Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on the psychology of gambling addiction. Who is most at risk and why?

Brothers Tim and Mike Roberston gave themselves 28 days to turn around and open up MacTaverne, a restaurant, pub and inn in Val-David. They now find themselves on a list of 30 finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2026. They join Joanne with their story.

Trudie Mason explores the moments people decide change their lives. She tells Joanne all about her new show “Pivoting”, Saturdays at 12:30 on CJAD.

Political analyst Sandy White on what is pushing the sentiment and what comes next.

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares the roots of the famed pasta sauce and offers up her traditional meat, modern and veggie recipes for Bolognese.

From military usage to land expropriation- Montreal's airports have had a long and storied past. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explores the highs and lows of the city's aviation history. 

Job losses, a weak dollar, and an El Niño- The Food Professor Sylvan Charlebois on how produce prices will be affected by all of it.  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...

Nutritionist Kim Arrey says most online information on nutrition on Breast Cancer and diet is misleading or downright incorrect. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.  

Is there a proper way to grieve? How long should it last? Psychologist Dr Sonia Krol on how grief changes and how it changes you.

5 years after being diagnosed with ALS, 25-year-old Amanda Tam and her husband Spencer Levine are racing together in the Montreal marathon thanks to an adapted wheelchair. They share the story of their love, the diagnosis and their hope for a cure. Photo of Amanda and Spencer courtesy of Christine Long/CTV News

A 28-year-old lab technician dead, a hospital lockdown and nearly 200 people in quarantine in Siberia. Dr Christoper Labos has the latest on the mysterious death and the circumstances surrounding it. 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. Today, Sue Smith sits in fo...

Who your child picks as friends shapes everything from their grades to their mental health. Child Psychologist Dr Tamara Soles says the goal is not to choose their friends for them but help them make them right choices instead. 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.

Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is CTV News Montreal anchor Maya Johnson wraps up the election campaign.  Photo of Quebec Premier Designate Plamondon courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

From René Levesque to the referendum, to the scandals and everything in between, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright takes a look back at how it all got started for the Parti Quebecois. Photo of Rene Levesque courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov 

The cost of Thanksgiving dinner has gone up this year. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois breaks down the numbers and looks into alternatives ahead of the big day. 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 V...

From warm milk, to spicy foods, to turkey- Nutritionist Kim Arrey says when it comes to sleep, what you eat and when you eat it make all the difference. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Does libido drop with age? Founder of le Sofa Sexologique and sex therapist Kanica takes a closer look at how sex drive changes as we age.

Why do some men hate women? Psychologist Dr Sonia Krol looks into the psychology of misogyny and who is most at risk.

What is financial abuse? Senior portfolio manager at Lapointe Investment Group CIBC, Richard Lapointe explains who is most at risk and how you can keep your money safe.

The coroner’s report is out on Montreal woman who died of hypothermia in her own home last winter. Dr Christopher Labos on what you should do when your power goes out and its freezing outside. 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. Today, Sue Smith sits in for...

Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is CTV News Montreal anchor Maya Johnson to explain the latest promises from the election campaign. Quebecers are heading to the polls on Oct. 5 in what could be a consequential provincial election.  Beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5, CTV will air a special election broadcast on Crave, on CTVNewsMontreal.ca , on CJAD 800 Radio, and on our YouTube, TikTok, and X account...

Montreal expert Thom Sievewright explores the generations of newcomers who helped shape the city and build the Montreal we know today.

New US restrictions on some Canadian alcoholic beverages and tariffs on cheese are raising concerns across Canada's food and beverage sector. What could losing access to its largest export market mean for breweries, wineries, distilleries and dairy processors? We take a closer look at the potential economic impact. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior...

Electrolyte drinks and detox products are everywhere, but do you really need them? Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains what electrolytes do, when you actually need them, and the truth about cleansing and detoxing your body. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

From notes of chocolate, to oak and even leather- everyone smells something different in their wine. But is it really there? Wine expert Jon Cercone says it’s all in our heads. 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.