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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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6:11

Are Canadians becoming anti-immigrant?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/19

New numbers show a shift in how Canadians and Quebecers feel about immigration. Political analyst Sandy White on what’s causing the change. 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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6:04

The Food Professor: Is Canola oil bad for you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

Why did Canola oil get such a bad rap? The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on why this 48 billion dollar industry deserves a second look. 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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8:17

Chef V: It’s roast season! Chef V has tips and tricks...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

Roast season is upon us! Lamb, chicken or beef- Chef V has your Roasting 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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6:56

Does the Atkins Diet still work?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

Remember the Atkins diet? Little to no carbs was the way to go. Nutritionist Kim Arrey on why Atkins was not all bad. 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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6:52

What do we really know about McGill? A new book...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

What do we really know about McGill? The University but the man himself? “McGill in History” looks back at the university’s complicated history with slavery, colonialism and more. Author and historian Professor Brian Lewis joins Joanne with an unvarnished look at the institution. You can purchase Brian's book at https://www.amazon.ca/McGill-History-Brian-Lewis/dp/0228025923

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4:55

Dr. Soles: Should kids have a phone before 13?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/18

A new international study finds giving your kids a phone before the age of 13 can be linked to some serious consequences in adulthood. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joins Joanne with more. 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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6:38

Which wines pair well with turkey?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

The table is set and the turkey's is in the oven. Wine expert Jon Cercone on what to serve your guests. 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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7:46

Is global warming to blame for longer seasonal...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

Itchy eyes, runny nose? Allergies this late in Fall? Allergy specialist Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan on how global warming is messing with allergy season

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6:05

'Whatever she touched was great': Looking back at...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

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. Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File

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6:52

Why is everyone so angry these day?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

Are we getting angrier and why? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on what’s causing all the upset. Clinical 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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5:06

Last minute DIY Thanksgiving decor tips

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

The turkey is ready and the sides are ready to go! But the house doesn't look right. Design expert Christian Dare joins Joanne Vrakas with last minute DIY Thanksgiving decorating ideas. You can follow Christian on Instagram.

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7:19

Wait times in emergency rooms across Canada are up....

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/12

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/Graham Hughes

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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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