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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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6:29

Dr. Soles: Holiday parental burnout

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/20

The holidays can be a period of high stress for most parents. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on how you can avoid parental burnout and actually enjoy the holidays instead. 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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6:56

Food Professor: What are the top food stories of the...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/20

Food inflations, tariffs and more. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlesbois takes a look back at the top food stories of the year. 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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6:32

Arrey: Trying to eat healthy during the holidays

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/20

‘Tis the season for over eating- but it doesn’t have to be. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains how mindful eating can help cut the calories. 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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6:43

Explaining body dysmorphia

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/14

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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7:15

Should we buy the wine that heavily advertised?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/14

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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8:32

Holiday dating? Here's what to do and what to avoid

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/14

Joanne Vrakas is joined by relationship and dating expert Cheryl Besner.

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6:21

White: "Pablo Rodriguez should step down regardless...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/14

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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6:27

Breaking down Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in kids

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/13

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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7:42

Exploring Montreal's museum culture

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/13

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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6:50

Food Professor: Why are we taxing food?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/13

New numbers say over 80% of Canadians want an end to taxing food altogether. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explores if this is possible in the first place. 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

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7:14

Arrey: What does your poop say about you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/13

Making some not so healthy food choices over the holidays? All that food is likely to affect your gut health. Nutritionist Kim Arrey on what your poop says about you. 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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6:51

What causes panic attacks and how can you prevent them?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/07

What is a panic attack? How does the mind trick the body into this extreme reaction? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains. Clinical psychologist Jennifer Russell joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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6:50

What is the difference between organic, natural and...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/07

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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8:27

Who do you tip or give a gift to for the holidays? An...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/07

Do we tip or gift for the holidays? Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau discusses what to give to who.

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6:40

Here are the hottest Montreal food trends of 2025

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/07

Dustin Gilman, better known online as Food Guy Montreal, joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:50 a.m. He shares his insight for some of the best eats in and around Montreal.

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8:04

Dr. Labos: Everything you need to know about peanut...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/07

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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5:56

What is the notwithstanding clause and why does the...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/07

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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6:51

Dr. Soles: Parenting boys vs girls

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/06

Is parenting boys harder than girls? Or vice versa ? Dr Tamara Soles looks into temperamental differences between the sexes. 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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5:50

Chef V : Potatoes for everyone!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/06

Chef Vanessa get your ready for the holidays with her best potato recipes. 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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6:40

A history of Montreal’s bike paths

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/12/06

Love them or hate them, the city’s bike paths are a huge part of Montreal. Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright on what sets them apart. 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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