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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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7:33

What impact does violence in the news have on our...

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2026/03/22

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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6:26

Guinness 101: How Ireland's best-known beer sets...

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2026/03/22

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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8:25

From French bistro to rotisserie chicken: Here are...

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2026/03/22

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. Image: IG/rendezvouspointeclaire

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6:45

Can vitamin C help with the common cold?

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2026/03/22

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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9:38

Canada's population shrank in 2025. What does it mean...

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2026/03/22

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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7:53

Dr. Soles: Is autism misdiagnosed in young girls?

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2026/03/21

Is autism misdiagnosed in girls? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles says young girls learn to mask symptoms which makes early diagnoses tricky. 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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6:18

Is it too late for diplomacy in Iran?

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2026/03/21

Fuel prices rising and talks of boots of the ground. Many are now wondering what the U.S. is planning next in Iran. Former Quebec delegate to New-York and Washington and fellow at the Canadian Affairs Institute John Parisella says it’s never too late for diplomacy. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.

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5:46

Montreal loves a parade!

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2026/03/21

Does Montreal love a parade? From Saint Patrick’s to Greek Independence and beyond, the city has it all. Montreal expert Thom Sievewright takes a look back at how this all got started. 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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6:23

Food Professor: Do you make enough money for groceries?

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2026/03/21

New Statistics Canada numbers show wages and not keeping up with food inflation. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says it’s a real problem for fixed income shoppers. 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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7:04

Nutrition: Prunes for everyone!

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2026/03/21

Dried peas, spinach and prunes. They may not be so fashionable anymore but nutritionist Kim Arrey says thesestaples are affordable superfoods in need of a comeback. 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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7:07

What is wine fraud and what do consumers need to know?

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2026/03/15

What is wine fraud and who are the people making millions of the scam? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains how fraudsters are taking advantage of would be wine connoisseurs. 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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5:18

Dr. Labos: Is it possible to eat too many eggs?

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2026/03/15

Looking for protein an turning to eggs? How many eggs is too many? Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos explains why there is not a magic number. 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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6:01

Is this Montreal's new signature food dish?

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2026/03/15

What food defines Montreal? The smoked meat, the poutine, the bagel, the legendary poutine? None of the above says Virgin Radio’s Mike Chaar. His answer may surprise you.

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4:40

Will Mark Carney call an election?

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2026/03/15

As Mark Carney inches closer and closer to a majority, many believe he may call an election. Political analyst Sandy White says the Prime Minister may not need the victory right now.

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7:03

This Montreal studio lets you play with puppies as...

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2026/03/14

Looking for a place to play with puppies? Do you want to help them socialize on the way to their forever homes? Then Studio Woof is made for you. Owner, François Duchesneau joins Joanne Vrakas.

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5:37

Looking back at the sweet history behind Quebec's...

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2026/03/14

Sugar shack season is right around the corner. Montreal expert Thom Sievewright takes a look back at the history of sugaring off and sugar shacks in Quebec. 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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7:23

Food Professor: The rise of the pyjama economy is...

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2026/03/14

Are you grocery shopping in your PJs? The food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says it’s becoming a trend and it’s changing the way we shop. 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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10:18

Mark Carney on Iran: Political calculation or foreign...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/08

Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, joined Jay Farrar on CJAD 800. Jay was filling in for Joanne Vrakas.

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7:35

How does the time change affect our health?

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2026/03/08

Dr. Arsenio Paez, Executive Director of the Canadian Sleep Society, joined Jay Farrar to tell us what that lost hour actually does to our bodies. Jay filled in for Joanne Vrakas.,

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6:40

Dr. Labos: Should your two-year-old be screened for...

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2026/03/08

Should your two-year-old be screened for high cholesterol? Canada's Paediatric Society says yes. Dr. Christopher Labos explains why. 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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