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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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5:45

Lola's Global Spin: Are we getting any closer to...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/15

Lola Kalder joined Ken Connors on CJAD 800. Lola Kalder is content producer for The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:40 a.m. to share online trends and what is happening closer to Montreal.

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6:56

Does the Conservative brand need an overhaul?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/15

Political commentator Sandy White joined Ken Connors on CJAD 800. 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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6:20

Dr. Soles: 'Teens, Summer Jobs & Responsibility'

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/14

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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7:13

The number of pet abandonments in the city continues...

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2025/06/14

Montreal SPCA Executive Director Laurence Masse joined Ken Connors to talk about the initiatives the SPCA is taking in advance of moving day for abandoned animals.

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6:14

Hollywood 365: A new reality singing competition...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/14

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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7:54

The Food Professor: How weight-loss drugs like...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/14

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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6:04

George Clooney portrayed Edward R. Murrow in a live...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

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.

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6:33

Why do we love nostalgia and the comfort in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

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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7:16

Montreal music teacher recognized by Barry Manilow at...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

Montreal music teacher Domenic Romanelli was recognized by Barry Manilow during his final Montreal concert on May 30 at the Bell Centre. He joined Ken Connors to discuss the honour. Image: Saint Thomas High School, Facebook

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8:06

Here are three chillable wines to enjoy this summer

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

Mandi Robertson is a wine journalist, educator, and former sommelier. She can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her wine recommendations. She is also host of Unwined, heard every Saturday at 11 a.m. on CJAD 800.

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6:14

Non-profit organization aims to foster physical and...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

Danny Williams is the founder of two Quebec-based chapters of the Men's Shed, a non-profit organization offering support to older men on a variety of issues, including retirement and isolation. Danny joined Ken Connors with more.

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4:47

What's Trending: The skinny on a dangerous Tik Tok site

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

Lola Kalder is content producer for The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:40 a.m. to share online trends and what is happening closer to Montreal.

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8:18

Global campaign looking to reunite Michael J. Fox...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Ken Connors to discuss a campaign to find the original Gibson ES-345 guitar from Back to the Future.

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6:00

Here's why Quebec's plan to lower immigration targets...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/08

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/Jacques Boissinot

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8:07

Brownstein previews the latest Own Wilson project

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

Bill Brownstein has been a columnist with the Montreal Gazette since 1987. Bill joined Ken Connors on CJAD 800 to talk about the latest entertainment news.

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7:12

Dr. Soles: School's Out...Time For The Summer...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Ken Connors to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

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5:57

Preparing Rainbow Trout with Chef V!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco joined Ken Connors to share her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

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7:35

Astro Fest is on this weekend at the Montreal...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

It is The Annual Rendezvous for Skywatchers! Loic Quesnel is the Science Activities Coordinator of Astro Fest and he joined Ken Connors on CJAD800 to preview the event.

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5:10

Hollywood 365: Nick Jonas is taking on quite the role...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joined Ken Connors to talk about the latest news from Hollywood.

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8:23

It's Festival Season In The City!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

Thom Seivewright joined Ken Connors to talk about all the upcoming festivals in Montreal. 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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