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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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6:08

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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7:56

Dr. Labos: How much coffee is too much coffee?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

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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6:51

Robot assistants for everyone!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

Tech expert Kris Abel joins Joanne with news of robot assistants, a portable Xbox and “The Force” is real.

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5:55

How has Mark Carney done in his first 6 months in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/28

Political commentator and former advisor to the Stepehen Harper government Sandy White weighs in.

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7:21

Can kids be radicalized online? Here's what parents...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/27

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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7:26

Chef V: Which pumpkins should you be cooking with?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/27

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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7:46

Putting together a CV in the time of AI: How to get...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2025/09/27

Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer joins Joanne Vrakas with some tips on how to get noticed during a job hunt.

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