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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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7:58

Is there such a thing as normal child?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

Are doctors over diagnosing kids with psychological issues? Controversial child psychiatrist and author of the new book “Searching for normal” Dr. Sami Timimi says the entire industry got it wrong.

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5:58

Is Montreal Canada’s snowiest city and when was our...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

From the Ice Storm to the Storm of the Century, Montreal Expert Thom Sievewright with a brief history of the Montreal’s many, many snowstorms. 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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7:17

Do you need a bug closet in your house?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

Where do bugs go in the winter? McGill entomologist Professor Christopher Buddle on why keeping a “bug closet” in your house can help save the creepy crawlers from the cold.

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6:05

Food Professor: Should we start hoarding cottage cheese?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

Can’t find cottage cheese at the grocery store? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how TikTok has cottage cheese flying off the shelves. 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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7:27

The surprising link between fibre and your mental health

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/15

We know fibre is good for you gut but turns out it can help your mental health. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains. 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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7:41

Do you need couples therapy?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

Is your couple in trouble? Can’t get along? Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell on what to expect in couples counselling. 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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8:07

Montreal is king of visual effect!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

From Strangers Things to the horror movie IT, Montreal based visual effects company Rodeo FX leads the pack. Joanne sits down with Senior Vice President Jordan Soles on his company’s success and future projects.

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7:23

Dr. Labos: A billion dollar industry but is skincare...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

Spending hundreds on skincare? Dr Christopher Labos say there’s a cheaper option that makes all the difference instead. 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

No winter tires in the snow?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

Montreal had Its first snowfall of the season but many Montrealers don’t have their winter tires on yet. The Car Show’s Lisa Christensen joins Joanne with snowy safety tips. Licenced mechanic and automotive expert Lisa Christensen answers all your car questions every Saturday at 10 a.m.

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6:41

What’s in a budget, really?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/09

A big week in Ottawa: a new budget and talk of Conservatives crossing the floor. Political analyst and former advisor to the Stephen Harper Conservatives Sandy White has 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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7:12

They used to say “boys don’t cry” but should they?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Should boys be encouraged to cry it out a little more. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why tears are always better than anger. 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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6:49

Chef V: What the heck is a sourdough starter and why...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Want to make your own bread at home?Chef Vanessa Gianfranceso on how to make your own sourdough starter. 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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8:00

Dating apps 101- where to go when you’re looking for...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Looking for love or a quick hook-up? Relationship expert Cheryl Besner joins Joanne with your Dating Apps 101.

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8:06

Which Montreal mayor arrested himself?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Montreal Expert Thom Sievewright joins Joanne with a look back at some of Montreal’s most notable mayors. 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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6:10

“Bow-vember” is here! Get your bowties and help...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Once again this year, Joanne is a proud ambassador of the “Bow-vember” campaign raising for prostate cancer. President and CEO of Procure Laurent Proulx joins Joanne with how you can help.

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6:46

Food Professor: Grocery stores are freezing their...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

The Black Out Period at grocery stores has started. Prices are frozen until February 1st. Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on why we shouldn’t get too excited long term. 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

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7:47

How much salt is too much salt?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/08

Can we train our tastebuds away from salt? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how much salt we should really be eating. 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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7:47

Is social media making people more anxious about what...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/02

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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10:44

Baseball is back in the spotlight in Canada!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/02

Marc Griffin, sports journalist, former professional ball player, and part of the administrative group of Baseball Quebec joined Jay Farrar on CJAD 800.

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7:40

Why it may be more important to vote in the municipal...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/11/02

Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, joined Jay Farrar on CJAD 800.

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