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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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6:21

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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6:00

It's too hot to cook! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco on...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

When it's too hot to cook! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco joins Joanne with delicious "no cook" taco and rice rolls recipes to get you out of a hot kitchen and into some fresh eats. 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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6:52

Joanne's back! Tales from surgery, physio and a brand...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

After nearly 3 months off, Joanne Vrakas is back from her hip surgery. Listen as she goes through the highs and lows on the road to her "bionic" hip.

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7:02

Bon Jovi takes on a new role, big changes at SNL and...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

Bon Jovi takes on a new roles, great news for Drew Barrymore and Taylor Sheridan is a golden boy. Kelly Alexandre joins Joanne for another edition of Hollywood 365. 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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9:00

Montreal is the education capital of Canada!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

Schools older than the country itself and more universities than anywhere else in Canada. Montreal is the capital of education. Montreal expert Thom Sievewright takes a look back at how religion shaped education in the city. 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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6:37

The Food Professor: Are AI food recalls a good thing?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

AI is increasing the number of food recalls. Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains why this is a good thing. 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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6:49

Press Review : What's new with the CAQ?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

CJAD's Dawn Kagan-Fleming joins Joanne for her weekly press review.

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8:23

Can your late-night cravings be giving you nightmares?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

You are what you eat. Nutritionist Kim Arrey tells Joanne why some late-night snacks can mess with your sleep and give you nightmares. 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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9:49

Joanne Vrakas is back! Welcome Back Joanne!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/23

Joanne Vrakas is back after recovering from hip replacement surgery. Welcome back Joanne!

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9:00

What is the psychology of envy?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/17

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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7:45

Here's a quick, easy guide to make the best pickles

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/17

Susan Semenak is a former Montreal Gazette food writer and cookbook author, artist and vegetable gardener. She joined Sue Smith on CJAD 800. Susan is the author of The Market Chronicles. You can buy the book here.

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6:33

Dr. Labos: How RFK Jr.'s vaccine strategy will impact...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/17

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. Image: AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak

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7:24

Would you spend $6,000 on an AI-powered robot that...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/17

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to discuss the latest AI-powered robots and their ability to fold clothes.

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6:26

What does the PQ's byelection win in Arthabaska mean...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/17

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. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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8:58

Frelighsburg will host a human chain in honour of...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/16

Laure Waridel is the coordinator of today's event near the border and co-founder of Mouvement Mères au front. You can find more information at meresaufront.org

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