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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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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6:25

Is the self-help industry a scam?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

The good, the bad and the ugly of the self-help industry.Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on the origins of this million dollar industry and who it’s really helping.

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5:49

Wine and cheese please!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

Why did we pair wine and cheese a the perfect combo?Wine expert Jon Cercone on the origins of the tradition and which wines work best. 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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7:49

AI “companions” helping seniors with dementia

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

Montreal based AI company Amical lets seniors with dementia chat with AI “friends” to help with symptoms of the disease. CEO Tony Aubé explains how his experience with his own grandmother shaped this passion project.

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6:01

What does your Montreal neighborhood say about you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

Online content creator Tory Morton says she knows all about you based on your neighborhood, your school and where you grew up. And she does it tongue and cheek to an audience of over 23 thousand Instagram followers and counting! You can follow Tory on instagram @torymorton

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6:58

Will 50 years mortgages be headed to Canada?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

Donald Trump says 50 year mortgages will help struggling families make ends meet. Mortgage specialist and host of “Under One Roof Montreal” Martin Spalding on if this would help Canadians trying to get into the housing market. You can listen to Martin on CJAD 800 at noon Sunday's on Under One Roof.

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6:43

Dr. Labos: Can winter break your heart, literally?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

What are the links between heart health and the winter months. Dr Christopher Labos on the effects of the cold on men and women’s hearts. 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 Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

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12:10

Is there such a thing as normal child? Here is the...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

Are doctors over diagnosing kids with psychological issues? Controversial child psychiatrist and author of the new book “Searching for normal” Dr. Sami Timimi says the entire industry got it wrong. Here are both parts to Joanne and Dr. Timimi's conversation.

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5:26

Does Canada have a spy problem?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/16

Canadian intelligence services are warning Canada has a spy problem. Political analyst Sandy White on which countries are a little too close for comfort. Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.

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7:35

Dr. Soles: Why do teens lose self-confidence?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

From bouncy happy little kids, to self conscious teens- what happens to teens and their confidence? Child psychologist Dr Tamara Soles on how to guide your teens through their awkward years. 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 mental health.

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7:58

Is there such a thing as normal child?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

Are doctors over diagnosing kids with psychological issues? Controversial child psychiatrist and author of the new book “Searching for normal” Dr. Sami Timimi says the entire industry got it wrong.

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5:58

Is Montreal Canada’s snowiest city and when was our...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

From the Ice Storm to the Storm of the Century, Montreal Expert Thom Sievewright with a brief history of the Montreal’s many, many snowstorms. 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 facts you may not know about Montreal.

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7:17

Do you need a bug closet in your house?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

Where do bugs go in the winter? McGill entomologist Professor Christopher Buddle on why keeping a “bug closet” in your house can help save the creepy crawlers from the cold.

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6:05

Food Professor: Should we start hoarding cottage cheese?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

Can’t find cottage cheese at the grocery store? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how TikTok has cottage cheese flying off the shelves. 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 Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food trends.

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7:27

The surprising link between fibre and your mental health

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

We know fibre is good for you gut but turns out it can help your mental health. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains. 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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7:41

Do you need couples therapy?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

Is your couple in trouble? Can’t get along? Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell on what to expect in couples counselling. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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8:07

Montreal is king of visual effect!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

From Strangers Things to the horror movie IT, Montreal based visual effects company Rodeo FX leads the pack. Joanne sits down with Senior Vice President Jordan Soles on his company’s success and future projects.

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7:23

Dr. Labos: A billion dollar industry but is skincare...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

Spending hundreds on skincare? Dr Christopher Labos say there’s a cheaper option that makes all the difference instead. 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 Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

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5:56

No winter tires in the snow?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

Montreal had Its first snowfall of the season but many Montrealers don’t have their winter tires on yet. The Car Show’s Lisa Christensen joins Joanne with snowy safety tips. Licenced mechanic and automotive expert Lisa Christensen answers all your car questions every Saturday at 10 a.m.

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6:41

What’s in a budget, really?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

A big week in Ottawa: a new budget and talk of Conservatives crossing the floor. Political analyst and former advisor to the Stephen Harper Conservatives Sandy White has more. Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.

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7:12

They used to say “boys don’t cry” but should they?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Should boys be encouraged to cry it out a little more. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why tears are always better than anger. 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 mental health.

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