Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Why do some older men go for much younger women. Is it sex, is it  money or is some kind of psychology at play? Head of adult psychology at the MUHC Dr. Jennifer Russell weighs in. 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.

Planning your summer holiday? Travel writer Catherine Maisonneuve joins Joanne with tips on new budget airlines and some  cheaper destinations you should consider.  

Blood pancakes, chopped garlic salad and Cleopatra’s last meal. How Donnie Dodson turned his passion for food and history into nearly one million followers online.

A week after Michelin handed out their much coveted stars in Quebec, many foodies still think the Guide missed the mark. FoodGuyMTL Dustin Gilman weighs in and give us his list of must try restaurants. 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.

Flowers in your toilet, harassment increasing online and a man sails off into the sunset with his cat. Lola Kalder joins Joanne with on another edition of What’s Tending. Lola Kalder is content producer for The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:40 a.m. to share online trends and what is happening closer to Montreal.

The U.K health authority is rolling out a cancer vaccine clinical trial. Dr Christopher Labos explains how it works and if we’re likely to see this in Canada soon. 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.

New Android Smart glasses, Merriam-Webster takes on Wordle and do you want to be a cat? Here’s how. Tech journalist Kris Abel joins Joanne on another edition of Tech File.  

Pierre Poilievre may have lost the election but he’s not the one being asked to go and is the CAQ looking to replace Francois Legault? Former advisor to the Harper government and political advisor Sandy White on who is likely to get the boot. Political commentator Sandy White served as a political advisor to Stephen Harper. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vr...

Bill Brownstein reviews the latest Mission Impossible and Tom Hanks takes Broadway. 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.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Child Psychologist Dr Tamara Soles explains how emotional fitness is just as important as your physical health. 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.

Olive oil has become so expensive and now comes in more varieties than ever. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco on what to buy and how to use it. 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.

No sunshine, colder temperatures and so much rain. Did we plant too early this year? Rocco Isgro from Pépinière Pierrefonds is here to help!

The latest from the P. Diddy trial, Britney Spears acting erratic on a plane and Billy Joel’s health crisis. Kelly Alexander has the latest on another edition of Hollywood 365. 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.

Is Montreal a park city and why do some neighborhoods have so many and others almost none at all? Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright explains. 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.

Celebrities selling food, rising food inflation and “maplewashing” at the grocery store. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois has the latest. 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...

Jim Cuddy is playing Dorval, free campground access for teens and a family looking for a good Samaritan who saved their father’s life. CTV’s Christine Long has her top stories of the week. 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.

CJAD 800's Dawn Kagan Fleming goes over the weekend stories impacting Montrealers.

Trying to lose weight? Nutritionist Kim Arrey says adding desert to your meals could be the key to keeping your cravings at bay. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Michael J. Fox returns to television, SNL has its season finale and a new Mission Impossible movie. Montreal Gazette’s Bill Brownstein breaks it all down. 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 cit...

In a relationship but still thinking about your ex? Are you bored or in trouble? Head of adult psychology Dr. Jennifer Russell at the MUHC explores the issue. 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.

What makes a good rosé wine? Should it be sweet or dry and what should we expect to pay ahead of rosé season? Wine expert and owner of Taverne on the Square and Brommeliermtl wine consulting, Jon Cercone explains. 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.

It’s gardening season! Trying to grow your own vegetables but don’t know where to start or how to keep the squirrels away? Peter Niro, owner of Sources Nursery and Landscaping Center has got you covered.

Looking for work and coming across job listings with terms like "dynamic work environment"? Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer explains why it may be a red flag. You can follow her on  Instagram for more.

Ultrasound 3D printers inside your body, a flying movie theatre and your glasses are talking to you. Tech journalist Kris Abel has the details.  

What are nitrates and are they bad for us? Dr. Chris Labos says there’s more to the story. 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.