David Heurtel was joined on The Big Five by Andrew Cadell, town councillor in Kamouraska and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy and Akil Alleyne, Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
The McGill University encampments set to host an 'anti Israel revolutionary' summer youth program.
The Municipal government creating amni golf course instead of social housing on the corner of Papineau and Laurier..
Immigration Immigration and Immigration.

David Heurtel was joined on The Big Five by Andrew Cadell, town councillor in Kamouraska and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy and Akil Alleyne, Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
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<li>The McGill University encampments set to host an 'anti Israel revolutionary' summer youth program.</li>
<li>The Municipal government creating amni golf course instead of social housing on the corner of Papineau and Laurier..</li>
<li>Immigration Immigration and Immigration.</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.

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McGill Encampment controversy continues PLUS Did the city choose mini golf over social housing?

Robyn Flynn caps off the week with Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Andrew Caddell, president of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. 
Quebecers can now take up to 3 sick days without a doctor's note. The new law went into effect on January 1st, and is meant to reduce the burden on ERs and clinics, and folks with colds and flu wait around for doctors notes for their employers
A recent survey asked 2800 people if they were willing to spend more for a local product
One couple found out the hard way that family reunification delays are growing extremely long in the province
More pet parents are considering their four-legged friends when writing up their wills

Robyn Flynn caps off the week with Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and&nbsp;Andrew Caddell, president of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.&nbsp;
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<li>Quebecers can now take up to 3 sick days without a doctor's note. The new law went into effect on January 1st, and is meant to reduce the burden on ERs and clinics, and folks with colds and flu wait around for doctors notes for their employers</li>
<li>A recent survey asked 2800 people if they were willing to spend more for a local product</li>
<li>One couple found out the hard way that family reunification delays are growing extremely long in the province</li>
<li>More pet parents are considering their four-legged friends when writing up their wills</li>
</ul>

You can now take up to three sick days without a doctor’s note, will people abuse the system? Plus: Apparently Quebecers say they’re willing to be 27-70% more on items if they’re made locally.

Robyn Flynn is joined by Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Two major attacks occurred around New Year celebrations in the US
Multiple hospitals around Quebec have lost TV service in November after a contract dispute with Videotron
Montrealers have a municipal election to look ahead to this year, but after Valerie Plante said she wouldn’t be seeking re-election, we aren’t sure what faces are going to be on the ballot.
The cost of your bus pass isn’t going up right now (the STM’s price increase usually goes into effect in the summer), but you CAN expect to pay more for groceries, airfare, vehicle registration, and electricity

Robyn Flynn is joined by Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson, and&nbsp;Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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<li>Two major attacks occurred around New Year celebrations in the US</li>
<li>Multiple hospitals around Quebec have lost TV service in November after a contract dispute with Videotron</li>
<li>Montrealers have a municipal election to look ahead to this year, but after Valerie Plante said she wouldn&rsquo;t be seeking re-election, we aren&rsquo;t sure what faces are going to be on the ballot.</li>
<li>The cost of your bus pass isn&rsquo;t going up right now (the STM&rsquo;s price increase usually goes into effect in the summer), but you CAN expect to pay more for groceries, airfare, vehicle registration, and electricity</li>
</ul>

The latest on what happened in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve. Plus: You can’t watch TV while you’re in the hospital anymore. Why?

Robyn Flynn is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media and host of the Inspiring Business Hour, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Every year, hundreds of children visit Quebec's National Assembly and take the opportunity to write letters to their elected officials. In 2019, their concerns revolved around climate change, but this year, it’d more so the increasing cost of living. 
Quebec's environment minister says people should soon make the switch to electric vehicles as it may become difficult to find gas stations in the next decade
The Quebec Liberal caucus is joining the calls for Trudeau to step down
An American fugitive present at the Jan. 6 riots is seeking asylum in Canada saying that “I know that Canada is historically welcoming to refugees

Robyn Flynn is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media and host of the Inspiring Business Hour, and&nbsp;Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
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<li>Every year, hundreds of children visit Quebec's National Assembly and take the opportunity to write letters to their elected officials. In 2019, their concerns revolved around climate change, but this year, it&rsquo;d more so the increasing cost of living.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Quebec's environment minister says people should soon make the switch to electric vehicles as it may become difficult to find gas stations in the next decade</li>
<li>The Quebec Liberal caucus is joining the calls for Trudeau to step down</li>
<li>An American fugitive present at the Jan. 6 riots is seeking asylum in Canada saying that &ldquo;I know that Canada is historically welcoming to refugees</li>
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An American who took part in the January 6th riots on Capitol Hill is seeking asylum in Canada. Plus: Kids in Quebec are extremely worried about the high cost of living. 

McGill Encampment controversy continues PLUS Did the city choose mini golf over social housing?

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