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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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8:31

Why do we have a sweet tooth?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/17

Candy bars, chocolates and desserts. We know they’re not good for us so why do we crave them? Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains what causes the sweet tooth in the first place. 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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5:13

Here's how Arcade Fire did on Saturday Night Live

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

Arcade Fire makes a come-back on SNL, Celine Dion the actress and the cult classic Taxi Driver gets some love in Cannes. The Montreal Gazette’s Bill Brownstein has the latest.

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7:21

Do we really know or even understand our mothers?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

Do we really know or even understand our mothers? What’s really on her mind? Psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell cracks the code on motherhood. 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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6:01

Some wine recommendations for Mother's Day

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

It’s Mother’s Day! Mandi Robertson joins Joanne with her best wine recommendations for mom. 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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7:19

How can we keep nurses from leaving their field in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

It’s National Nurses Week. They are the backbone of our medical system but are often overworked and underpaid. Registered nurse Vanessa Durante on what needs to be done to keep so many from leaving the field.

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6:44

Here's where you should take your mom for Mother's...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

Where should you take mom for Mother’s Day?Dustin Gilman joins Joanne with his top mom-friendly spots in the city. 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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5:17

What's Trending: Birth control for men and streaming...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

What’s Trending online: birth control for men and streaming your dating life for all to see. Lola Kalder has the latest. 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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6:54

Dr. Labos: The good, the bad and the truth about...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

Dr Christopher Labos joins Joanne with the good, the bad and the truth about fluoride. Dr. Christopher 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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8:01

A new version of Netflix is coming. Here's what it...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

A new Netflix in the works, Walt Disney coming back as a robot and a real life Pac Man in England. Tech journalist Kris Abel has all the details.

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7:08

A closer look at Mark Carney’s sit down with Donald...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

Taking a closer look at Mark Carney’s sit down with Donald Trump and how seriously should we be taking western separatism- political analyst Sandy White sounds off. 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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5:46

Everything you need to know about Montreal's new...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/11

A new car sharing service has launched in Montreal. ‘Leo’ has a brand new fleet ready to hit the streets and it could help you save money. Marketing manager Anaïs Boyer-Lafrenière joined Joanne Vrakas with more.

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9:37

Montreal cracks the list of top 100 restaurants in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

Montreal cracks the list of top 100 restaurants in Canada, a new series for Tina Fey and SNL’s season finale. Bill Brownstein has you covered. 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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6:29

Tips to deal with stress and transitions as the end...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

The end of the school year can’t come fast enough for some students... stress, exams, finals and big transitions ahead. 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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7:06

Life giving you lemons? Why not make lemon picatta?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

When life gives you lemons you call Chef V! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her lemon picatta recipe with Joanne. 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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7:17

How do we make things easier for people caring for...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

May is National Caregivers Month. How do we make things easier for people caring for loved ones? How do we ask our bosses for flexibility? Care consultant and founder of Monarque Solutions, Cynthia Iorio has tips on how to start those difficult conversations.

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8:02

Hollywood 365: The latest on the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

The latest on the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial, a new album for Soundgarden, Amy Poehler gets a new show and more. 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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6:47

Hosting out-of-town visitors? Here are some Montreal...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

Tourist season is around the corner. Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright on where to take your visiting friends and the tourist traps to avoid. 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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6:15

Stories of the Week: Summit School gets a make-over,...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

A group of strangers save a cat stuck in a tree, big names at Just For Laughs and the Summit School gets a make-over. CTV’s Christine Long joins Joanne with her top stories of the week. Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 6:20 a.m. to look back at local newsmakers of the week.

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7:16

Food Professor: New report looks at how Canadians...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

A new report takes a closer look at how Canadians feel about food. From pricing to availability, the Canadian Food Sentiment Index delves into our behaviours around food and spending in particular. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois joins Joanne with more. 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

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6:59

Press Review: Post-Trumpatic stress disorder, Quebec...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/05/10

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

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