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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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Hollywood 365: Murder, She Wrote is being turned into a movie 26.07.2025 6:33

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: How population data is shaping the food industry 26.07.2025 7:13

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.

Does a gluten-free diet help with irritable bowel syndrome? 26.07.2025 8:58

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

Here are some things to consider before making a major life decision 20.07.2025 8:41

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.

Are there more fireflies in Montreal this year? 20.07.2025 7:31

Julia Mlynarek is and entomologist at the Montreal Insectarium. She joined Sue Smith to talk all things fireflies.

Dr. Labos: What are the health implications of breathing in smoke from wildfires? 20.07.2025 6:19

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 news: A unique dining experience, robot rabbits and smart coffee tables 20.07.2025 7:23

Tech expert Kris Abel shares the latest tech-related trends.

Should Pierre Poilievre fire his top Conservative advisor? 20.07.2025 8:32

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.

Chef V: What to do with all that zucchini? 19.07.2025 5:38

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.

Hollywood 365: Justin Bieber needs his wife to pay his former manager 19.07.2025 6:50

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.

The Food Professor: Obesity rates in Canada have skyrocketed since the pandemic 19.07.2025 8:35

Just how bad are hot dogs for your health? 19.07.2025 7:44

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

Everything you need to know about sangrias and roses 13.07.2025 5:31

Nick Hamilton, sommelier and wine consultant joined Trudie Mason with everything you need to know about sangrias and roses.

Here are the best places for tacos in Montreal 13.07.2025 6:17

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.

Mineral vs. regular sunscreen: Which one is better? 13.07.2025 9:02

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 new tech eyewear can adjust your vision by itself 13.07.2025 8:37

Tech Expert Kris Abel with Trudie Mason sitting in for Joanne Vrakas

How will Carney perform as he faces his first economic juggling act as Prime Minister? 13.07.2025 9:51

Here's what you can expect from the new Superman movie 12.07.2025 8:02

Bill Brownstein has been a columnist with the Montreal Gazette since 1987. He joins Weekeds with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday and Sunday at 8:50 a.m. with his suggestions on what to stream and which shows to check out in and around the city.

Dr. Soles: Should schools rethink how they reward students? 12.07.2025 7:38

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 V: What makes a good lasagna? 12.07.2025 6:07

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.

Hollywood 365: A Billy Joel documentary is on its way 12.07.2025 6:46

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.

The Food Professor: Are you ready for genetically modified bacon? 12.07.2025 8:11

Here's what you can expect at this year's Lachute Fair 06.07.2025 8:33

The General Manager of the Lachute Fair, Scott Lees, joined Sue Smith on. You can find more information about the Lachute Fair on CJAD 800's What's On Montreal .

Dr. Labos: Explaining fluoride from A to Z 06.07.2025 6:06

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.

Robot workers will soon surpass the number of human workers at Amazon 06.07.2025 8:26

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to talk about Amazon surpassing the 1,000,000th robot worker mark.