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Is gambling considered an addiction or psychological disorder?

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A Quebec restaurant is making waves nationally

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Trudie Mason presents “Pivoting”, her new CJAD show

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Understanding Alberta’s referendum

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Chef V: Bolognese 3 ways!

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A turbulent history of Montreal's airports

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Food Professor: Weak Dollar, expensive groceries

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Nutrition: Is online Breast Cancer Nutrition Advice evidence based?

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The psychology of grief

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Montreal Marathon: high school sweethearts racing together in a very special way

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Dr. Labos: The latest from the Russian Anti-Plague Research Center death

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Dr. Soles: Why your child’s choice of friends matters

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An election wrap with CTV's Maya Johnson

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A brief history of the Parti Quebecois

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Food Professor: How much will Thanksgiving dinner cost you this year?

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Nutrition: Sleep starts on your plate

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Sex and aging: What happens to libido as grow older?

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The psychology of misogyny

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Understanding financial abuse

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Dr. Labos: Can you die of hypothermia in your own home?

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The latest from the Provincial Election campaign ahead of Monday's election with CTV anchor Maya Johnson

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Montreal's Immigration Story

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Food Professor: USA bans and tariffs put pressure on Canadian food producers

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Nutrition: Hydration, electrolytes and detox: separating health facts from fiction

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Why do we smell wine?

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Understanding Montreal new “insult” bylaw

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Dr. Labos: Are we overdoing it on pain management?

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Are we headed towards a PQ majority?

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Dr. Soles: Can we predict mental illness in children?

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The latest news on the campaign trail with CTV's Maya Johnson

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Is Laval the new Montreal?

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Food Professor: Why don’t Europeans buy more Canadian foods?

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Nutrition: Butter- Friend or Foe?

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Understanding the so-called “male loneliness epidemic”

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How temperature affects wine

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We take you to TIFF!

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Dr. Labos: It may be legal now but is cannabis good for your brain?

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Maya Johnson: What's the latest on the campaign trail?

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Celine Dion has taken over Paris but she was Montreal’s first

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Food Professor: Why is food still so expensive?

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Nutrition: Food and your mood

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What does it mean to let your wine breathe?

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How much AI should you know before applying for a job?

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Dr. Labos: A pill for sleep apnea?

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Caring for your children and your parents- the problem with the “sandwich generation”

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Montreal's disapearing retail: A look back at some of the city's most iconic stores

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Food Professor: Get ready to pay more for less at the grocery store

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Nutrition: Coffee, Tea, Energy Drinks and Food for Energy

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Fighting with your family? Going no contact is become a trend

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What is corked wine?

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Dr. Labos: What is endometriosis and why do so many women misdiagnosed?

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Canada’s living standards languishing behind the U.S.

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Chef V: Batch cooking revamped!

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Maya Johnson: From the “F bomb”,  to French language only, a busy week in the Quebec election

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Back to school: How Montreal's schools helped shape the city

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Food Professor: Understanding Canada's dairy supply management system

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Nutrition: Why do we gain weight in the colder months?

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What is 'FOMO' ? (Fear of Missing Out)

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A Montreal author writes about her family's hidden history

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Dr. Labos: Is sitting down all day bad for you?

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The 'Frechette Effect' is working right now

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Maya Johnson: What can we expect in the upcoming Quebec election?

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Dr Soles: Setting family values may be the solution to fewer arguments

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Chef V: Making Chicken Bruschetta

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Food Professor: What the "T" at Loblaws grocery stores means

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What is 6% milk and should you buy it?

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Why can't we relax on vacation

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US alcohol boycotts, trade talks and the effects on the wine industry

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Thoughts and reaction from the trade deal fallout with th US

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Dr. Labos: The buzz around protein and what it does for your body

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Fighting the USA on tariffs will be in Canada's long term best interest

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Food Professor: How the failed negotiations affects the dairy industry

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What is wine fraud and how can you spot it?

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When is the best time to see the Milky Way?

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Dr. Labos: Here's what we know about the U.S.'s new vaccine recommendations

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Dr. Soles: What is the value of a grandparent?

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There's a regatta today at Lake Saint-Louis!

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Food Professor: Quebec's supply management system is at risk in trade talks

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Esti D’Franglais: New Quebec podcast leans into the two solitudes

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Freddo Espresso: How Greek coffee culture is taking over Montreal

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Dr. Labos: Some of the strangest and most macabre medical practices of the past

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How to pick out the perfect watermelon at the grocery store

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Can Canada's relationship with the U.S. ever be repaired?

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Discovering Montreal's misunderstood Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough

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Superfoods: Separating the hype from the healthy habits

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Food Professor: How will Trump's 50 percent tariff threats impact grocery prices?

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WestJet flight attendants go on strike, leaving thousands of travelers stranded

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Dr. Labos: The lasting health risks that come with a sunburn

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How is artificial intelligence reshaping Canadian society?

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Chef V: The perfect summer corn

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Exploring the hidden reasons behind defiant teen behaviour

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Food Professor: Should we ditch 'best before' dates on our food?

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Nutrition: Which foods cause bloating and why?

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How can psychedelic therapy be used to treat mental health issues?

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Sherbrooke researchers find new hope in the fight against brain cancer

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Quincaillerie Dante: Celebrating 70 years in Montreal's Little Italy neighbourhood

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Dr. Labos: What happens to your body when you’re stressed?

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New tariffs and burning bridges. What should PM Mark Carney do next?

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Are screens really to blame for anxiety in children?

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Chef V: Seafood on a budget and a classic Po' Boy sandwich