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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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7:42

Dr. Labos: Can you get hooked on nasal sprays?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

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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7:43

Tech Corner: Ferrari goes electric

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

Ferrari goes electric, Amazon launches a pharmacy and Tesla takes on Hollywood. Tech expert Kris Abel joins Joanne Vrakas with more.

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9:54

Chef V: Turkey 101, don’t ruin Thanksgiving!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/11

Dry, undercooked or flavourless. Cooking a turkey can be a challenge. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco joins Joanne with Turkey 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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8:12

Soles: When should teens be allowed to have...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/11

Should your teen be allowed to sleep over at their boyfriend or girlfriend’s house? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why sticking your head in the sand is not an option for parents. 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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6:25

Can a change in season affect your migraines?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/11

What causes migraines and how do seasonal changes play a role? Migraine expert and neurologist at the MUHC Dr. Elizabeth Leroux on the latest studies and treatments.

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7:26

Police cracking down on distracted driving this long...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/11

There will be more cars on the road this long weekend and more police looking for distracted drivers. CAA Quebec spokesperson André Durocher joins Joanne with what specific distractions the police are looking ticket.

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7:50

Food Professor: Why dairy is the latest frontier in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/11

Why is dairy now front and center in the U.S./Canada tariff wars? 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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8:12

Arrey: Can your diet cause depression?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/11

Can eating badly cause ADHD and depression? 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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8:23

Are women really more anxious then men?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

Do women feel more anxiety and why?Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell on how gender plays a role.

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7:06

Wine pairing: do the old rules still apply?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

Red wine with red meat and whites with fish and seafood. Wines have changed and so have wine pairing rules. Wine expert and restauranter Jon Cercone explains. 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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8:28

Meet Mike Finnerty, the former morning show host...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

Former Montreal morning radio show host Michael Finnerty has pivoted to becoming a cheese monger in London. He joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss his new book, “The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul.”

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8:13

Is Hollywood North coming to an end?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

Donald Trump has called for 100% on movies made outside of the U.S. Film critic Chris Bumbray on what this will mean for Hollywood North.

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6:42

Your fall treats are here!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

A new season means new treats! FoodguyMTL Dustin Gilman shares his fall favourites. 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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8:25

Dr. Labos: Are your sleeping pills harming you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

Are sleeping aids good for you? From over the counter to prescription, should we be taking them to sleep? And should kids use them too? 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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6:08

Amazon helps you find your lost pets, a new game...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

Amazon helps you find your pets, a new game studio for Montreal and a new word puzzle game is launched. Tech journalist Kris Abel has more.

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6:03

Can Quebecers hope for a better life?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/05

A new study shows Quebec ranks lowest of all the provinces in social mobility. Political commentator and former advisor to the Stephen Harper Government Sandy White explains. 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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6:27

Dr. Soles: Exploring some of the root causes of ADHD

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in kids. But what are some of the causes behind it? Child Psychologist Dr Tamara 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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6:01

Chef V: Apples for everyone!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

It is apple picking season but what do we do with all those extra apples? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco has you covered. 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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7:45

Mark Carney goes to Washington!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

Mark Carney is in Washington on Monday. Political analyst John Parisella on what the Prime Minister needs to accomplish with Trump.

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8:20

P Diddy gets jail time and N’SYNC may be heading our...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

P Diddy sentenced to 4 years, N’SYNC exploring a reunion and Everybody Loves Raymond returns, sort of... Virgin Radio’s Kelly Alexander has 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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