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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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6:00

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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7:22

How this Quebec organization allows people with...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/16

Sailor Esteban Fernandez joined Sue Smith to talk about today's AQVA event. You can find more information here.

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6:11

Hollywood 365: The latest on Taylor Swift's next album

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/16

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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8:03

Food Professor: How Bick's has put Canada in a pickle

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/16

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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8:56

How can self-help initiatives backfire?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/10

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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8:04

Here are some tips to help maximize your tomato garden

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/10

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.

en-CA

6:54

Dr. Labos: Could weight loss drugs help with other...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/08/10

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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