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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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8:25

The Food Professor : Are We 'Buying Canadian' At The...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois joined Ken Connors to talk about how the boycott of American products is going. 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.

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9:10

Kim Arrey explains 'The Portfolio Diet'...focusing on...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joined Ken Connors with her tips to keep healthy.

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4:20

Will Francois Legault run again and other news and notes

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/07

CJAD 800's Dawn Kagan Fleming goes over the weekend stories impacting Montrealers.

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6:19

Everything you need to know about a new Bono documentary

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

Bono has a new documentary, Mike Birbiglia’s new comedy special and a new Judy Blume teen drama on Netflix. Bill Brownstein has the latest.

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5:56

What is a 'kidlife crisis' and how does it differ...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

Should you or shouldn’t you? More and more people are wondering if having kids is the right thing to do. Head of adult psychology at the MUHC Dr. Jennifer Russell on what’s behind the “kidlife crisis”.

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7:22

Are Quebec wines really a thing?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

Quebec winemakers are trying to carve out a corner of the market. But do we have the right soil, the right climate or even the right grapes? Wine expert Jon Cercone thinks we may have something here.

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5:53

Looking for work? Here's who is hiring right now

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

It may be too late for summer jobs but if you’re still looking for work, Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer says don’t despair, there’s still plenty of work out there.

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7:02

Who had the best Farmers Market?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

It’s that time of year- fresh produce, elevated eateries and sweets as far as the eye can see. FoodGuyMtl Dustin Gilman on how the traditional famers Markets have evolved. 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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5:06

Lola's Global Spin: Huge fines for standing up on a...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

Texas regulates social media and standing up on a plane can cost you big time. Lola Kalder joins Joanne with another edition of What’s Trending. 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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8:08

Dr. Labos: The truth about men and testosterone

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

Trying to stay fit and young? Are you just getting older or is a testosterone prescription the way to? Not so fast, says Dr. Christopher Labos. 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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6:34

Canadian Smart Glasses solve vision loss!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

A Canadian tech company takes on vision loss, a single truck driver can now drive multiple vehicles and Apple invests in Canadian gaming. Tech expert Kris Abel joined Joanne.

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6:26

Are politicians wrecking Quebec's health care system?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/06/01

The CAQ’s Bill 106 has many health care professionals seeing red. Political analyst and co-founder Foundation Health in Ontario Sandy White explains why the controversial bill only adds more stress to the system. Political commentator Sandy White served as a political advisor to Stephen Harper. 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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6:30

Dr. Soles: Are depressed dads depressing their kids?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

New research shows dads struggling with depression can raise children more prone to the illness. Child psychologist Dr. Tamra Soles explains. 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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5:07

Not much love for the monarchy among young people in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

CJAD 800's Dawn Kagan Fleming goes over the weekend stories impacting Montrealers.

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8:13

Chef V: Fake Parmesan Cheese?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

Is there such a thing as Parmesan Cheese? And why is some of it so expensive? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco explains. 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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6:27

Joanne shares a special personal message with the...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

Joanne Vrakas shared a special personal message with the CJAD 800 audience.

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7:53

Why do we call it the Plateau?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

Why is it called the Plateau and what makes it so special? Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright takes a closer look. 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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6:34

Hollywood 365: More shocking testimony at the P....

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

The latest from the P. Diddy trial, new music from Miley Cyrus and the Biebers get richer. Kelly Alexander joins Joanne with 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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6:53

The Food Professor: Tariffs on tea?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

New tariffs on tea headed our way and Loblaws has to pay up- big time. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains. 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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7:56

A hit show about the criminally insane?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/31

Crave’s new show Empathie takes a closer look at how we treat the criminally insane. It’s funny, heartbreaking and critically acclaimed. Joanne chats with series director Guillaume Lonergan.

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