David Heurtel is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media on The Big 5.
Montreal gives the greenlight for the redeployment of marquees on the terraces of Peel Street.
François Legault is moving forward with a third highway link without public transport between Quebec and Lévis.
Nearly half of the rooms in Québec's newly established alternative housing facilities remain unoccupied.

David Heurtel is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media on The Big 5.
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<li>Montreal gives the greenlight for the redeployment of marquees on the terraces of Peel Street.</li>
<li>François Legault is moving forward with a third highway link without public transport between Quebec and Lévis.</li>
<li>Nearly half of the rooms in Québec's newly established alternative housing facilities remain unoccupied.</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.

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.

The Big Five

More Reaction on Plante and terrasses. Plus: Quebec tramways and alternative housing.

Elias Makos starts the week with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist.
The Royal Bank of Canada is refusing to reimburse dozens of customers who were scammed out of $10,000
A 24-year-old Laval woman who robbed 11 seniors of nearly $90,000 will not have a criminal record
Canada’s premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon to propose which major infrastructure projects should be prioritized for fast-tracking under Carney’s plan to cut federal approval times
After successfully contesting unfair rent increases at Quebec’s housing tribunal (TAL), a tenant named Steve says he’s now blacklisted by landlords

Elias Makos starts the week with&nbsp;Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist.
<ul>
<li>The Royal Bank of Canada is refusing to reimburse dozens of customers who were scammed out of $10,000</li>
<li>A 24-year-old Laval woman who robbed 11 seniors of nearly $90,000 will not have a criminal record</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon to propose which major infrastructure projects should be prioritized for fast-tracking under Carney&rsquo;s plan to cut federal approval times</li>
<li>After successfully contesting unfair rent increases at Quebec&rsquo;s housing tribunal (TAL), a tenant named Steve says he&rsquo;s now blacklisted by landlords</li>
</ul>

Should the big banks be held responsible for client fraud? Plus: Woman who scammed 11 seniors out of 90K won’t get a criminal record.

Elias Makos ends the week with Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Dan Delmar, co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
A Quebec cross-party committee is recommending that children under 14 be banned from using social media without parental consent
Do we need more communal child discipline?
In a surprising political move, former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has endorsed Conservative Party of Quebec leader Éric Duhaime
Quebec’s language watchdog, the OQLF, contacted Montreal’s transit agency at least six times over nine months to push for the removal of the word “go” from bus displays supporting CF Montréal
The Toronto band Martha and the Muffins are taking yet another stand against Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and his use of their song Echo Beach at campaign rallies

Elias Makos ends the week with Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Dan Delmar, co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
<ul>
<li>A Quebec cross-party committee is recommending that children under 14 be banned from using social media without parental consent</li>
<li>Do we need more communal child discipline?</li>
<li>In a surprising political move, former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has endorsed Conservative Party of Quebec leader &Eacute;ric Duhaime</li>
<li>Quebec&rsquo;s language watchdog, the OQLF, contacted Montreal&rsquo;s transit agency at least six times over nine months to push for the removal of the word &ldquo;go&rdquo; from bus displays supporting CF Montr&eacute;al</li>
<li>The Toronto band Martha and the Muffins are taking yet another stand against Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and his use of their song Echo Beach at campaign rallies</li>
</ul>

Banning teens from social media.  Plus: Go Habs Go Gate was far worse than we thought

Elias Makos is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has passed a new law 
The CAQ is opposing a court ruling that would recognize more than two parents for a child.
Groupe Jaspe has lost a constitutional challenge 
In a few weeks, wines, spirits, and even champagne normally sold in branches of the SAQ will find their way to the shelves of six depanneurs and grocery stores in the Montreal area.

Elias Makos is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
<ul>
<li>Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has passed a new law&nbsp;</li>
<li>The CAQ is opposing a court ruling that would recognize more than two parents for a child.</li>
<li>Groupe Jaspe has lost a constitutional challenge&nbsp;</li>
<li>In a few weeks, wines, spirits, and even champagne normally sold in branches of the SAQ <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/2025-05-28/mini-agences-urbaines/la-saq-veut-attraper-les-clients-qui-lui-echappent.php">will find their way to the shelves of six depanneurs and grocery stores in the Montreal area</a>.</li>
</ul>

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