From an anti-corruption sweep resulting in the arrest of a former deputy premier to yet another language controversy at the Verdun Hospital, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week.

This week on Focus Montreal: Philippe Couillard cabinet shuffle analysis, the EMSB launches its 2016 literacy initiative and the Irish language makes a resurgence.

It’s not a holiday here but St. Patrick's Day continues to gain momentum as a reason to celebrate and don the colour green.