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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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6:28

A new NDG centre is bringing together much-needed...

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2025/04/13

A new N-D-G center is bringing together much needed services for new moms and their babies. Joanne talks with Arielle Rousseau co-founder of Centre Saulestice.

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4:17

What's Trending: Who protects the work and income of...

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2025/04/13

Lola Kalder explores the dark side of the “kidfluencer” industry on another edition of What’s Trending.

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7:34

How are Trump's tariffs affecting gamers?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/13

Tech expert Kris Abel has the latest on the Nintendo Switch potential price increase and delays.

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7:00

Canada Votes: The latest from the campaign trail

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2025/04/13

Political commentator Sandy White joins Joanne with the latest from the campaign trail.

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7:00

What happens when anxiety trickles down from parent...

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2025/04/12

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains how to shield our kids from the stress.

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5:21

Do you have what it takes to be the next air guitar...

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2025/04/12

Former Canadian Air Guitar Champion, Geneviève “The Phoenix” Leblanc explains what separates the best from the rest.

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7:02

Hollywood 365: New music from Lizzo and a new Judds...

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2025/04/12

New music from Lizzo, a new Judds docuseries and how much for Bon Jovi tickets? Kelly Alexander has that and more on 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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6:46

What's the geographic line that divides anglophones...

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2025/04/12

We all know about the cultural divide but what about a geographic one? Montreal expert and tour guide Thom Sievewright explains how and why the city’s anglophones and francophones divided up the city.

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6:39

The Food Professor: How are tariffs changing how we eat?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/12

The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois tells Joanne how all this tariff talk is changing the way we eat. 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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7:31

Is there such a thing as healthy Easter chocolate?

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2025/04/12

Put the bunny down! Is there such a thing as healthy Easter chocolate? Nutritionist Kim Arrey goes through the options. 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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6:28

Roommate syndrome: When your partner becomes someone...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

Kids, bills, afterschool activities and work: What happens when life gets in the way of love and turns your partner into your roommate? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains how to beat the 'roommate effect' and get some of the spark back into your lives. 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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7:02

Inspired and lighter wine selections for spring

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2025/04/06

Looking for fresher tasting wines for spring? CJAD 800's Mandi Robertson joins Joanne Vrakas with some inspired and lighter suggestions for the season. You can follow Mandi on Instagram.

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6:09

How will the auto sector be affected by U.S. tariffs?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

American 'Liberation Day' came and went with Donald Trump announcing a series of sweeping global tariffs. How will the auto sector be affected and what does this mean for consumers? Autotrader's Benoit Laforce explains what comes next.

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6:52

Here's how Canada's political parties fared last week

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

Federal leaders continue to push their policies on the campaign trail but the focus remains on who can take on Trump. Political commentator Sandy White has the latest. 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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7:01

Montreal's MUHC marks a fundraising milestone

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

The MUHC's Dream Big Campaign has wrapped up and has surpassed its fundraising goal. President and CEO of the MUHC Foundation,Marie-Helene Laramee joined Joanne Vrakas to look back at the success of the campaign and explain where the money will be going.

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7:52

Humanoid robots are coming. What are they and when...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

Humanoid robots are coming. When can you expect to see them in your day-to-day life? Tech journalist Kris Abel has the latest.

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7:20

Dr. Labos: Just how problematic are energy drinks for...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

Energy drinks may be good for a boost but what impacts to they have on your health? Dr. Christopher Labos takes a look at how they work.

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6:50

What's Trending: What to do when your social media is...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/06

What can you do when your social media is hacked? And, why are younger people saying no to babies? Producer of The Elias Makos Show, Lola Kalder joined Joanne Vrakas to look at What's Trending.

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6:43

Dr. Soles: Why is my teen not talking to me?

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2025/04/05

How do we get teens to come to us instead of their friends? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains how to keep our teens close while they strive for independence.

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7:46

Diet soda, sugar substitutes and other alternatives:...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/04/05

Diet soda, sugar substitutes and other alternatives : Are they good for you? Do they actually help you lose weight? 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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