Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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.

Chef Vanessa gets you ready for the holidays with some of her best potato 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.

Love them or hate them, the city’s bike paths are a huge part of Montreal. Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright on what sets them apart. 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: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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.

Gifts to buy, meals to make and family to see. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you’re not alone. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on how we can all take it down a notch.

Does a twist off wine bottle mean the wine is no good? Wine expert Jon Cercone looks back at the history of the cork and why some wines are choosing to go twist off. 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.

When is a deal too good to be true? Consumer expert from achetezlemeilleur.ca Julien Gandelin on which deals are actually worth it.

When should men start screening for prostate cancer. Dr Christopher Labos says is not as straight forward as you think. 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.

Tracking monarch butterflies, AI takes on human traffickers and a Japanese woman “marries” her AI lover. Tech expert Kris Abel explains.

Beef prices remain sky high and now chicken is expensive too. Will Canadians go vegetarian? The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois weighs in. 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:...

Is it a bribe or a reward? Child Psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on how we should actually incentivize 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.

AI is set to drastically transform the job market, so which jobs will remain? Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer weighs in.

It may cost billions and may not always work but the REM is the envy of the transit world. Montreal expert Thom Sievewright on why we should all be proud of the system. 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.

Want to impress your guests with fresh homemade pasta? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco has your Pasta Making 101, just in time for the holidays. 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.

Do men and women experience anxiety differently? Dr. Jennifer Russell is a clinical psychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Red wine glasses, champagne flutes or a different glass for rosé. How do we know which glass to use? 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.

Dr. Marie-Helene Marchand has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable people. She now runs a mobile palliative care clinic helping the city’s homeless in their final moments. Image: Société de soins palliatifs à domicile du Grand Montréal

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: IG/mottohandroll

Did your car make the list? Driving.ca’s Lorraine Sommerfeld joins Joanne Vrakas with the list of the most stolen cars of 2024.

The U.S. has removed the black box warning on menopause treatments that used to warn of cancer and cardiovascular risks.  What does this mean for women in Canada? 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.

Is your kid a picky eater or is something else going on? Child psychologist, Dr. Tamara Soles explains when it becomes something to worry about. 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.

The CAQ’s Bill 2 has most Quebec doctors seeing red over a new colour-coding system for patients. Who gets to see a doctor first and how often? Pediatric Respirologist and associate professor at Sherbrooke University Health Centre, Dr. Helen Vlachos explains how some patients may fall through the cracks because of this. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

A new report takes a closer look at how Canadians feel about food and if we trust the pricing system.  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 fro...

Cobble stones, restaurants and tourists galore... Old Montreal is one of Canada’s most visited neighbourhoods. Montreal expert Thom Sievewright on how the old town went from shabby to chic. 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.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi