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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
by CJAD 800
Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.
Episodes
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Is gambling considered an addiction or psychological disorder?
Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on the psychology of gambling addiction. Who is most at risk and why?
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A Quebec restaurant is making waves nationally
Brothers Tim and Mike Roberston gave themselves 28 days to turn around and open up MacTaverne, a restaurant, pub and inn in Val-David. They now find themselves on a list of 30 finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2026. They join Joanne with their story.
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Trudie Mason presents “Pivoting”, her new CJAD show
Trudie Mason explores the moments people decide change their lives. She tells Joanne all about her new show “Pivoting”, Saturdays at 12:30 on CJAD.
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Understanding Alberta’s referendum
Political analyst Sandy White on what is pushing the sentiment and what comes next.
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Chef V: Bolognese 3 ways!
Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares the roots of the famed pasta sauce and offers up her traditional meat, modern and veggie recipes for Bolognese.
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A turbulent history of Montreal's airports
From military usage to land expropriation- Montreal's airports have had a long and storied past. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explores the highs and lows of the city's aviation history.
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Food Professor: Weak Dollar, expensive groceries
Job losses, a weak dollar, and an El Niño- The Food Professor Sylvan Charlebois on how produce prices will be affected by all of it. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture...
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Nutrition: Is online Breast Cancer Nutrition Advice evidence based?
Nutritionist Kim Arrey says most online information on nutrition on Breast Cancer and diet is misleading or downright incorrect. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
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The psychology of grief
Is there a proper way to grieve? How long should it last? Psychologist Dr Sonia Krol on how grief changes and how it changes you.
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Montreal Marathon: high school sweethearts racing together in a very special way
5 years after being diagnosed with ALS, 25-year-old Amanda Tam and her husband Spencer Levine are racing together in the Montreal marathon thanks to an adapted wheelchair. They share the story of their love, the diagnosis and their hope for a cure. Photo of Amanda and Spencer courtesy of…
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Dr. Labos: The latest from the Russian Anti-Plague Research Center death
A 28-year-old lab technician dead, a hospital lockdown and nearly 200 people in quarantine in Siberia. Dr Christoper Labos has the latest on the mysterious death and the circumstances surrounding it. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD…
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Dr. Soles: Why your child’s choice of friends matters
Who your child picks as friends shapes everything from their grades to their mental health. Child Psychologist Dr Tamara Soles says the goal is not to choose their friends for them but help them make them right choices instead. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at…
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An election wrap with CTV's Maya Johnson
Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is CTV News Montreal anchor Maya Johnson wraps up the election campaign. Photo of Quebec Premier Designate Plamondon courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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A brief history of the Parti Quebecois
From René Levesque to the referendum, to the scandals and everything in between, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright takes a look back at how it all got started for the Parti Quebecois. Photo of Rene Levesque courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Food Professor: How much will Thanksgiving dinner cost you this year?
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner has gone up this year. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois breaks down the numbers and looks into alternatives ahead of the big day. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of...
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Nutrition: Sleep starts on your plate
From warm milk, to spicy foods, to turkey- Nutritionist Kim Arrey says when it comes to sleep, what you eat and when you eat it make all the difference. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
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Sex and aging: What happens to libido as grow older?
Does libido drop with age? Founder of le Sofa Sexologique and sexology expert Kanica takes a closer look at how sex drive changes as we age.
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The psychology of misogyny
Why do some men hate women? Psychologist Dr Sonia Krol looks into the psychology of misogyny and who is most at risk.
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Understanding financial abuse
What is financial abuse? Senior portfolio manager at Lapointe Investment Group CIBC, Richard Lapointe explains who is most at risk and how you can keep your money safe.
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Dr. Labos: Can you die of hypothermia in your own home?
The coroner’s report is out on Montreal woman who died of hypothermia in her own home last winter. Dr Christopher Labos on what you should do when your power goes out and its freezing outside. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You…
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The latest from the Provincial Election campaign ahead of Monday's election with CTV anchor Maya Johnson
Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is CTV News Montreal anchor Maya Johnson to explain the latest promises from the election campaign. Quebecers are heading to the polls on Oct. 5 in what could be a consequential provincial election. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5, CTV will air a special election…
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Montreal's Immigration Story
Montreal expert Thom Sievewright explores the generations of newcomers who helped shape the city and build the Montreal we know today.
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Food Professor: USA bans and tariffs put pressure on Canadian food producers
New US restrictions on some Canadian alcoholic beverages and tariffs on cheese are raising concerns across Canada's food and beverage sector. What could losing access to its largest export market mean for breweries, wineries, distilleries and dairy processors? We take a closer look at the…
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Nutrition: Hydration, electrolytes and detox: separating health facts from fiction
Electrolyte drinks and detox products are everywhere, but do you really need them? Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains what electrolytes do, when you actually need them, and the truth about cleansing and detoxing your body. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas...
