Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
10 people are dead and 25 others are injured following a mass shooting inside a B.C high school yesterday afternoon.
The SPVM released its 2025 results yesterday, and Police Chief Fady Dagher says the data is clear: Montreal is safe.
The United States hockey squad will sleep in the Athlete’s village for the entire tournament, embracing the dorm-room lifestyle for two weeks. Team Canada will visit the village for two days - but then go live in a five-star hotel once the games actually begin. Who’s got the better Olympic spirit?
In what should have been a celebration of an olympic medal for a Norwegian athlete, turned into a beg for forgiveness live on air.

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>10 people are dead and 25 others are injured following a mass shooting inside a B.C high school yesterday afternoon.</li>
<li>The SPVM released its 2025 results yesterday, and Police Chief Fady Dagher says the data is clear: Montreal is safe.</li>
<li>The United States hockey squad will sleep in the Athlete&rsquo;s village for the entire tournament, embracing the dorm-room lifestyle for two weeks. Team Canada will visit the village for two days - but then go live in a five-star hotel once the games actually begin. Who&rsquo;s got the better Olympic spirit?</li>
<li>In what should have been a celebration of an olympic medal for a Norwegian athlete, turned into a beg for forgiveness live on air.</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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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

Montreal’s Police Chief says you’re safer than ever. Is he right? Plus: Canada’s men’s hockey team ditches the village for a five-star hotel at the Olympics.

Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom
The Quebec Liberal Party has welcomed Charles Milliard as its new leader, signaling a fresh start after months of uncertainty and controversy.
The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the federal byelection in Terrebonne, where Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by a single ballot. The challenge stemmed from a mail-in vote that wasn’t counted because of an error on the return envelope — a mistake tied to Elections Canada.
If you were waiting for a true American reaction to Mark Carney’s Davos speech from January, you got one for Valentine’s Day. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought the Trump administration’s speech to Europe over the weekend, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.

Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom
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<li>The Quebec Liberal Party has welcomed Charles Milliard as its new leader, signaling a fresh start after months of uncertainty and controversy.</li>
<li>The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the federal byelection in Terrebonne, where Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by a single ballot. The challenge stemmed from a mail-in vote that wasn&rsquo;t counted because of an error on the return envelope &mdash; a mistake tied to Elections Canada.</li>
<li>If you were waiting for a true American reaction to Mark Carney&rsquo;s Davos speech from January, you got one for Valentine&rsquo;s Day. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought the Trump administration&rsquo;s speech to Europe over the weekend, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.</li>
</ul>

The Charles Milliard era begins for the Quebec Liberal Party. Plus: The U.S. finally responds to Mark Carney.

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
Today is the deadline to apply to be leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, and it's all but official – with no opposition, Charles Milliard will become the new leader of the Liberals on Sunday.
A CAQ MNA says there should be limits placed on columnsists. Valérie Schmaltz made the comments after being annoyed by a column in the Journal de Quebec by Rémi Nadeau. 
Several public institutions are using artificial intelligence to create photos for their social media platforms.
Tim Hortons is making changes. The company announced that it will soon distribute a new and improved English muffin, add fountain drink machines and debut a new piece of equipment for their espresso.

Elias Makos is joined by&nbsp;Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and&nbsp;Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
<ul>
<li>Today is the deadline to apply to be leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, and it's all but official &ndash; with no opposition, Charles Milliard will become the new leader of the Liberals on Sunday.</li>
<li>A CAQ MNA says there should be limits placed on columnsists. Val&eacute;rie Schmaltz made the comments after being annoyed by a column in the Journal de Quebec by R&eacute;mi Nadeau.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Several public institutions are using artificial intelligence to create photos for their social media platforms.</li>
<li>Tim Hortons is making changes. The company announced that it will soon distribute a new and improved English muffin, add fountain drink machines and debut a new piece of equipment for their espresso.</li>
</ul>

Charles Milliard inherits a mess. Plus: How would you fix Tim Hortons?

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800.
We’re finding out more about the suspect in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge B.C. 
The independent investigation into the Quebec Liberal Party fiasco was unveiled yesterday. 
With indications that the Swiss bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics may fall through, Canada is considering swooping in to host those games. 
Convinced that her life was in danger, a Montreal woman handed over more than $250,000 in gold bars and cryptocurrency to fraudsters in four days. 

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800.
<ul>
<li>We&rsquo;re finding out more about the suspect in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge B.C.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The independent investigation into the Quebec Liberal Party fiasco was unveiled yesterday.&nbsp;</li>
<li>With indications that the Swiss bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics may fall through, Canada is considering swooping in to host those games.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Convinced that her life was in danger, a Montreal woman handed over more than $250,000 in gold bars and cryptocurrency to fraudsters in four days.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Montreal’s Police Chief says you’re safer than ever. Is he right? Plus: Canada’s men’s hockey team ditches the village for a five-star hotel at the Olympics.

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