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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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5:45

Dr. Soles: Should we be testing young children?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/07

How early, is too early to test our kids? Child psychologist D. Tamara Soles on the pressures of entrance exams and testing on young minds.

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5:36

Who’s in your bed?

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2026/02/07

To sleep together in the bed- or not? And what does that mean for your couple? Therapist Kanica on why sharing the same bed doesn’t mean as much as we think.

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8:40

Chef V: Wasting food in this economy?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/07

Vegetable scraps and left over bitts and bobs in the fridge turned into something delicious. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco on why “upcycling” cooking is the latest trend in this economy. Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

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7:00

Potholes everywhere!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/07

Montreal is killing it at… potholes. The city is looking more like the cratered surface of the moon. But how did we get here? Montreal expert Thom Seivewright dives right in. 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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6:20

The Food Professor: The Super Bowl of Snacking

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/07

It’s the Super Bowl of Snacking! Canadians will be taking part in a major way. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how we’re expected to consume 82 million wings in one night. 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

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6:59

Burned out but not burnout

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/01

What is mental burnout without a burnout.Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.

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6:31

Why does my wine smell like that?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/01

Notes of tobacco, strawberry or leather but none of that is actually in the wine? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains why your wine smells like that. 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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7:00

Sons: a moving documentary on fathers and sons

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/01

Eight years in the making, the documentary Sons explores the complex relationships between fathers and sons. Directors Justin Simms explores the changing roles of parenting, the patriarchy and the pleasure and pain of guiding boys into adulthood.

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6:25

Meet the Quebec microbiologist with 1 million...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/01

From close-ups on bird poop to a closer look a face mites, microbiologist Chloé Savard is zooming in on at the things that surround us. Making the invisible visible, she now has 1 million Instagram followers.

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5:54

Dr. Labos: When taking your blood pressure, size does...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/01

Size does matter- when taking your blood pressure. Dr. Christopher Labos explains why we may be doing it all wrong. 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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6:36

Tesla making humanoid robots

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/01

Tesla is ending their Model S and X electric cars and focusing on production of Optimus humanoid robots instead. Tech journalist Kris Abel explains the shift.

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6:30

Dr. Soles: Reclaiming your weekends

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/31

What’s “empty weekend parenting” and how does it help you reclaim your weekend from over scheduling? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains. 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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6:20

Chef V: Fish for the win!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/31

Want more protein but red meat isn’t your thing? Fear not, Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her foolproof fish recipe for the win! Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

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8:21

Recognizing symptoms of heart failure and disease in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/31

Heart disease and stroke is still the number cause of premature death for women. Wendy Wray, director of the MUHC’s Women’s Health Heart Initiative goes through the symptoms ahead Wear Red Canada Day.

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7:35

Exploring the history of Cotes des Neiges/ N.D.G.

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/31

Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright continues his series on the cites 19 boroughs with a look back at the history of Cotes des Neiges/ NDG. 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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6:33

Food Professor: What’s gene edit pork?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/31

What’s gene edited pork and why is the government not labelling the packages? The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois weighs in. 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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7:09

Adults and screen time, it's become a problem

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Are adults spending too much time on their phones? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russel on why it's not just a problem for kids and teens anymore. Dr. Russell is an adult psychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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7:11

Traditional Italian wines, not what you think

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Love Italian wines? Turns out you may be drinking a hybrid wine, very different from the real deal. Wine expert Jon Cercone on what traditional Italian wines actually taste like. 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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7:37

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Will Mark Carney back down as the U.S. threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China deal? John Parisella on what Canada can do next. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.

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7:45

Assi: Protecting your home from the cold

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Extreme cold and power outages have left many homes vulnerable in Quebec. President of Renovco Walter Assi on how to keep the pipes from bursting and your home in good shape. Every Saturday at 9 a.m., Joanne Vrakas is joined by Walter Assi, president of Renovco to answer home improvement questions and provide tips on how to properly do renovations around your house.

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