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Why do we smell wine?
From notes of chocolate, to oak and even leather- everyone smells something different in their wine. But is it really there? Wine expert Jon Cercone says it’s all in our heads. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne…
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Understanding Montreal new “insult” bylaw
Insulting Montreal city staff or police officers can now cost you anywhere between 300 and 1000$ in fines. But how do we define an insult and will this clash with Charter rights? Adjunct Professor at the McGill Faculty of Law Pearl Eliadis explains.
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Dr. Labos: Are we overdoing it on pain management?
From the opioid crisis to over the counter pain pills- are we getting pain management wrong? Dr Christopher Labos looks into the billion dollar industry. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends…
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Are we headed towards a PQ majority?
Political analyst Sandy White on how the PQ could be inching towards a majority and what this would mean for the province. Photo of Paul St-Pierre Plamondon courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Dr. Soles: Can we predict mental illness in children?
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on weather there are certain signs or markers that can predict likelihood of future mental illness in children. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's...
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The latest news on the campaign trail with CTV's Maya Johnson
CTV News Anchor at 5 pm Maya Johnson joins Joanne with the latest from the Quebec elections campaigns. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Is Laval the new Montreal?
From the food scene to culture to sports- Laval is having its moment. We sent Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright to explore the sights and sounds of the second largest city in Quebec. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends...
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Food Professor: Why don’t Europeans buy more Canadian foods?
The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains why the new EU Canada association will likely bring more EU foods on our shelves but not the other way around. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of...
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Nutrition: Butter- Friend or Foe?
A new butter bar has gone viral in Paris- but is it good for us? Nutritionist Kim Arrey says some butters are better than others. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
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Understanding the so-called “male loneliness epidemic”
Assistant Professor at McGill and Psychologist Dr Sonia Krol on what’s really behind the feeling and who is more at risk of isolation.
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How temperature affects wine
Room temperature, a wine fridge or ice cubes. How cold should wine be? Wine expert Jon Cercone on what temperature really does to your wine. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.
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We take you to TIFF!
Editor & Chief at Joblo.com and film critic Chris Bumbray on the new Jay Baruchel Film, a Terry Fox documentary and the critically acclaimed Sylvester Stallone story I Play Rocky. Photo of I Play Rocky's Anthony Ippolito courtesy of Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP
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Dr. Labos: It may be legal now but is cannabis good for your brain?
New research suggests cannabis is not as benign as we once thought. Dr Christopher Labos looks at how young men in particular are more at risk of serious mental illness. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every…
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Maya Johnson: What's the latest on the campaign trail?
CTV's Maya Johnson joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the latest on the campaign trail. Photo of the five party leaders courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Celine Dion has taken over Paris but she was Montreal’s first
She’s having a huge comeback with a series of sold out shows in Paris, but Celine Dion was ours first. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright on how the megastar left her mark on the city. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends...
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Food Professor: Why is food still so expensive?
The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says food inflation in Canada isn’t Trump, it’s Canada. The system is fragile and food prices will continue to go up for some time. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of...
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Nutrition: Food and your mood
If you are what you eat can your food affect your mood? Nutritionist Kim Arrey takes a closer look at your mental health and your plate. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
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What does it mean to let your wine breathe?
Should you decant your wine and how much air is too much when it comes to wine? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains what air really does to your favourite bottles. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his...
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How much AI should you know before applying for a job?
Claude, ChatGPT and more. How much AI are potential employers asking you to know about? Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer says to pick one, get to know it and be prepared to explain how you use it.
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Dr. Labos: A pill for sleep apnea?
A new trial offers hope for patients who cannot tolerate sleeping with a machine. Dr Christopher Labos with the latest treatment for sleep apnea. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with…
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Caring for your children and your parents- the problem with the “sandwich generation”
When taking care of your children and your again parents means you can’t take care of yourself. Psychologist Dr Tamara Soles asks who is caring for caregivers?
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Montreal's disapearing retail: A look back at some of the city's most iconic stores
From Steinberg's to Eaton's, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explore the history of the city's long lost memorable shopping destinations. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and...
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Food Professor: Get ready to pay more for less at the grocery store
The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says Canada's counter-tariffs will soon hike prices and shrink sizes at the grocery store. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor,’ is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at...
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Nutrition: Coffee, Tea, Energy Drinks and Food for Energy
Looking for a pick me up? Nutritionist Kim Arrey looks at coffee, tea, energy drinks and food as energy sources and which one actually gives your body the boost it needs. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep...
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Fighting with your family? Going no contact is become a trend
Going “no contact” with your family. McGill Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on why more and more people are choosing to cut off family rather than working on issues.
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What is corked wine?
Bought a great bottle of wine and it tastes off… it may be corked. Wine expert Jon Cercone on how and why this happens and what to do next. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.
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Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.
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