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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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7:07

The Food Professor: Canada’s painful return to food...

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2025/10/25

The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois joined Joanne to talk about how the U.S. Canada trade war will hit us hard at the grocery store. 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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7:41

Arrey: Is your diet linked to breast health?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/25

Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains how your diet can affect your breast health. 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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6:53

Wine cellars 101!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

Looking to start a wine cellar but don't know where to start? Wine expert Jon Cercone on which wines to age and for how long. 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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5:20

Fighting the winter blues!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

Why do some of us feel so sad during the winter months? What happens to our brains? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. Dr. Jennifer Russell is a clinical psychologist and she joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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6:55

A new brain game can help fight Alzheimers

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

New research at the Montreal Neuro finds some brain games can actually help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimers. Dr. Etienne Villers-Sidani joins Joanne with more. For more information you can email neurocog-cru.neuro@mcgill.ca

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8:00

Exploring Montreal’s most nostalgic restaurants

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

Feeling nostalgic? Looking for a classic spot to grab a bite? FoodguyMtl Dustin Gilman shares his list of Montreal institutions that have stood the test of time. 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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6:07

Is your car listening to you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

What can auto-makers do to help fight impaired and distracted driving? Are they listening to us in our cars? Driving.ca’s Lorraine Sommerfeld on the surprising tech already in your car and what comes next.

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6:24

Apple unveils their new iPad and MacBook line-up, an...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

Apple unveils their new iPad and MacBook line-up, an “emotional” robot phone and a twerking Santa. Tech expert Kris Abel has more.

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6:11

Are Canadians becoming anti-immigrant?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

New numbers show a shift in how Canadians and Quebecers feel about immigration. Political analyst Sandy White on what’s causing the change. 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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6:04

The Food Professor: Is Canola oil bad for you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

Why did Canola oil get such a bad rap? The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on why this 48 billion dollar industry deserves a second look. 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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8:17

Chef V: It’s roast season! Chef V has tips and tricks...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

Roast season is upon us! Lamb, chicken or beef- Chef V has your Roasting 101. 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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6:56

Does the Atkins Diet still work?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

Remember the Atkins diet? Little to no carbs was the way to go. Nutritionist Kim Arrey on why Atkins was not all bad. 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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6:52

What do we really know about McGill? A new book...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

What do we really know about McGill? The University but the man himself? “McGill in History” looks back at the university’s complicated history with slavery, colonialism and more. Author and historian Professor Brian Lewis joins Joanne with an unvarnished look at the institution. You can purchase Brian's book at https://www.amazon.ca/McGill-History-Brian-Lewis/dp/0228025923

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4:55

Dr. Soles: Should kids have a phone before 13?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

A new international study finds giving your kids a phone before the age of 13 can be linked to some serious consequences in adulthood. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joins Joanne with more. 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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6:38

Which wines pair well with turkey?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

The table is set and the turkey's is in the oven. Wine expert Jon Cercone on what to serve your guests. 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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7:46

Is global warming to blame for longer seasonal...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

Itchy eyes, runny nose? Allergies this late in Fall? Allergy specialist Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan on how global warming is messing with allergy season

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6:05

'Whatever she touched was great': Looking back at...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

Bill Brownstein has been a columnist with the Montreal Gazette since 1987. He joins Weekeds with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday and Sunday at 8:50 a.m. with his suggestions on what to stream and which shows to check out in and around the city. Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File

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6:52

Why is everyone so angry these day?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

Are we getting angrier and why? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on what’s causing all the upset. Clinical psychologist Dr. 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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5:06

Last minute DIY Thanksgiving decor tips

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

The turkey is ready and the sides are ready to go! But the house doesn't look right. Design expert Christian Dare joins Joanne Vrakas with last minute DIY Thanksgiving decorating ideas. You can follow Christian on Instagram.

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7:19

Wait times in emergency rooms across Canada are up....

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

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/Graham Hughes

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