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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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7:05

Food Professor: AI at the grocery store: innovation...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/21

Most grocery stores will soon be using AI but will consumers trust it? The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says it will personalize the experience but may also influence what you buy. 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

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6:03

Can your diet help treat depression?

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2026/02/21

If you are what you eat can your diet treat your mood? New research shows how the ketogenic diet can help treat 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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7:01

Midlife crisis in women?

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2026/02/15

Do women go through a midlife crisis?Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains how hormonal and physical changes mark the beginning of a new stage in life for women. Dr. Russell joins Weekends With Joanne Vrakas every Sunday morning at 8:40am.

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7:58

To chill or not to chill?

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2026/02/15

Should your red wine be room temperature or chilled? How ling should white be in the fridge? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains how cooling the wine actually changes the flavor. 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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8:15

Looking for work at the start of the year

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2026/02/15

Is the start of the year really a hiring slump? Mind HR's Jessica Glazer on the challenges of looking for work right now and how to course correct.

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7:07

Dangerous slip and falls in Quebec

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2026/02/15

Dangerous slip and falls are increasingly problematic for the elderly in Quebec. McGill geriatrician Dr. Gustavo Duque explains how even one fall could have potentially fatal consequences.

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4:53

Is the government doing enough to helping victims of...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/15

There have been 6 femicides in Quebec since the start of the year. The rise in violence and decreases in access to shelters has liberal MNA for Robert-Baldwin and official opposition critic for the status of women Brigitte B. Garceau saying this government is not doing enough to help.

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5:58

Dr. Labos: Getting sick at the hospital

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2026/02/15

Worried about catching a bug at the hospital? Dr. Christopher Labos explains how nosocomial infections are becoming problematic. 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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5:04

Do Canadians trust each other?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/15

Despite Canada’s current unity problem, a new Pew Research Center survey finds Canadians trust each other. Political analyst Sandy White on why that matters.

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7:53

Dr. Soles: Should kids rule the roost?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/14

Do kids really know best?Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why it’s ok for parents to take the reins. 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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4:05

Chef V: Keeping things spicy in the kitchen!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/14

Most Canadians are choosing to skip pricey restaurants on Valentine’s Day. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her tips on how to share the love in the kitchen. 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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4:57

Food Professor: Are Canadians spending big bucks on...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/14

Dining out or staying in on Valentine’s day – how much are Canadians spending on the holiday? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how Canadians are cutting costs. 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

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6:57

Arrey: Are processed foods as bad as cigarettes?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/14

Just how bad are processed foods and should we be treating them the way we do cigarettes? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how these foods become addictive. 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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7:00

Mid-life for men, always a crisis?

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2026/02/08

Mid-life in men, is it always a crisis?Dr. Jennifer Russell explores the reasons behind the shift in behavior. Jennifer joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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6:43

Is the Super Bowl a wine event?

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2026/02/08

Beer, wings, pizza, nachos and…. wine? Can the Super Bowl be a wine event? Wine expert Jon Cercone says he has a wine for that. 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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8:20

Inside the city’s homeless encampments and warming...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/08

Journalist Hugo Meunier spent several days experiencing some of the city’s homeless encampments and warming centers. What he saw was shocking.

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7:18

Eating your way through the Super Bowl!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/08

Looking for the best place to catch the game and fill your belly? FoodguyMtl Dustin Gilman on the city’s best spots to catch all the action. 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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4:56

Quebec’s demographic decline and the referendum

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/08

Quebec’s dwindling demographics may affect the PQ’s plans for a referendum. Why are Quebecers having fewer children and what does that mean for our political future? Political analyst Sandy White weighs in.

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7:20

Abel: Robot kitchen!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/08

A new restaurant entirely run by robots who scan your tongue and cater menus to your body. And robots taken over the nail and eyelash industry. Tech expert Kris Abel has the latest.

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6:23

Dr. Labos: Is organic food worth the hype?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/08

Is organic food worth the hype and the price? Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos on why higher prices don’t necessarily mean better food. 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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