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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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8:32

What conspiracy theories really do to our brains

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/31

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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8:53

Is climate change affecting wines?

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2025/08/31

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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6:25

Wasps! What is their purpose and how to deal with them?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/31

McGill Entomologist Professor Christopher Buddle explains!

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6:31

New documentary on The Christine Jessop Story

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/31

For the first time, Christine’s family speaks about her disappearance and the case that captivated Canada. The documentary is now streaming on Crave.

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7:06

Exploring the mystery behind historic whale bones

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/31

Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is Anthony Howell the Curator and Collections Manager at McGill University's Redpath Museum in Montreal.

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6:49

Parents suing Open AI over their son's death

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2025/08/31

Kris Abel, CJAD 800 Tech Expert, speaks with Joanne Vrakas.

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7:59

Here's how to maximize your small space while on a...

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2025/08/31

Design expert Christian Dare joins Joanne Vrakas with tips on how to maximize your smaller space.

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7:18

The PQ is not backing down from their referendum plan

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/31

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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Francis Vachon

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6:09

Back to reality for kids and their screen time

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

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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7:44

Why we are doing it all wrong when it comes to eggs!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

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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7:50

Sounds like Enrique Iglesias is expanding his family...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

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7:17

A look back at Montreal construction that actually...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

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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6:26

What is the de minimis exemption and why should we care?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

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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7:10

Nutrition tips for back to school

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

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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6:21

How Montreal students and teachers are coping with...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/30

Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 6:20 a.m. to look back at local newsmakers of the week. PHOTO: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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6:40

Labos : Hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases are on the...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/24

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases are on the rise in Canada. What is it and why is it now affecting adults? Dr Christopher Labos explains. 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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8:30

Tech files: A pregnancy robot has been created in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/24

A pregnancy robot has been created in China and is free online tutoring for kids? Tech expert Kris Abel has the latest.

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6:27

Lucien Bouchard is warning the PQ not to rush a...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/24

PQ leader Paul Saint Pierre Plamondin is full steam ahead on referendum plans but Lucien Bouchard thinks otherwise. Political Commentator Sandy White on why the elder statesman may be having doubts. 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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7:46

Soles: Can a few extra hours of sleep switch up your...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

Does your moody teen just need a little more sleep? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on just how many hours can make the difference. 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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8:40

A new detective series takes us to Greece, Broadway...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

Broadway fans rejoice, Hamilton has made its way to Montreal! A new cop series takes us to Athens and Jude Law is back on the screen. Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein has the details.

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