Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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.  Image: Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP

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.

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. 

Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 6:20 a.m. to look back at local newsmakers of the week. PHOTO: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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.

PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is full steam ahead on referendum plans but former Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard thinks otherwise. Political Commentator Sandy White on why the elder statesman may be having doubts. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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.

Broadway fans rejoice, Hamilton has made its way to Montreal! A new cop series takes us to Athens and Jude Law is back on the screen. Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein has the details. 

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.

After nearly 3 months off, Joanne Vrakas is back from her hip surgery. Listen as she goes through the highs and lows on the road to her "bionic" hip. 

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. Image: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

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.

Artificial intellingence is increasing the number of food recalls. 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 explains why this is a good thing.

Dawn Kagan-Fleming joins Joanne Vrakas for her weekly press review.

You are what you eat. Nutritionist Kim Arrey tells Joanne why some late-night snacks can mess with your sleep and give you nightmares.

CJAD 800 host Joanne Vrakas was recently away due to hip surgery and returned to her hosting duties this past weekend.

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.

Susan Semenak is a former Montreal Gazette food writer and cookbook author, artist and vegetable gardener. She joined Sue Smith on CJAD 800. Susan is the author of The Market Chronicles. You can buy the book here .

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. Image: AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to discuss the latest AI-powered robots and their ability to fold clothes.

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. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Laure Waridel is the coordinator of today's event near the border and co-founder of Mouvement Mères au front. You can find more information at meresaufront.org  

Sailor Esteban Fernandez joined Sue Smith to talk about today's AQVA event. You can find more information here .

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.