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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
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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Episodes
Food Professor: How Bick's has put Canada in a pickle 16.08.2025 8:03
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.
How can self-help initiatives backfire? 10.08.2025 8:56
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.
Here are some tips to help maximize your tomato garden 10.08.2025 8:04
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. Labos: Could weight loss drugs help with other health conditions? 10.08.2025 6:54
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.
Everything you need to know about OpenAI's GPT-5 10.08.2025 7:54
Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to discuss OpenAI's latest software, GPT-5.
Poll: Support for Quebec sovereignty on the rise among young people in the province 10.08.2025 6:39
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.
How do we give children permission to be less than perfect? 09.08.2025 7:02
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. Sitting in for Joanne Vrakas is Sue Smith.
Strawberries are at their peak in Quebec. Here's what you can make with them 09.08.2025 5:33
Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can be heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.
Hollywood 365: Will Kelly Clarkson's daytime talkshow continue? 09.08.2025 7:09
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. Sue Smith sitting in for Joanne Vrakas. Image: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP
The history behind Montreal's Botanical Garden 09.08.2025 7:14
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/Christinne Muschi
What is toxic positivity? 03.08.2025 8:02
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.
Here's where to get the best seafood in Montreal 03.08.2025 7:49
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.
Dr. Labos: Cases of measles in Canada have surpassed those in the U.S. 03.08.2025 6:14
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.
What are the implications of Trump's tariffs on Canada? 03.08.2025 8:39
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.
Dr. Soles: What are the effects of toxic parenting on children? 02.08.2025 9:13
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.
Here are this year's tennis style trends at Montreal's National Bank Open 02.08.2025 9:32
Personal stylist Sandra Smith joined Sue Smith to talk about tennis fashion at the National Bank Open. You can follow Sandra on Instagram and on her website stylesandra.com .
Hollywood 365: And Just Like That... is coming to an end 02.08.2025 7:28
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.
Food Professor: Will supply management derail a free trade deal? 02.08.2025 8:35
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.
Here are the best spots in Montreal to get meat for a BBQ 28.07.2025 6:38
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.
Why do we drift apart from our childhood friends? 27.07.2025 7:00
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.
Shakespeare-in-the-Park is back in Montreal... with an Oscar Wilde play 27.07.2025 7:34
Rebecca Gideon is the artistic director of Persephone Productions and co-director of The Importance of Being Earnest. You can find a full schedule of upcoming performances on CJAD 800's What's On Montreal page .
Dr. Labos: Everything you need to know about artificial food dyes 27.07.2025 6:02
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.
How TikTok's parent company is banking on a robot that helps with laundry 27.07.2025 8:19
Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to talk about robots taking over the world.
What are the key takeaways from last week's Premiers meeting? 27.07.2025 6:22
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.
Dr. Soles: Reconnecting with the wider community in the summer 26.07.2025 7:35
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.
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