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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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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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6:06

“I Am My Name”, a new children’s book on the “Sixties...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

Telling the story of the “Sixtie’s Scoop”. Executive Director of the Native’s Women’s Shelter of Montreal Na’kuset on her autobiographical new children’s book “I Am My Name”. You can purchase 'I Am My Name' at https://www.amazon.ca/Am-My-Name-Journey-Finding/dp/0593648765

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7:03

Food Professor: How much will Thanksgiving will cost...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

Will Canadians be paying more for their Thanksgiving dinner? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois has the delicious details. 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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7:56

Arrey: How well do seniors eat?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/10/04

What are seniors eating and how is the cost of food affecting their health? Nutritionist Kim Arrey weighs in. 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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6:45

Are caregivers under too much pressure?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

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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7:01

Are Australian wines any good?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

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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7:25

Is artifical intelligence scamming you?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

Artificial intelligence is meant to make life easier but, more and more, it’s being used to scam us online. Cyber Security expert Daniel Blanc on what to look out for and who is at risk.

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8:42

Dating after divorce: A newcomer's guide to what’s...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

Certified dating and relationship expert Cheryl Besner joined Joanne Vrakas with advice on dating after divorce.

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7:23

This Montreal restaurant came in second in North America

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

The World’s 50 Best Restaurant list has named a Montreal restaurant the second best in North America. FoodguyMTL, Dustin Gilman joined Joanne Vrakas with more.

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