Elias Makos is joined by Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil, and Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
After a smooth launch of the Deux-Montages branch over the weekend and into the work week, parts of the REM network are down after a truck struck a viaduct near the Bois-Franc station. Is the REM cursed?
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government narrowly survived its third confidence vote in as many weeks last night.
After Ontario and New Brunswick, it’s reportedly Manitoba’s turn to try and poach Quebec doctors out of the province.
Speaking of doctors, they had a good time sharing a photo of Health Minister Christian Dubé taking a flight to Florida just before the weekend.
A new study out of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytical Sciences Laboratory says Quebecers still do not understand the “best before” labeling on food. 

Elias Makos is joined by Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil, and Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
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<li>After a smooth launch of the Deux-Montages branch over the weekend and into the work week, parts of the REM network are down after a truck struck a viaduct near the Bois-Franc station. Is the REM cursed?</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s minority Liberal government narrowly survived its third confidence vote in as many weeks last night.</li>
<li>After Ontario and New Brunswick, it&rsquo;s reportedly Manitoba&rsquo;s turn to try and poach Quebec doctors out of the province.</li>
<li>Speaking of doctors, they had a good time sharing a photo of Health Minister Christian Dub&eacute; taking a flight to Florida just before the weekend.</li>
<li>A new study out of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytical Sciences Laboratory says Quebecers still do not understand the &ldquo;best before&rdquo; labeling on food.&nbsp;</li>
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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.

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.

The Big Five Podcast

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.

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