Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Dr. Jennifer 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.

Marc Griffin, sports journalist, former professional ball player, and part of the administrative group of Baseball Quebec joined Jay Farrar on CJAD 800.

Justine McIntyre, strategic consultant and former city councillor, joined Jay Farrar on CJAD 800.

Would you allow someone to install a camera in your toilet? Tech expert Kris Abel might change your mind. He joined Jay Farrar.

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.

John Parisella is a special advisor at National Public Relations former chief of staff to Robert Bourassa. He joined Jay Farrar to look at how Mark Carney is handling relations between Washington and Beijing.

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.

Dr. Ziad Nasreddine, neurologist and creator of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and founder of MoCA Cognition, joined Jay Farrar on CJAD 800.

A new George Clooney film, a devastating documentary on the American prison system and a reboot to The Hand the Rocks the Cradle. Film and entertainment critic at JoBlo.com, Chris Bumbray joins Joanne Vrakas with more. Image: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

The pandemic had an impact on several facets of life including mental health. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains how it impacted those with obsessive–compulsive disorder. Clinical psychologist Jennifer Russell joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Who discovered wine and how long ago? Wine expert Jon Cercone joins Joanne Vrakas with a brief history of wine. 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.

How far back do you go on work experience? Do you include a picture? Your social media and hobbies? Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer on how to build the best C.V.

New numbers show Canada is facing a  shortage of nurses. Why are so many young nurses leaving the field? The Montreal Economic Institute’s Samantha Dagres looks at what may be causing the exodus.  

Tartare, sushi or sashimi. Dr. Christopher Labos on the risks of eating raw meat and fish. 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.

Saskatchewan, Alberta and Quebec are each dealing with their own separation movements. Political commentator Sandy White on what may be tearing the country apart. 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 p...

Théâtre St-Bruno Players is getting ready to bare it all in their latest production of The Full Monty. Theatre director Dave Maynard joins Joanne Vrakas to discuss the challenges of getting the players to take it all off.  

A new Bruce Springsteen movie, Who Killed The Montreal Expos? and a devasting new Netflix documentary. Entertainment and film critic Chris Bumbray from joblo.com has the latest.

John Parisella is a special advisor at National Public Relations and he joined Joanne Vrakas with a look at what is happening behind-the-scenes.

What do you do when your kids just don’t get along? Child psychologist Dr Tamara Soles is here to help. 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.

It’s soup season! Chef V has us covered with Soup 101 and her classic cream of onion recipe. 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.

The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss how the U.S.-Canada trade war will impact prices at the grocery store. 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:...

Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains how your diet can affect your breast health. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Looking to start a wine cellar but don't know where to start? Jon Cercone discusses which wines to age and for how long.  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.

Why do some of us feel so sad during the winter months? What happens to our brains? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.). Dr. Jennifer Russell is a clinical psychologist and she joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.