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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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6:50

Brownstein: Liam Neeson's role in Absolution, the...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/20

Wondering what to watch or where to go this weekend? Bill Brownstein has you covered.

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7:44

What do you do when your partner and your parents...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/20

What do you do when your partner and your parents don’t get along? Do you take sides or stay out of it knowing somebody ends up mad. Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell guides us through the mess. 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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7:06

Here are the perfect wine pairings for Easter meals

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2025/04/20

Hosting friends and loved ones this holiday weekend? Wine expert Mandi Roberston has her top Easter wine picks.

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6:08

Dr. Labos: What is 'sleepmaxxing' and how can it help...

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2025/04/20

A new study finds Canadians are sleep deprived. What is sleep hygiene, sometimes referred to as 'sleepmaxxing,' and how can it help you get a better night's rest? Dr Christopher Labos explains.

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7:03

Here are some of the best chocolate shops in and...

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2025/04/20

Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Dustin Gilman (AKA FoodguyMTL) takes us to the city’s best chocolate shops.

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6:55

Billionaires in space: A waste of money or a real...

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2025/04/20

Billionaires in space: a waste of money vanity project or a real scientific endeavor? Vanier College physics teacher Stephen Cohen gets into it.

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7:43

The history behind some of Montreal's iconic churches

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2025/04/20

Montreal church city? Montreal is home to the largest church in the country. Tour guide Thom Sievewright explores Montreal’s rich and complex relationship to these iconic buildings.

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6:16

Getting our teens ready for their first summer jobs

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/20

Getting our teens ready for their first summer jobs: How do we get a generation growing up on screens ready to function in real life?

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8:01

What's Trending: Social media is no longer social

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/20

Trying to sneak in an AI lawyer into court, social media is no longer social and the account you should be following. Lola Kalder with another edition of What’s Trending.

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7:10

How are tariffs impacting the release of Nintendo's...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/20

The latest on Nintendo Switch 2 delays, electronic cats and robotic cakes. Tech journalist Kris Abel with more.

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6:19

How did party leaders fare in last week's debates?...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/20

How did our federal leaders fare in the debates and did anyone move the needle? Political analyst Sandy White takes a look. 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. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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5:44

Chef V: Quick and delicious Easter brunch

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/19

Friends and family coming over for the holiday long weekend? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco has your quick and delicious brunch all set to go.

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7:16

Infertility Week: How one Montreal media personality...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/19

Former CTV News Anchor and author Tara Schwartz shares her long journey to motherhood and why it’s important to take the stigma off infertility.

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6:11

Hollywood 365: New music from Kelly Clarkson, an...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/19

New music for Kelly Clarkson and an update on the P Diddy trial. Kelly Alexander has those stories and more on a new 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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5:38

The Food Professor: What is the link between Ozempic...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/19

Ozempic for everyone? Weight Watchers has filed for bankruptcy and now doctors are saying it could be safe for kids. Food professor Sylvain Charlebois explains how the food industry is taking on the appetite suppressant. 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

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6:31

Are we entering a dead zone for job hunters?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/19

Tough economic times, a trade war and lots of uncertainty. Are we entering a dead zone for job hunters? HR expert Jessica Glazer says, the jobs are still there but the market has changed.

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8:53

Can diet help slow down or even prevent Alzheimer’s?

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2025/04/19

You are what you eat.Can a diet help slow down or even prevent Alzheimer’s? 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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7:25

How long should you wait before having sex with a new...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/13

How long should you wait before having sex with a new partner? 3 dates? 10 dates? Should you set a rule? We asked psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell to weigh in. 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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6:54

Mandi Roberston explores the world of Portuguese wines

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/13

Looking to try something new. CJAD800’s Mandi Roberston explores the world of Portuguese wines.

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6:16

Previewing the Segal Centre's production of Our...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/13

Family secrets, DNA and lots of singing. Joanne Vrakas chats with Noam Tomaschoff, star and writer of the Segal Center’s latest musical “Our Little Secret, The 23andMe Musical”

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