Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Looking for a beach on the island this summer? Montreal expert Thom Seivewright on why we don’t have more beaches in Montreal and which ones are worth visiting.

A surprising new flavour for KD Canada hits the shelves and Americans have had enough our alcohol ban. Professor Sylvain Charlebois joins Joanne with the latest. 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...

When trying to lose weight, does timing make a difference? Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey compares intermittent fasting to a calorie restrictive diet to see if one really works best. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Microphones, algorithms and the latest in technology. Cars are relying on computers now more than ever. Driving.ca’s Lorraine Sommerfeld discusses privacy issues while driving. Image: AP Photo/Andy Wong

Learning how to have a chat, ordering food or going to shoppings. The LaSalle D&D 50+ Centre is teaching seniors to learn French.

FoodguyMTL joins Joanne Vrakas with some must try restaurants in the area.  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. Image: Courtesy La Knowlton Co.

Sweating, dizziness and maybe worse. The summer months will be hot and humid. Dr. Christopher Labos on why the body overheats and what we can do to stay safe in the sun. 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.

From Jazz Fest to Just for Laughs, Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright on why we’re so good at festivals and just how much money they bring into the city. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

It’s going to be another El Niño year. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois takes a closer look at how the weather patterns will affect the cost of beef and wheat in the coming months. 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....

Is bread really that bad for you and why does it taste different in Europe? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on why flour and fermentation 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.

Spending your summer in Quebec? Foodguy MTL, Dustin Gilman takes us on a food tour of the Laurentians. Image: Merci la Vie

Dusty is a 28 year old cockatoo entertaining patrons at a Hudson pet shop. She loves greeting customers and a good bedtime story. Stacey Forward is a sales associate at Global Pet Foods in Hudson, Quebec. She joins Joanne Vrakas.

Is there such a thing as too much SPF and what exactly do those numbers mean? Dr Christopher Labos debunks fact from fiction just in time for summer. 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.

A difficult economy, environmental and social concerns. Just some of the reasons why Canadian women are choosing to have fewer children. Political analyst Sandy White on what that means for the country and what the government is planning to do about it.

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco explores the history of the cold Spanish soup with her easy to make at home recipes. 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.

McGill University Entomologist, Dr. Christopher Buddle on where ticks come from and why they make some of us sick.

Summer in the city means many of our busiest streets go car-free. Montreal expert Thom Seivewright on how this all got started and which streets do it best. 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. Image: Marc Bruxelle

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne to talk about how to secure yourself during a major flood. 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.

Climatologist Dave Phillips from Environment and Climate Change Canada joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about yesterday's floods. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the major flooding that hit his area yesterday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

Dorval Mayor Marc Doret joined Joanne Vrakas to provide an update hours after major floods hit the West Island. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

How the Old Port went from run down and industrial to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright takes us through the transformation. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how much weight you can actually lose when you add spice to your life. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

How much water should we really be drinking? Dr Christopher Labos says we may be overdoing 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.

Catcalling, harassment and unwanted stares. Girls and young women are still on the receiving end of unwanted attention. Child psychologist Dr Tamara Soles says we have to start these conversations early and tell them politeness needs to take a backseat. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explores the findings and explains how a father’s mental health can shape the wellbeing of the entire fa...