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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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7:09

Adults and screen time, it's become a problem

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Are adults spending too much time on their phones? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russel on why it's not just a problem for kids and teens anymore. Dr. Russell is an adult psychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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7:11

Traditional Italian wines, not what you think

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Love Italian wines? Turns out you may be drinking a hybrid wine, very different from the real deal. Wine expert Jon Cercone on what traditional Italian wines actually taste like. 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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7:37

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Will Mark Carney back down as the U.S. threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China deal? John Parisella on what Canada can do next. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.

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7:45

Assi: Protecting your home from the cold

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Extreme cold and power outages have left many homes vulnerable in Quebec. President of Renovco Walter Assi on how to keep the pipes from bursting and your home in good shape. Every Saturday at 9 a.m., Joanne Vrakas is joined by Walter Assi, president of Renovco to answer home improvement questions and provide tips on how to properly do renovations around your house.

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7:14

Dr, Labos: Have we found the cure for baldness?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

Shampoos, pills, or surgery. All possible cures to male pattern baldness but which one works best? Dr Christopher Labos weighs in. 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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8:20

Can Mark Carney keep Canada together?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/25

After a historic speech in Davos, Mark Carney’s next challenge is keeping the country together. Political analyst Sandy White on how the Prime Minister deals with Alberta and Quebec’s push for separation. 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: Are we over parenting our kids?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/24

Our we doing too much with our kids?Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles asks if we’re over parenting our children. 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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5:49

Chef V: How much protein do we really need?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/24

How much protein should we be eating in a day? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares tips on how to get some into breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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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7:16

The Food Professor: Canada is the food inflation...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/24

How did Canada become the food inflation capital of the G7? The Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains. 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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7:06

Blue Monday

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/18

Blue Monday is supposed to be the saddest day of the year. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on why this happens and what we can do to beat those blues. Dr. Russell is an adult psychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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7:18

Is Heated Rivalry changing the NHL?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/18

Virgin Radio producer and host Mike Chaar looks at how the league and the players are reacting to the LGBTQ+ love story taking over the world.

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7:20

You don’t really hate Chardonnay

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/18

Why do so many people hate Chardonnay? Wine expert Jon Cercone on how the wine got the bad press and what we should actually be looking for in a Chardonnay. 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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7:13

Dining on a dime

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/18

Want to go out for a bite but not break the bank? Foodguy Mtl Dustin Gilman shares his list of go-to spots for yummy cheap eats. 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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7:03

Dr. Labos: Where’s the beef?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/18

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed his new food pyramid and beef is at the top. Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos takes a closer look. 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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7:26

What’s next for the C.A.Q.?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/18

François Legault has stepped down and the C.A.Q. is looking for its next leader. Political analyst Sandy White looks back at Legault’s legacy and where the party goes next. 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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6:44

How Montreal's Sud-Ouest borough became so cool

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/17

Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright starts a new series exploring all 19 of Montreal's boroughs. First up, how Montreal's once industrial "Sud-Ouest" became the place to see and be seen. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and facts you may not know about Montreal.

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7:31

Food Professor: Fast food wars in 2026

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/17

McDonald’s is freezing prices on certain items all year. What are competitors planning and will it be enough to get you back in there? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on who will likely lead the pack. 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

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7:26

GLP-1 medications and your diet

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/17

Are people who take weight loss medication at risk of a caloric deficit? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on the risks of cutting back too fast. 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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7:53

Exploring the buzz words in wines

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/11

Mineral, dry or full bodied wines- what does any of it mean? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains them all ahead of your next dinner party. 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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7:00

What are some of the root causes and early signs of...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/01/11

What makes some men violent towards women and what does society do with them next? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explores some of the root causes and early signs of domestic violence. Dr. 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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