Elias Makos welcomes in Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
The battle between the province and municipalities over public transit continues.
Did we say $873 million dollars for a new roof? We meant closer to a billion dollars.
Only 10 days since the safe drug inhalation site opened near a school in St. Henri… and it’s already causing strife.

Elias Makos welcomes in Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
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<li>The battle between the province and municipalities over public transit continues.</li>
<li>Did we say $873 million dollars for a new roof? We meant closer to a billion dollars.</li>
<li>Only 10 days since the safe drug inhalation site opened near a school in St. Henri… and it’s already causing strife.</li>
</ul>

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.

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Mayor Plante challenges the Transport Minister to take the metro. Plus: The bill for the Big O continues to climb.

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says it found homemade bombs at the construction site of their future battery plant on the south shore of Montreal
It is day 11 of the encampment at McGill University and things both parties remain at a standstill after their meeting yesterday
Quebec is looking at tightening the regulations around sperm donation

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
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<li>Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says it found homemade bombs at the construction site of their future battery plant on the south shore of Montreal</li>
<li>It is day 11 of the encampment at McGill University and things both parties remain at a standstill after their meeting yesterday</li>
<li>Quebec is looking at tightening the regulations around sperm donation</li>
</ul>

Homemade bombs found at Northvolt. Plus: More scandal at Montreal’s Public Consultation office

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Political analyst Karim Boulos, and David Heurtel, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst.
There’s frustration in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, as a pilot project that sees garbage collection reduced to once every two weeks moves forward
Quebec Liberal Party leadership news: Former finance minister Carlos Leitao has endorsed Frédéric Beauchemin for the job, even if the current MNA hasn’t made a run official
There appears to be chaos at Québec solidaire. After co-spokesperson Émilise Lessard-Therrien announced she was leaving the party after just five months, two high-level staffers also announced they were headed for the exits as the weekend began

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Political analyst Karim Boulos, and David Heurtel, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst.
<ul>
<li>There’s frustration in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, as a pilot project that sees garbage collection reduced to once every two weeks moves forward</li>
<li>Quebec Liberal Party leadership news: Former finance minister Carlos Leitao has endorsed Frédéric Beauchemin for the job, even if the current MNA hasn’t made a run official</li>
<li>There appears to be chaos at Québec solidaire. After co-spokesperson Émilise Lessard-Therrien announced she was leaving the party after just five months, two high-level staffers also announced they were headed for the exits as the weekend began</li>
</ul>

The trash is piling up around Montreal - by design. Plus: You won’t believe how much pasta Denis Coderre is going to eat

Elias Makos ends the week with Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CTV Montreal News at 5 and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
Community groups in Chinatown are pleading for action to deal with the rise in crime in the area
The National Assembly is divided into two camps - this according to Premier François Legault
Quebec’s French language Minister Jean-François Roberge is now seeking guidance from France about secularism in schools

Elias Makos ends the week with Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CTV Montreal News at 5 and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
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<li>Community groups in Chinatown are pleading for action to deal with the rise in crime in the area</li>
<li>The National Assembly is divided into two camps - this according to Premier François Legault</li>
<li>Quebec’s French language Minister Jean-François Roberge is now seeking guidance from France about secularism in schools</li>
</ul>

Mayor Plante challenges the Transport Minister to take the metro. Plus: The bill for the Big O continues to climb.

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