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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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7:29

Could Canada impose mandatory military service?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/11

How will Mark Carney strengthen Canada’s position on the world stage moving forward? Political analyst Sandy White explores the option of a mandatory military service and 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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8:44

What is going in with the U.S.?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/10

Tensions abroad and civil unrest on the rise. American turmoil is bubbling over leaving many wondering what comes next? Former Quebec delegate to NYC and Washington John Parisella on what Trump may be planning 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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7:10

Food Professor: Your milk has changed in 2026

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/10

The Canadian government added vitamin D to your milk on January 1st. Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on why Canadians needed the change. 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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8:07

Why do we call it a depanneur?

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2026/01/10

Corner store or depanneur and what exactly is the difference? Montreal tour guide and expert Thom Sievewright takes a look at Montreal’s “depanneur” culture. 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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7:27

Arrey: Sticking to New Year’s food resolutions

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/10

New year, new you! Not so fast. Nutritionist Kim Arrey says setting smaller, more achievable goals is the way to go. 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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7:56

Dealing with tough news during the holidays

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/04

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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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10:41

The fallout of the US capturing Venezuelan President...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/04

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by John Parisella, formerly Robert Bourassa’s Chief of Staff, former Quebec’s delegate in New York City, Senior Advisor of Business Outreach at National’s Montreal office. Image: Matias Delacroix/AP Photo

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7:57

Good of bad cholesterol? Dr. Chris Labos explains

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/04

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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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10:26

Canada's 2026 political forecast

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/04

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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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8:01

Dr. Soles: Are New Year's resolutions really helpful...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/03

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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12:48

The latest on the US military operation in Venezuela

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/03

Roger Hilton is a non-resident fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Vienna. Roger joined Jay Farrar to talk about the US military operation in Venezuela.

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7:26

Your end of year psychological assessment

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/28

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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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8:03

Your picture now being taken by border agents when...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/28

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Steve Waterhouse, cybersecurity expert.

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6:31

Curing the hangover from holiday drinking

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/28

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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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6:59

Dr. Soles: Emotional exhaustion during the holidays

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/27

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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8:49

How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/27

What’s the psychology behind making New Year's Resolutions? Dr. Vanessa Delisle, crisis psychologist at St. Mary’s Hospital and founder of Bridge Mental Health and Therapy Services in Westmount.

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7:00

Dr. Russell: New Year's Reolutions!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/21

Can New Year’s resolutions be toxic? Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell sets expectations vs reality. Jennifer joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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6:14

Gifting wine

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/21

Gifting wine is harder than you think.Wine expert Jon Cercone on why it’s best to be “boring” when you bring wine to someone’s house. 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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7:33

Dr. Labos: It is flu season

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/21

Family gatherings, visiting friends and kids home from school. A petri dish for the flu? Dr Christopher Labos on why he recommends everyone get the flu shot. 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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6:51

Should Pierre Poilievre step down and what happens...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/21

Should Pierre Poilievre step down and what happens next with the Quebec Liberals? Political analyst Sandy White weighs in. 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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