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

What Quebec’s new law on appliance repairability mean for your wallet?

Michel Rochette, Quebec president of the Retail Council of Canada

Part 2: Carney Government Sidelining & Smart Glasses Backlash

The Elias Makos Show: October 5, 2026 In the 11am hour of today's program: Carney Government Centralization: Toronto Star columnist Justin Ling breaks down his investigative report revealing how power is increasingly concentrated around Mark Carney and a small circle of advisers while traditional …

Part 1: Appliance Warranty Regulations & Anti-Insult Bylaw Lawsuit

The Elias Makos Show: October 5, 2026 In the 10am hour of today's program: Appliance Warranty Compliance: AQMAT president Richard Darveau discusses retail pushback and operational impossibilities as Quebec's strict new appliance warranty rules take effect today, October 5 Anti-Insult Bylaw Lawsuit…

Election Day in Quebec! Plus: You're going to pay more for appliances.

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and fo…

The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Monday October 5, 2026)

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, David Wachsmuth is an Associate Professor in McGill University’s School of Urban Planning, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Toula Drimonis is a Montreal journalist and colu…

Famous last movie words! Plus: Another busted Brain Buster

Joey Elias is joined by special guest host Rodney Ramsey in for Jay Farrar.

Nutrition: Fiber is having it's moment

Fiber is having a moment online, with “fiber maxing” encouraging people to pack as much fiber as possible into their diets. And while fiber is certainly important, could chasing a nutrition target actually mean ignoring what your own body is telling you? For some people, suddenly loading up on fibe…