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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.

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Black Watch of Canada granted Freedom of the City of Ifs 27.09.2025 6:46

Bruce Bolton, honourary colonel at Montreal's Black Watch Regiment of Canada joined Joanne Vrakas to look back at an emotional trip to Europe to honour their fallen and commemorate their victories.

The Food Professor: More Canadians are eating at restaurants... alone 27.09.2025 7:11

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.

Nutrition: What are ultra-processed foods and why should you avoid them? 27.09.2025 7:14

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

The importance of friendship for men 21.09.2025 8:24

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.

Wine 101: Austrian wines could make for a cheap and delicious choice 21.09.2025 7:37

Wine expert and restaurateur Jon Cercone joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss Austrian wines.

Everything you need to know about Montreal's cat museum 21.09.2025 6:24

Montreal is now home to Canada's first ever cat museum. Aqeela Nahani is Le Miaousée's executive director. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Are late-night TV talkshows still viable? 21.09.2025 8:59

From Colbert, to Kimmel, late-night television is coming undone. Entertainment critic Chris Bumbray looks at recent events and what may lie ahead for late night TV. Image: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

The Together Club is getting people off their phones and back into the real world 21.09.2025 6:41

Want to make a new friend, play chess with a stranger, have brunch with a stranger? The Together Club is setting up Montrealers looking to connect.

Dr. Labos: The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for women over 40 21.09.2025 7:11

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 Files: A big thumbs up for the iPhone 17 21.09.2025 8:24

Meta launches new Ray Ban Smart Glasses, Google tackles intimate online images and, it's finally out... the iPhone 17! Tech journalist Kris Abel joins Joanne Vrakas with more.  Image: AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Having trouble finding a job? Here are some tips from an HR expert 20.09.2025 8:21

Looking for a job? Mind HR ‘s Jessica Glazer says sending out hundreds of CVs will not necessarily help. She shares some tips with Joanne Vrakas.

Food Professor: What is behind Canada's skyrocketing grocery prices? 20.09.2025 6:50

Chef V: How to properly freeze your favourite produce 20.09.2025 6:27

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.

Can any one food jump-start your metabolism and help you lose weight? 20.09.2025 8:39

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

Gen Z doesn’t know how to flirt 14.09.2025 7:06

A new survey finds Gen Z can’t flirt. Tinder Canada’s Caitlin Benn on how young Montrealers are doing in love.

Dr. Labos: Is Ozempic dangerous? 14.09.2025 6:50

Ozempic is facing a 2 billion lawsuit. Dr Christopher Labos on the side effects of the popular the weight loss drug. 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.

Kris Abel: Is your therapist a robot? 14.09.2025 7:00

Therapists are using ChatGPT, Nintendo brings back Virtual Boy and new, pricey iPhone 17. Tech journalist Kris Abel joins Joanne with the latest.

How to address violence on social media with children 13.09.2025 6:53

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.

Exploring the local success story of MAG mayonnaise 13.09.2025 4:59

Hugo Magnan is the owner of Quebec-based Mag Mayonnaise. He joins Joanne Vrakas to share the continued success story of his company. 

Check out this new performance at the Segal Centre: Big Stuff 13.09.2025 6:10

Writer, creator and star of the performance Matt Baram speaks with Joanne Vrakas to explain! 

A new documentary is on the way from one of your favourite Spice Girls 13.09.2025 6:24

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.

Why does Montreal have so much public art? 13.09.2025 7:22

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. PHOTO: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

CTV Montreal stories of the week: Dorval golf course near Trudeau airport set to stay for another 15 years 13.09.2025 6:03

Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday to look back at local newsmakers of the week.

Food delivery apps are on the rise 13.09.2025 6:16

What are the unhealthy eating habits of working odd hours 13.09.2025 7:00

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