Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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.

Former Montreal morning radio show host Michael Finnerty has pivoted to becoming a cheese monger in London. He joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss his new book, “The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul.”

Donald Trump has called for a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the U.S. Film critic Chris Bumbray joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss what this will mean for Hollywood North.

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.

Are sleeping aids good for you? From over the counter to prescription, should we be taking them to sleep? And should kids use them too? 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.

Tech journalist Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas with the latest tech news including a new video game studio coming to Montreal and an AI feature that could help find lost pets.

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.

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in kids. But what are some of the causes behind it? Child Psychologist Dr Tamara Soles explains. 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 is apple picking season but what do we do with all those extra apples? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco has you covered. 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.

Mark Carney will be in Washington on Monday. Political analyst John Parisella joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss what the Prime Minister needs to accomplish with Trump.  

95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m. Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

 Indigdenous activist and Executive Director of the Native’s Women’s Shelter of Montreal, Na’kuset has released a new autobiographical children’s book “I Am My Name" which tells the story of her experience during the Sixties Scoop. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

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.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence is meant to make life easier but, more and more, it’s being used to scam us online. Cyber Security expert Daniel Blanc on what to look out for and who is at risk.

Certified dating and relationship expert Cheryl Besner joined Joanne Vrakas with advice on dating after divorce.  

The World’s 50 Best Restaurant list has named a Montreal restaurant the second best in North America. FoodguyMTL, Dustin Gilman joined Joanne Vrakas with more.

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.

Tech expert Kris Abel joins Joanne with news of robot assistants, a portable Xbox and “The Force” is real.  

Political commentator and former advisor to the Stepehen Harper government Sandy White weighs in.

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 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.

Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer joins Joanne Vrakas with some tips on how to get noticed during a job hunt.